Columban Overseas Aid Fund
About
Columban Overseas Aid Fund is the charitable arm of St Columbans Mission Society, a Catholic missionary organization founded in 1918. It operates from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor, focusing on justice, peace, and integrity of creation across 15 countries. The organization funds its own missionaries and development projects, including interfaith relations, educational programs, and community development initiatives in developing nations.
Giving Philosophy
As a Catholic missionary society, the organization approaches giving through direct involvement in charitable work rather than traditional grantmaking. It supports its own missionaries and projects in 15 countries, prioritizing communities in poverty, interfaith relations, and environmental stewardship as expressions of Catholic social teaching.
Tips for Applicants
This organization does not appear to operate as a traditional grantmaker accepting external applications. Those seeking funding should consider whether their work aligns with Columban missionary priorities and may need to contact the organization directly to discuss potential partnerships. Potential donors or those seeking support should engage through their established appeal programs.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1M | $1.3M | $359K | $-236,310 |
| 2022 | $551K | $630K | $611K | $-79,221 |
| 2021 | $623K | $661K | $931K | $-37,840 |
| 2020 | $877K | $922K | $902K | $-45,277 |
| 2019 | $794K | $617K | $1.0M | $177K |
| 2018 | $880K | $788K | $637K | $93K |
| 2017 | $611K | $621K | $509K | $-10,477 |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-68497106700
- ABN
- 68497106700
- Sector
- international
- Website
- www.columban.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (4)
- director
- director
- director
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $1.1M
- Assets
- $359K
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 11
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
- 3040
- Locality
- ABERFELDIE
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 9/10
- LGA
- Moonee Valley
- SA2 Region
- Essendon (West) - Aberfeldie
- Entities in Area
- 238