The Trustee For Geelong Community Foundation
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The Geelong Community Foundation is a community-led philanthropic foundation established in 2000, dedicated to building an enduring source of funds to support the people and not-for-profit organisations within the Geelong and surrounding region in Victoria, Australia. They inspire local philanthropy and distribute grants annually from the income earned on their invested capital fund.
Board Interlocks (10 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation's core philosophy is to build a permanent, growing capital base, the income from which is distributed as grants to local not-for-profit organisations. This approach ensures a sustainable, long-term funding source for the community, addressing current and future needs across various thematic areas.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should be not-for-profit organisations or schools operating within the Geelong and surrounding region. Grant applications typically open in March and close in April each year, with funding distributed across the foundation's stated focus areas. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $20,000 for organisations and up to $10,000 for schools.
Programs & Opportunities (6)
A collective giving movement where donors contribute to a significant grant. In 2025, a major grant of $88,000 and two runner-up grants of $5,000 each were awarded after a 'Pitch & Vote Night'.
Single-year grants of $1,000-$50,000 across four streams: Food & Emergency Support, Health Resilience & Connection, Education & Employment, and Environment & Sustainability. Activities to be delivered July 2026 - June 2027.
Offers scholarships to support educational opportunities for local students.
Provides grants for diverse community projects aimed at enhancing local initiatives.
Collective giving movement where donors contribute to award major grant (~$88,000) plus runner-up grants. Celebrating 10-year milestone in 2026.
An annual capital grant opportunity linked to a charity golf day, supporting significant community projects.
Notable Grants
- $10,000 to Geelong Mums for essential baby and children’s items (2023)
- $15,000 to Barwon Health for mental health first aid training (2023)
- $5,000 to Geelong Gallery for education programs (2023)
- $10,000 to Samaritan House Geelong for improved client services (2023)
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.9M | $1.4M | $20.3M | $2.5M |
| 2022 | $2.3M | $3.1M | $17.8M | $-793,228 |
| 2021 | $1.5M | $1.2M | $18.6M | $2.5M |
| 2020 | $1.2M | $1.0M | $16.0M | $314K |
| 2019 | $2.4M | $861K | $15.7M | $1.5M |
| 2018 | $2.3M | $729K | $14.3M | $1.6M |
| 2017 | $2.0M | $694K | $12.6M | $1.3M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-41659735441
- ABN
- 41659735441
- Sector
- arts
- Website
- www.geelongfoundation.org
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (9)
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
Financials
- Revenue
- $3.9M
- Assets
- $20.3M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 40
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 3220
- Locality
- BAREENA
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 9/10
- LGA
- Greater Geelong
- SA2 Region
- Newtown (Vic.)
- Entities in Area
- 457
Disability Market Context
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