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MESSAGE STICK FOUNDATION LIMITED

FoundationRegistryPBIABN 52673825262ACT
Relationships
10
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$625K
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 18 June 2026
Found in 2 systemsACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

The foundation is committed to First Nations youth-led and community-engaged approaches, placing young people at the heart and centre of all programs. It values evidence-based design and research, seeking interventions that address systemic issues at the intersection of education, mental health, child protection and criminal justice. Programs are delivered in culturally safe spaces that empower youth to reclaim their identities and futures.

Wealth Source:Corporate foundation - established by founder Michael McLeod with corporate backing, operating as a newly registered ACNC charity with $100,000 annual giving capacity.

Tips for Applicants

Given the foundation's recent establishment (December 2023) and specific focus on First Nations youth hubs, applicants should demonstrate strong cultural safety credentials, community engagement with Elders and local First Nations communities, and evidence-based program design. Emphasise youth-led approaches and align proposals with their stated goal of breaking cycles of disadvantage through the hub model.

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-52673825262
ABN
52673825262
Sector
community

Focus Areas

Themes
communityindigenous
Geography
AU-ACT
Target Recipients
youthdisadvantagedindigenous
Purposes
Social Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsFinancially DisadvantagedHomelessness RiskUnemployedYouth

Board & Leadership (3)

Financials

Revenue
$625K

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

ACNCFoundations

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2601
Locality
2601
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
Entities in Area
765