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Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryPBIABN 42980569986QLD
Relationships
23
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$6.5M
Tax Payable
Preview
Data as of: 18 June 2026
Found in 3 systemsJustice FundingACNC CharitiesFoundations

Government Funding ($75K)

Gambling Community Benefit Fund
3 records · 2017-18, 2019-20, 2021-22
$75K
Reef Hotel Casino Community Benefit Fund - Round 32
1 record · 2012-13
Gambling Community Benefit Fund - Round 74
1 record · 2012-13

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.

Wealth Source:Not applicable - this is a hospital foundation rather than a private or corporate foundation established with founder wealth. Revenue is generated through operational social enterprises (café, car park, vending, catering) and community fundraising activities rather than being funded by a single wealthy individual or corporate parent.

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)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
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
Govt Revenue
$39K
Grants Given (AU)
$1.7M
Staff (FTE)
26
Volunteers
1,000
Donations Received
$2.3M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-42980569986
ABN
42980569986
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
indigenous
Geography
AU-QLD
Target Recipients
youthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural_remoteindigenous
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenEarly ChildhoodFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesChronic IllnessDisabilityRural & RemoteVeteransYouthOther Gender Identities

Board & Leadership (9)

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

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
4870
Locality
4870
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 3/10
Entities in Area
2,207

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 Layer
State Providers
2,641
Thin Districts
0
Very Thin
0
Local Alternatives
0
206 community-controlled orgs in postcode

This 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.

Thinnest Districts In QLD
Mackay155 providers
Mackay155 providers
Bundaberg157 providers
Captured Markets
Bundaberg87%
Cairns81%
Maryborough80%
Rockhampton78%