The Karuna Foundation Childrens Fund
Giving Philosophy
Appears to focus on direct support for children's welfare and development programs, though specific grant-making criteria and program theory are not publicly documented. The name 'Karuna' (meaning compassion in Sanskrit/Pali) suggests a values-based approach rooted in empathy and care for vulnerable young people.
Tips for Applicants
Given the small scale of operations (approximately $25,000 annually), this foundation likely makes targeted, modest grants rather than large-scale funding. Potential applicants should focus on clear, specific projects that directly benefit children and young people, with realistic budgets aligned to the foundation's limited resources. Direct personal contact and building relationships may be important given the foundation's size.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44K | $103K | $2.8M | $-59,499 |
| 2022 | $44K | $97K | $2.6M | $-52,577 |
| 2021 | $43K | $97K | $2.7M | $-53,975 |
| 2020 | $79K | $103K | $99K | $-24,590 |
| 2019 | $112K | $109K | $2.8M | $3K |
| 2018 | $77K | $83K | $2.8M | $-6,012 |
| 2017 | $147K | $97K | $469K | $50K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-51891055296
- ABN
- 51891055296
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (5)
- officeholder
- secretary
- trustee
- trustee
- trustee
Financials
- Revenue
- $44K
- Assets
- $2.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 10
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2059
- Locality
- Camperdown - Darlington
- LGA
- North Sydney
- SA2 Region
- Camperdown - Darlington
- Entities in Area
- 24