JET Australia Foundation Ltd
Concentration RiskAbout
Medium charity, established 2008. Purposes: culture, reconciliation, environment, general public benefit. Serves: children, young people, older people, families, financially disadvantaged people, people at risk of homelessness, rural, regional and remote communities, victims of disaster. Operates in: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation approaches giving through the principle of 'Serve all beings as service to God,' rooted in Visishtadvaita philosophy. It values selfless service, compassion, and community upliftment, selecting initiatives that promote spiritual growth, inclusive education, environmental stewardship, and humanitarian aid across diverse communities.
Tips for Applicants
Approach this funder by emphasising alignment with their core values of compassionate service and community benefit. Highlight how proposed activities support their thematic areas (community welfare, education, environment, health) and demonstrate potential for volunteer engagement. Given their religious/spiritual foundation, showing respect for their philosophical approach and connecting to their vision of serving humanity is important.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Capital campaign to acquire permanent temple premises in Melbourne's western suburbs (currently renting at 689 Tarneit Rd, Hoppers Crossing). Goal to raise $4 million for property purchase, council requirements, and facility upgrades.
Notable Grants
- $2.5-2.6 million property acquisition target (Melbourne temple)
- $100,000 spent on council reports and permissions
- $1.5 million estimated for council requirements post-approval
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $311K | $287K | $205K | $24K |
| 2022 | $271K | $536K | $185K | $-265,047 |
| 2021 | $676K | $152K | $788K | $524K |
| 2020 | $148K | $131K | $264K | $23K |
| 2019 | $159K | $60K | $241K | $99K |
| 2018 | $203K | $129K | $142K | $85K |
| 2017 | $530K | $501K | $57K | $29K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-34131403766
- ABN
- 34131403766
- Sector
- arts
- Website
- jaf.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $311K
- Assets
- $205K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 14
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
- 6010
- Locality
- CLAREMONT
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Cottesloe
- SA2 Region
- Swanbourne - Mount Claremont
- Entities in Area
- 270