The Pinnacle Foundation
Concentration RiskBoard Interlocks (5 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The Pinnacle Foundation is committed to fostering a richer, more inclusive society by supporting young LGBTQIA+ individuals in their pursuit of education and vocational qualifications. They believe in matching scholars with mentors who share similar backgrounds and aspirations, promoting personal growth and community engagement.
Tips for Applicants
When applying, ensure that you clearly articulate your educational goals and how they align with the values of the foundation. Highlight any connections to the LGBTQIA+ community and your aspirations to give back.
Programs & Opportunities (10)
This is a full scholarship, powered by BHP, to support participation in the LGBTQIA+ Executive Fellowship program for people from under-represented minority groups who are self-employed or working in not-for-profit (NFP) organisations. It covers 100% of the course fees for the program.
Provides educational scholarships for full-time study at public higher education institutions in Australia, supporting qualifications in any profession, trade, or the arts.
The Pinnacle Foundation provides multi-year educational scholarships, mentoring, and opportunities for young LGBTQIA+ Australians aged 18 to 26 to undertake full-time study at public higher education institutions (TAFE or university) across Australia. These scholarships support study-related expenses and may include named scholarships with specific criteria.
60+ named scholarships with specific criteria (e.g., BHP Scholarship, Commonwealth Bank Scholarship, KPMG Scholarship, Harvey Milk Scholarship, various state-specific and field-specific awards).
Endowed scholarships that continue in perpetuity, including Jessica Bastow Perpetual Scholarship, Greg Livingstone Perpetual Scholarship, and others.
Multi-year scholarships for fulltime study at public higher education institutions across Australia for any profession, trade, or arts qualification. Open to LGBTQIA+ Australians aged 18-26.
The Pinnacle Foundation provides multi-year educational scholarships, mentoring, and opportunities for young LGBTQIA+ Australians aged 18-26 to realise their full potential through fulltime study at public higher education institutions in Australia.
This is a one-week intensive executive leadership program developed by The University of Sydney Business School in alliance with The Pinnacle Foundation, targeting mid to senior LGBTQIA+ leaders and allies. The Pinnacle Foundation awards a Fellowship place to an alumnus in each cohort.
Various scholarships funded by corporate partners including Accenture, BHP, Commonwealth Bank, KPMG, Macquarie, Rio Tinto, and others with varying eligibility criteria (field of study, location, background)
Six scholarships for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students, rural/regional students, STEM students, and TAFE students
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5M | $1.1M | $6.8M | $1.4M |
| 2022 | $1.9M | $1.1M | $5.4M | $804K |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $621K | $4.9M | $901K |
| 2020 | $1.3M | $569K | $3.5M | $742K |
| 2019 | $1.2M | $400K | $2.7M | $779K |
| 2018 | $791K | $306K | $1.9M | $485K |
| 2017 | $562K | $137K | $1.4M | $425K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-81127662604
- ABN
- 81127662604
- Sector
- education
- Website
- thepinnaclefoundation.org
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (9)
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Financials
- Revenue
- $2.5M
- Assets
- $6.8M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 55
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
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View on JusticeHubLocation Intelligence
- Postcode
- 3000
- Locality
- MELBOURNE
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 4/10
- LGA
- Melbourne
- SA2 Region
- Melbourne CBD - West
- Entities in Area
- 5,216