THE TRUSTEE FOR BESEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
About
The Besen Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 1978, focusing on supporting projects that enable the community to thrive in the spirit of inclusion, equity, empowerment, and unity. The foundation supports a range of areas including arts, health, education, environment, and community, with a geographic focus on Victoria, Australia. The foundation's giving is guided by a commitment to responsible investing and a desire to make a positive social and environmental impact.
Board Interlocks (6 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The Besen Family Foundation approaches giving with a focus on supporting projects that have a positive impact on the community, with an emphasis on inclusion, equity, empowerment, and unity. The foundation believes in the importance of supporting a range of areas, including arts, health, education, environment, and community, and is committed to making a positive social and environmental impact through its investments.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should ensure that their proposals align with the foundation's focus areas and demonstrate a clear commitment to making a positive social and environmental impact.
Programs & Opportunities (4)
This program supports projects in theatre, dance, music, and visual arts that aim to strengthen and enrich the community, promote education, innovation, and audience development, and extend cultural opportunities. It also provides funding for catalogs, commissions, exhibitions, publications, and symposia.
The foundation aims to enhance the quality of life, resilience, and development of the Jewish community in Victoria and Israel through grants that support immediate and long-term needs, build capacity, and foster long-term change. Funding is provided for projects enriching health, welfare, education, and arts and cultural activities within the Jewish community.
This program focuses on Early Childhood Development for children aged 0-5 who may experience barriers to accessing health and education services. It also supports projects addressing disadvantage and inequity, and promoting social inclusiveness and community connectedness.
The Environment Grants Program funds projects dedicated to conserving land and threatened species, protecting the integrity of water resources management, and advocating for climate action. It also co-funds initiatives that enable and empower communities and First Peoples to safeguard land, habitats, and ecosystems.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0M | $2.8M | $45.6M | $1.8M |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $9.2M | $43.7M | $-7,262,291 |
| 2021 | $2.2M | $4.8M | $54.0M | $3.5M |
| 2020 | $2.7M | $3.4M | $50.5M | $-733,239 |
| 2019 | $2.8M | $3.0M | $54.1M | $-140,316 |
| 2018 | $2.9M | $3.0M | $51.1M | $-407,830 |
| 2017 | $3.3M | $2.8M | $50.4M | $267K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-59679095963
- ABN
- 59679095963
- Sector
- arts
- Website
- www.besenfoundation.org.au/
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (5)
- director
- director
- director
- director
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $2.0M
- Assets
- $45.6M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 22
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
- 3121
- Locality
- RICHMOND EAST
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 8/10
- LGA
- Yarra
- SA2 Region
- Richmond (South) - Cremorne
- Entities in Area
- 889