Lions Medical Research Foundation Inc.
Concentration RiskAbout
Small charity, established 1997. Purposes: health. Serves: older people, families, rural, regional and remote communities.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in supporting 'home grown' medical researchers by providing opportunities for PhD candidates to conduct meaningful research in South Australia. Their theory of change focuses on investing in bright young researchers to build healthier communities, while also delivering direct community health benefits through skin cancer screening programs that identify life-threatening lesions early.
Tips for Applicants
Applications are competitive with 28 received in 2022 for one scholarship. Focus on research with clear community health impact, particularly cancer, cardiovascular, or disease prevention. Strong preference for researchers affiliated with South Australian institutions (University of Adelaide, SAHMRI). Emphasize how research could benefit South Australian communities.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Annual PhD scholarship awarded to a promising researcher in South Australia. In 2022, 28 applications were received. The scholarship supports research in various health areas including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and wound healing.
Notable Grants
- $35,000 to Emma Cheney (2022) - multiple myeloma research at University of Adelaide
- $35,000 to PhD candidates annually - over $500,000 awarded since 2000
- $400,000+ to researchers over 11 years
- $2,500 from Glenside Lions (2023) for scholarships
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83K | $136K | $1.4M | $24K |
| 2022 | $187K | $149K | $1.2M | $38K |
| 2021 | $177K | $103K | $1.2M | $76K |
| 2020 | $129K | $224K | $1.1M | $-81,762 |
| 2019 | $216K | $102K | $1.2M | $118K |
| 2018 | $197K | $142K | $1.0M | $55K |
| 2017 | $323K | $339K | $1.3M | $7K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-33304508699
- ABN
- 33304508699
- Sector
- health
- Website
- www.lmrfsa.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $83K
- Assets
- $1.4M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 6
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 5091
- Locality
- St Agnes - Ridgehaven
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 8/10
- LGA
- Tea Tree Gully
- SA2 Region
- St Agnes - Ridgehaven
- Entities in Area
- 65