The Trustee For The Snow Foundation
Concentration RiskAbout
The Snow Foundation is a family philanthropic organisation based in Canberra that creates opportunities and strengthens resilience in communities across NSW and the ACT. With over $94M in total giving since 1991, it supports more than 510 organisations and 880+ individuals through strategic programs focused on health, social welfare, and community development. The foundation prioritises vulnerable populations including youth, children, families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those experiencing disadvantage or at risk of homelessness.
Giving Philosophy
Catalysing community infrastructure for those whose needs are not covered by government. Collaborative grant-making. Gender lens giving. Inclusive eligibility including ORIC-registered organisations.
Tips for Applicants
Target your application to align with the foundation's strategic pillars around health, education, and community resilience in NSW South Coast or ACT regions. Emphasise how your organisation builds resilience, supports vulnerable populations, or develops emerging leaders and social entrepreneurs—the foundation favours organisations demonstrating innovation and sector capacity-building potential.
Programs & Opportunities (12)
Fellowships for social change — $100-200K each plus 12 months wrap-around mentoring, Antler Founders program, Social Impact Hub advisory, and peer cohort engagement. 8 inaugural fellows (2022), 9 fellows (2023).
$20M over 10 years — 160 scholarships at University of Canberra. Up to $30K/yr per scholar for underrepresented students from ACT and rural/regional NSW. Includes accommodation, living expenses, tutoring, medical/wellbeing services.
Small grants up to $15K (some to $50K) for Canberra community organisations. One-off or multi-year funding for local impact projects.
Partnership with Hands Across Canberra and John James Foundation. $1.94M across 63 projects (2024). Supports community belonging, disability inclusion, healthcare, First Nations communities, DFV prevention.
National social justice initiatives supporting social entrepreneurs to achieve systemic change on key issues.
A scholarship program, exemplified by the 'Snow Scholars' initiative, supporting incredible students from regional New South Wales and the ACT who demonstrate resilience, strength, and a commitment to positive change.
Offers grants to organisations working in Sydney and the NSW South Coast. The foundation supports projects aligned with its thematic focus on health, community development, and indigenous initiatives.
These fellowships are designed to support entrepreneurs who are dedicated to creating opportunities and strengthening resilience within communities. The program aims to foster innovative solutions for social impact.
The Snow Foundation offers funding opportunities for individuals whose work aligns with its core focus areas. These include initiatives in health, community development, and indigenous support.
This page outlines various scholarship opportunities provided by The Snow Foundation. These scholarships aim to support individuals in their educational pursuits, contributing to stronger and more inclusive communities.
This scholarship program supports students from regional New South Wales and the ACT, selected for their resilience and commitment to positive change, to undertake studies at the University of Canberra. It aims to create opportunities and strengthen resilience within communities.
Provides grants to organisations operating within the Australian Capital Territory. Funding is primarily focused on initiatives in health, community development, and indigenous programs.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52.8M | $13.1M | $183.1M | $49.6M |
| 2022 | $33.4M | $45.5M | $134.1M | $-12,084,369 |
| 2021 | $18.0M | $12.1M | $144.5M | $28.3M |
| 2020 | $32.7M | $7.1M | $116.1M | $17.8M |
| 2019 | $24.8M | $5.0M | $98.7M | $19.9M |
| 2018 | $20.6M | $4.5M | $78.7M | $16.2M |
| 2017 | $17.0M | $2.6M | $59.6M | $14.5M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-49411415493
- ABN
- 49411415493
- Sector
- health
- Website
- www.snowfoundation.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership
- Georgina Byron - CEO
- Terry Snow - Board Member
- George Snow - Board Member
- Scarlett Gaffey - Board Member
- Tom Snow - Board Member
- Stephen Byron - Board Member
Financials
- Revenue
- $52.8M
- Assets
- $183.1M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 53
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2609
- Locality
- Fyshwick
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 1/10
- LGA
- Unincorporated ACT
- SA2 Region
- Fyshwick
- Entities in Area
- 644
This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 10% 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.