Ascham Foundation Ltd
Giving Philosophy
Ascham Foundation operates as a steward of community generosity, prioritizing educational access and equity for underrepresented groups. The foundation values long-term impact through scholarships, infrastructure development, and planned giving mechanisms that support systemic change in educational opportunity.
Tips for Applicants
Prospective recipients should align with Ascham's educational mission and demonstrate commitment to serving disadvantaged youth, particularly those from priority groups (Indigenous students, rural communities, ethnic minorities, and females). Consider approaching through the foundation's established giving channels: Scholarship Fund, Building Fund, or Gifts in Wills program.
Programs & Opportunities (9)
An opportunity for Ascham Old Girls aged 20-30 to undertake research or humanitarian aid work aligned with their professional degree and development, within Australia or overseas.
These are means-tested scholarships for girls entering Years 7 to 10, open to current and external students, who demonstrate academic potential, a strong work ethic, and the ability to contribute to school life, but require financial assistance to attend Ascham School.
This scholarship offers up to $10,000 for travel and living expenses to Ascham Old Girls aged 20-30, enabling them to undertake research or humanitarian aid work in Australia or overseas, aligned with their professional development.
This scholarship is for new girls entering Year 7 from disadvantaged or low socio-economic backgrounds, with priority given to students from under-represented communities, such as First Nations students or those with a refugee background, who demonstrate academic competence and enthusiasm for school activities.
This fund provides means-tested monetary scholarships to eligible Ascham School students, including boarders and day girls from Year 7 to Year 10. Scholarships are open to both current students and external applicants, covering categories such as Music, Academic, All-round excellence, Boarding, and Ascham Old Girls, with a focus on supporting underrepresented groups.
This scholarship is open to descendants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who demonstrate the ability to make a positive and significant contribution to the school.
Means-tested scholarships for girls from Year 7 to Year 10 who demonstrate proven academic excellence, an exemplary work ethic, and the ability to make a positive contribution to school life.
Means-tested scholarships for girls from Year 7 to Year 10 who demonstrate academic potential, a high standard in co-curricular activities, social awareness, an exemplary work ethic, and the ability to make a significant contribution to school life.
Means-tested scholarships for daughters and/or granddaughters of Ascham Old Girls who demonstrate academic potential, an exemplary work ethic, and the ability to make a positive contribution to school life.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2M | $1.1M | $18.8M | $1.1M |
| 2022 | $320K | $525K | $11.3M | $-1,052,358 |
| 2021 | $2.7M | $523K | $12.4M | $2.1M |
| 2020 | $575K | $485K | $10.2M | $89K |
| 2019 | $1.2M | $455K | $10.1M | $776K |
| 2018 | $290K | $422K | $9.3M | $-190,375 |
| 2017 | $1.9M | $347K | $9.5M | $2.0M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-79001477970
- ABN
- 79001477970
- Sector
- education
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (12)
- Belinda Haineschair
- Christina Sachsdirector
- Considine Katedirector
- Francyne Mudirector
- Grant Lovettdirector
- Jane Malcolmsondirector
- Janet Andersondirector
- Leslie Koltaidirector
- Rachel Da Costadirector
- Todd Barlowdirector
- Trent Petersondirector
- Martin Weiszsecretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $2.2M
- Assets
- $18.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 22
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
- 2027
- Locality
- Double Bay - Darling Point
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 10/10
- LGA
- Woollahra
- SA2 Region
- Double Bay - Darling Point
- Entities in Area
- 154