The Don Dunstan Foundation
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in shaping long-term, evidence-based solutions to big social challenges through research, public engagement, advocacy, and collaboration with universities, governments, businesses, and community organizations. It acts as a thought leadership organization perpetuating Don Dunstan's vision of social reform.
Tips for Applicants
As a think-tank focused on policy work rather than traditional grant-making, the foundation primarily partners with universities and community organizations for specific projects. Those interested should focus on alignment with their focus areas: Aboriginal empowerment, housing and homelessness, climate justice, or arts/civic society. Building relationships through their events (Lowitja O'Donoghue Oration, Housing Symposium) would be valuable.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $404K | $391K | $1.8M | $14K |
| 2022 | $300K | $284K | $1.8M | $16K |
| 2021 | $276K | $277K | $1.8M | $-576 |
| 2020 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $1.8M | $91K |
| 2019 | $1.4M | $1.3M | $1.9M | $23K |
| 2018 | $1.7M | $1.5M | $1.9M | $159K |
| 2017 | $1.5M | $801K | $1.8M | $679K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-71448549600
- ABN
- 71448549600
- Sector
- education
- Website
- www.dunstan.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- Jane Lomax-Smith AOchair
- Colin Stirlingdirector
- Lynn Arnold AOdirector
- Matthew Clemowdirector
- Nicola Phillipsdirector
- David Washingtonpublic officer
Financials
- Revenue
- $404K
- Assets
- $1.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 1 dataset
- 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
JusticeHub
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 5000
- Locality
- ADELAIDE
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Adelaide
- SA2 Region
- Adelaide
- Entities in Area
- 2,194
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.