THE TRUSTEE FOR NORTHERN RIVERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Concentration RiskGiving Philosophy
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation approaches its giving by supporting grassroots organisations and community-led initiatives, valuing collective action and strategic grants that address local disadvantage and promote resilience and regeneration. The foundation prioritises community giving and welcomes donations from individuals, families, and businesses to create positive change in the Northern Rivers region.
Tips for Applicants
To approach this funder, applicants should demonstrate a strong connection to the Northern Rivers region and a clear understanding of the local community's needs, with a focus on grassroots and community-led initiatives that align with the foundation's priorities. Applicants should also highlight their organisation's capacity for resilience and regeneration, particularly in the context of disaster relief and recovery.
Programs & Opportunities (1)
Grants up to $10,000 for grassroots community organisations supporting aged services, homelessness, health, environment, education, disability, Indigenous support, arts, youth, and animal welfare
Notable Grants
- $10,000 to Indigenous Futures Foundation for First Nation Food Security Project
- $10,000 to Coolamon Community for Breast Pump Program (Indigenous mothers)
- $10,000 to Zephyr Education for Domestic Violence affected children
- $10,000 to Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital for equipment
- $10,000 to Housing First Fund for affordable housing
- $10,000 to Queer Family for LGBTQ+ youth mental health
Financial History (5 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $867K | $767K | $3.0M | $126K |
| 2020 | $1.1M | $712K | $2.4M | $404K |
| 2019 | $1.3M | $514K | $2.3M | $789K |
| 2018 | $433K | $417K | $1.2M | $28K |
| 2017 | $291K | $305K | $1.1M | $36K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-62853581899
- ABN
- 62853581899
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- www.nrcf.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2021
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (10)
- chair
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- officeholder
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $867K
- Assets
- $3.0M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 26
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
- 2480
- Locality
- BACK CREEK
- Remoteness
- Inner Regional Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Ballina
- SA2 Region
- Lismore Surrounds
- Entities in Area
- 765
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.