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Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation Limited

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryHPCABN 82142046124QLD
Relationships
26
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$2.1M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 19 June 2026
Found in 3 systemsJustice FundingACNC CharitiesFoundations

Government Funding ($13K)

Gambling Community Benefit Fund
2 records · 2018-19, 2021-22
$13K

Board Interlocks (3 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

The foundation operates with a 'everything is possible' ethos, believing that curing paralysis is a matter of when, not if. They take a venture philanthropy approach, concentrating significant resources into one groundbreaking research program with clear milestones (pre-clinical to human trials) rather than spreading grants across many recipients. They actively seek matching funds and leverage government grants to multiply donor impact.

Wealth Source:Perry Cross built the foundation through personal determination and community fundraising rather than from business or inherited wealth. The foundation's resources come primarily from fundraising events (Gala Dinners, community events), individual donations, high-net-worth philanthropists (Nicola and Andrew Forrest), and government partnerships (Queensland Health $2M grant, MRFF $6.8M grant to researchers).

Tips for Applicants

This is not a typical grant-making foundation open to applications. Funding is directed almost exclusively to the Spinal Injury Project at Griffith University under Prof James St John. The foundation operates as a fundraising vehicle for a specific research program rather than a passive funder. Interested researchers or organisations would need to align with the cell transplantation and rehabilitation trial approach or contribute in complementary ways.

Notable Grants

  • $849,000 to Griffith University (2022/23) including $400,000 for LiveCyte Microscope
  • $400,000+ to Intensive Long-Term Rehabilitation Trial (Prehab Stage)
  • $8.5 million cumulative commitment to human clinical trial (cell transplantation + rehabilitation)

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$2.1M$1.6M$2.0M$562K
2022$1.5M$1.1M$1.5M$462K
2021$1.1M$1.2M$1.0M$-67,735
2020$638K$488K$1.1M$151K
2019$1.0M$944K$913K$98K
2018$955K$749K$830K$206K
2017$835K$571K$679K$264K
Govt Revenue
$3K
Grants Given (AU)
$769K
Staff (FTE)
3.2
Volunteers
20
Donations Received
$1.5M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-82142046124
ABN
82142046124
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Geography
AU-QLD
Target Recipients
disability
Beneficiaries
Disability

Board & Leadership (10)

Financials

Revenue
$2.1M
Assets
$2.0M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
26

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

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
4217
Locality
Surfers Paradise - South
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 6/10
LGA
Gold Coast
Entities in Area
863
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Disability Market Context

NDIS Layer
State Providers
2,641
Thin Districts
0
Very Thin
0
Local Alternatives
0
11 community-controlled orgs in postcode

This 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.

Thinnest Districts In QLD
Mackay155 providers
Mackay155 providers
Bundaberg157 providers
Captured Markets
Bundaberg87%
Cairns81%
Maryborough80%
Rockhampton78%