Freemasons Benevolent Fund
About
The Freemasons Foundation Victoria provides community grants, education support, and scholarships to strengthen Victoria through improved educational, healthcare, and community welfare outcomes. Founded by members of Freemasons Victoria, it supports both individuals (particularly students) and charitable organizations across the state, with a focus on accessible education and community wellbeing.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation takes a thoughtful and purposeful approach to charitable support, investing in programs and initiatives expected to deliver stronger and healthier communities. It values education access and community involvement, supporting both Freemasons members through specific grants and broader community organizations through competitive community grants.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should clearly articulate how their program or initiative contributes to stronger communities or improved educational outcomes in Victoria. Consider aligning proposals with the foundation's focus on education, health, and community welfare, and note that different application streams exist for Freemasons members, students, and community organizations.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1M | $2.0M | $41.1M | $112K |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $2.2M | $38.4M | $-464,599 |
| 2021 | $2.4M | $1.5M | $43.0M | $925K |
| 2020 | $2.2M | $1.8M | $37.2M | $432K |
| 2019 | $2.3M | $2.9M | $38.6M | $-575,176 |
| 2018 | $2.2M | $1.8M | $37.2M | $388K |
| 2017 | $2.6M | $1.6M | $35.1M | $990K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-77505868957
- ABN
- 77505868957
- Sector
- education
- Website
- freemasonsfoundation.org
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (6)
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
Financials
- Revenue
- $2.1M
- Assets
- $41.1M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 18
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
- 3002
- Locality
- EAST MELBOURNE
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Melbourne
- SA2 Region
- East Melbourne
- Entities in Area
- 321