Macular Disease Foundation Australia
Donor-ContractorConcentration RiskLobbying Connections (1)
Top Contracts (1)
Giving Philosophy
MDFA operates as a peak body and charity focused on advancing knowledge and support for macular disease through research funding, patient education, and advocacy. The foundation prioritizes evidence-based research, peer support services, and equitable access to information and low vision services across all Australian communities, with particular attention to underserved rural and remote populations.
Tips for Applicants
Prospective grant applicants should align proposals with MDFA's research priorities in macular disease and eye health, and review their published research grant guidelines and funded project examples. Organizations should demonstrate capacity to reach and support Australians with macular disease, particularly in underserved regions, and consider partnering with MDFA's healthcare professional network and state-based support services.
Programs & Opportunities (6)
This program funds world-class Australian researchers undertaking projects aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of macular disease, with the ultimate goal of finding cures. Only Australian researchers working at an Australian institution are eligible.
This award supports research relevant to people with macular or retinal disease living in regional and rural areas of Australia, focusing on improving diagnostic/clinical services, psychological support, and practical/infrastructure solutions.
A biennial grant opportunity for early career researchers to undertake innovative and creative 'blue sky' research in the field of macular disease.
This award funds research addressing knowledge gaps specifically related to geographic atrophy, including studies on genes, risk factors, new treatments, and functional outcomes.
This fellowship was launched in 2011 in recognition of the Foundation's Founding Director, Dr Paul Beaumont AO, and supported by MDFA, Blackmores, and the Marcus Blackmore Foundation. It was awarded in 2012.
Funding research projects focused on macular disease by 2030, aiming to double the number of funded research projects.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.1M | $4.0M | $12.5M | $650K |
| 2022 | $4.6M | $4.7M | $12.4M | $-854,174 |
| 2021 | $3.6M | $3.8M | $11.9M | $660K |
| 2020 | $3.5M | $3.4M | $11.1M | $-318,326 |
| 2019 | $5.2M | $3.1M | $10.5M | $1.8M |
| 2018 | $3.1M | $3.3M | $8.8M | $-172,680 |
| 2017 | $4.2M | $3.5M | $8.8M | $699K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-52096255177
- ABN
- 52096255177
- Sector
- health
- Website
- www.mdfoundation.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (7)
- board member
- board member
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $4.1M
- Assets
- $12.5M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 1 dataset
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 168
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation 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
- 10,078
Donor-Contractor
This entity has both donated to political parties (130 donations totalling $2.0M) and holds government contracts (1 contract worth $165K).