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The Judith Neilson Head Trust

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 43351953836NSW
Relationships
26
Data Sources
1
Revenue
$9.2M
Total Outbound
$100K
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 2 systemsACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

The foundation values partnerships with organisations aligned with its strategic goals and values, prioritising community-led approaches and long-term systemic change. It seeks innovative solutions that challenge the status quo, supports First Nations leadership, and focuses on measurable impact for women, girls and young people in both Australia and Africa.

Wealth Source:Family trust established by Judith Neilson, a private philanthropist. The foundation appears to be funded from personal wealth rather than corporate or government sources.

Tips for Applicants

Approach this funder with a clear partnership-oriented proposal that demonstrates alignment with their strategic goals. Emphasise community-led approaches, measurable impact, and how your initiative supports long-term systemic change rather than short-term relief. Given their innovation focus, demonstrate how your work challenges existing systems and serves underserved populations.

Programs & Opportunities (2)

Australian Economic Equity Initiative
grant · Closes 2026-06-30
$50K

Funds initiatives supporting economic equity, safety, and justice for women and girls.

Women’s Economic Empowerment Grants
grant · justice, community, enterprise ·

Grants supporting economic equity initiatives for women and girls in Australia

Financial History (5 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$9.2M$4.6M$35.6M$6.3M
2022$4.9M$8.8M$28.7M$-4,326,767
2021$8.3M$6.4M$33.0M$5.0M
2020$15.0M$105.5M$28.1M$-90,379,440
2019$163.9M$45.6M$118.5M$118.3M
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Grants Given (AU)
$200K
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Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-43351953836
ABN
43351953836
Sector
arts
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
artsindigenous
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
disadvantagedindigenous
Purposes
Culture
Beneficiaries
First NationsOverseasFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMigrants & RefugeesOther CharitiesHomelessness RiskPre/Post ReleaseUnemployedVictims of Crime

Board & Leadership (7)

  • Daniel Appleby
    director
  • Judith Lydia Patricia Neilson
    director
  • Simon Freeman
    director
  • Timothy Walsh
    director
  • Trevor Gerber
    director
  • Benjamin Walker
    secretary
  • Simon Freeman
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$9.2M
Assets
$35.6M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
1 dataset
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
26

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNC

JusticeHub

External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2008
Locality
Chippendale
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 7/10
LGA
Sydney
SA2 Region
Chippendale
Entities in Area
170
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