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Blue Bern Foundation

FoundationRegistryABN 48604474949NSW
Relationships
15
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$127K
Tax Payable
—
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Data as of: 19 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

Board Interlocks (7 shared directors)

Mark Smithalso sits on
A F M Adams TrustA H Cook EstateA I Chapman TrustA M Jones TrustAboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia Aboriginal Corporation+706 more
Andrew Bakeralso sits on
A F M Adams TrustA H Cook EstateA I Chapman TrustA M Jones TrustAc Macbean Estate+689 more
Phillip Blackmorealso sits on
A F M Adams TrustA H Cook EstateA I Chapman TrustA M Jones TrustAc Macbean Estate+681 more
Adam Balsamoalso sits on
A F M Adams TrustA H Cook EstateA I Chapman TrustA M Jones TrustAc Macbean Estate+680 more
MARK SMITHalso sits on
Manning Valley Covenant MinistriesManning Valley Family Care Centre Inc
Andrew BAKERalso sits on
Vision Church
Amanda Gazalalso sits on
The Trustee For Joseph Thornton Tweddle Trust

Giving Philosophy

As a private, family-controlled foundation with no public website, the Blue Bern Foundation appears to operate with a discreet giving approach. Its philosophy centers on broad philanthropic support for general charitable causes, providing grants to eligible Australian charities, likely through established relationships or identified needs rather than an open application process.

Wealth Source:The specific source of wealth is not publicly detailed. However, as a 'corporate foundation' established by individuals (Bernard and Judith Hockings), it is typically funded by wealth accumulated from private business ventures, investments, or personal endowments.

Tips for Applicants

Given that the Blue Bern Foundation is a private, family-run entity with no public website or stated application process, it is highly probable that it operates on an invitation-only basis or provides grants through existing relationships. Unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered.

Financial History (2 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$127K$124K$502K$2K
2022$528K$3K$483K$526K
0
Grants Given (AU)
$110K
00
Donations Received
$100K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-48604474949
ABN
48604474949
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Geography
AU-National
Purposes
General Public
Beneficiaries
Other Charities

Board & Leadership (7)

Financials

Revenue
$127K
Assets
$502K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
15

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

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2000
Locality
Sydney (North) - Millers Point
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 4/10
LGA
Sydney
SA2 Region
Sydney (North) - Millers Point
Entities in Area
10,079
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