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Brighter Days Foundation Inc.

FoundationRegistryHPCABN 74209055773VIC
Relationships
13
Data Sources
1
Revenue
$1.6M
Tax Payable
—
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 2 systems—ACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's giving is driven by a passion for community and a commitment to supporting disadvantaged children, primarily through funds raised at its annual family-friendly festival. It values community involvement and aims to make a tangible difference in the lives of young Victorians.

Wealth Source:Funds are primarily generated through an annual fundraising event, the Brighter Days Festival, supported by volunteers, local communities, and sponsors.

Tips for Applicants

Organisations seeking funding should demonstrate a clear focus on improving the health and well-being of disadvantaged children in Victoria. Highlighting community engagement and alignment with the foundation's grassroots, event-driven fundraising model may be beneficial.

Notable Grants

  • Funding to Boston Children's Hospital for SUDC genetic testing research
  • Funding to Bairnsdale Hospital Sleep Safe Swaddle program
  • Support for DEBRA Australia family support programs
  • Support for Cooper Trewin Foundation SUDC research

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$1.6M$1.6M$607K$10K
2022$1.6M$1.5M$361K$51K
2021$527K$445K$284K$82K
2020$1.4M$1.3M$228K$80K
2019$895K$869K$149K$26K
2018$249K$209K$116K$40K
2017$214K$285K$76K$-71,350
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Grants Given (AU)
$690K
Staff (FTE)
1
Volunteers
12
Donations Received
$52K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-74209055773
ABN
74209055773
Sector
health
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
health
Geography
AU-VIC
Target Recipients
youth
Purposes
Health
Beneficiaries
Children

Board & Leadership (12)

  • Jason Reid
    officeholder
  • Mathew Powell
    officeholder
  • Matt Powell
    officeholder
  • Paul Anthony Terrill
    officeholder
  • Paul Terrill
    officeholder
  • Glenn Chesser
    other
  • Greg Bergin
    other
  • John Coen
    other
  • Julie Minarelli
    other
  • Steve Dundon
    other
  • Jim Henwood
    secretary
  • Julie Minarelli
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$1.6M
Assets
$607K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
1 dataset
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
13

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNC

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
3074
Locality
THOMASTOWN
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 1/10
LGA
Whittlesea
SA2 Region
Thomastown
Entities in Area
278

This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 10% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).

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