The Australian Rotary Foundation Trust
Giving Philosophy
The foundation connects donors with Rotary clubs and districts to fund specific projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Donors can choose which causes to support or direct large gifts to specific projects. The CSR Grants program allows corporations to engage in mutually agreed humanitarian outcomes in Australia and Brazil.
Tips for Applicants
Applications are typically managed through local Rotary clubs and districts rather than direct applications to the foundation. For CSR Grants, corporations should contact the foundation directly. Potential grantees should align projects with Rotary's causes (peace, disease, water, education, economy, environment, polio) and demonstrate measurable humanitarian outcomes.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Provides a straightforward way for corporations to engage with Rotary in the delivery of mutually agreed outcomes. Approved in April 2023 for deployment in Australia and Brazil.
Notable Grants
- A$37,000 Disaster Relief Grant for replacement water tanks and rural fencing for 120 families affected by bushfires in MidCoast Council Area, NSW.
- A$200,000 for medical equipment to establish a diagnosis and dialysis facility in far northwest South Australia, supporting Indigenous kidney disease patients.
- US$36,000 for low-cost water treatment systems for 4,000 villagers in Southern Thailand.
- US$87,000 fund for investee selection, funding, training, and support for micro-businesses in Fiji.
- A$148,000 for a state-of-the-art mobile diagnostic imaging platform for The Eye Clinic at the Children's Hospital at Westmead.
- Project supporting better nutrition for women and infants in rural PNG.
- Funding geriatric training for Ugandan GP Dr Michael Ssonko to deliver geriatric services in Uganda.
- Rotary SAFE Families Inclusive Communities Initiative for primary prevention of family violence in Australia.
- Solid waste reduction program in South India with Rotarians and UNITEA.
- Project to improve literacy and numeracy in Indigenous communities in Yarrabah, Far North Queensland.
- Project transforming educational outcomes for over 8,000 disadvantaged school students in Pune, India.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8M | $2.7M | $4.8M | $1.1M |
| 2022 | $3.2M | $1.9M | $3.7M | $1.3M |
| 2021 | $3.6M | $4.5M | $2.4M | $-911,188 |
| 2020 | $3.4M | $2.1M | $3.3M | $1.3M |
| 2019 | $3.5M | $4.2M | $2.1M | $106K |
| 2018 | $4.5M | $4.1M | $2.0M | $386K |
| 2017 | $3.8M | $6.0M | $1.6M | $-2,100,596 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-55218421934
- ABN
- 55218421934
- Sector
- health
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (13)
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- other
- secretary
- trustee
Financials
- Revenue
- $3.8M
- Assets
- $4.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 43
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
- 2153
- Locality
- NORWEST
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Parramatta
- SA2 Region
- Baulkham Hills (West) - Bella Vista
- Entities in Area
- 793