Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Concentration RiskGovernment Funding ($75K)
Giving Philosophy
The foundation operates on a community-partnership model, combining commercial revenue-generating activities with donor-funded philanthropy to create sustainable support for regional healthcare. Their approach emphasizes direct impact on hospital departments and patient welfare, with funding directed toward tangible equipment purchases, staff wellbeing programs, and patient comfort initiatives. They actively engage the local community through participation in fundraising events and encourage regional giving for regional benefit.
Tips for Applicants
As a regional hospital foundation, giving is primarily directed toward immediate healthcare needs rather than formal grant programs. Organizations seeking support should focus on initiatives that directly benefit Cairns Hospital patients or Far North Queensland health services. Contact the foundation directly to discuss potential partnerships or funding requests, particularly for medical equipment or patient care enhancements that align with hospital priorities.
Notable Grants
- Equipment for Emergency Department at Cairns Hospital
- Advanced cardiopulmonary exercise testing equipment for Respiratory Department
- Palliative care comfort packs for Cancer Care Ward
- Specialized x-ray equipment for Emergency Department
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.5M | $5.6M | $6.3M | $938K |
| 2022 | $4.8M | $4.5M | $5.4M | $998K |
| 2021 | $5.4M | $4.3M | $4.5M | $1.1M |
| 2020 | $5.5M | $5.7M | $3.3M | $-248,099 |
| 2019 | $4.7M | $5.9M | $3.1M | $-1,230,887 |
| 2018 | $5.2M | $4.1M | $4.4M | $1.1M |
| 2017 | $4.2M | $4.1M | $3.4M | $116K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-42980569986
- ABN
- 42980569986
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- www.fnqhf.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (9)
- board member
- board member
- board member
- board member
- board member
- board member
- chair
- chair
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $6.5M
- Assets
- $6.3M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 23
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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This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 30% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.