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The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryHPCABN 49126106682VIC
Relationships
27
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$2.9M
Total Outbound
$2.4M
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

RCD Foundation operates on the principle of directing the majority of donations straight into research, care, and development projects. They prioritize putting funds to work immediately rather than accumulating endowments, emphasizing practical impact through direct service delivery and scientific advancement. Their theory of change centers on accelerating progress in pediatric brain cancer through funding cutting-edge research, providing patient support services, and fostering innovation in treatment approaches.

Wealth Source:Family memorial foundation established following the death of Robert Connor Dawes. The foundation appears to be funded primarily through community fundraising, corporate partnerships, and public donations rather than a single commercial enterprise or inheritance from a specific business.

Tips for Applicants

Focus on pediatric brain cancer specifically rather than adult cancers or general oncology. The foundation shows preference for innovative approaches (mRNA vaccines, AI diagnostics, CERN partnerships) suggesting appetite for novel therapies. Connect your research to their three pillars: Research, Care, and Development. Leverage their strong community presence and fundraising events - demonstrating alignment with their mission and volunteer network would strengthen applications.

Programs & Opportunities (4)

Conference Travel Grants
grant · Closes 2026-06-30
$2K

Supports Australian researchers in attending national and international conferences related to pediatric brain cancer.

Brain Cancer Vaccine Initiative
grant · health, research ·
$2.4M

mRNA vaccine development for pediatric brain cancer

Travel Grants
grant · health, research ·
$2K

Grants for researchers to attend conferences and collaborate internationally

CERN x RCD Fellowship
grant · research, health ·

Scientific fellowship partnership with CERN

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$2.9M$1.7M$3.6M$1.1M
2022$2.4M$2.6M$2.9M$-228,926
2021$2.1M$1.6M$2.5M$436K
2020$1.7M$1.6M$1.8M$134K
2019$1.6M$1.2M$1.6M$385K
2018$1.1M$924K$1.2M$166K
2017$992K$766K$1.1M$226K
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Grants Given (AU)
$269K
Staff (FTE)
8.5
Volunteers
500
Donations Received
$2.4M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-49126106682
ABN
49126106682
Sector
health
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
health
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
communityyouth
Purposes
Health
Beneficiaries
ChildrenEarly ChildhoodGeneral CommunityOtherChronic IllnessYouthAnimalsEnvironment

Board & Leadership (8)

  • Allison Blahna
    director
  • Graham Lee
    director
  • Mary Dawes
    director
  • Michele Williams
    director
  • Miriam Dexter
    director
  • Robert Dawes
    director
  • Timothy Mitchell-Adams
    director
  • Ellen Webb
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$2.9M
Assets
$3.6M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
27

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

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3191
Locality
SANDRINGHAM
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
LGA
Bayside (Vic.)
SA2 Region
Sandringham - Black Rock
Entities in Area
108
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