Financial Counselling Foundation
Concentration RiskTop Contracts (1)
Board Interlocks (2 shared directors)
Giving Philosophy
The foundation's giving philosophy is to increase access to free and independent financial counselling by providing additional funding to the sector, prioritising both direct service delivery and capacity building. It values efficiency, aiming to keep administrative costs to a minimum. The foundation is scheduled to close in 2026, suggesting a focus on impactful, time-sensitive initiatives to achieve its mission before winding down.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their project directly increases access to financial counselling services or strengthens the sector's capacity. Given the foundation's impending closure in 2026, proposals should highlight immediate impact and alignment with its urgent mission to address the demand for financial counsellors.
Financial History (6 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9.0M | $2.5M | $11.7M | $6.6M |
| 2022 | $925K | $2.2M | $5.2M | $-1,301,917 |
| 2021 | $331K | $3.7M | $6.5M | $-3,413,426 |
| 2020 | $6.9M | $2.1M | $9.9M | $4.8M |
| 2019 | $3.4M | $1.4M | $5.1M | $2.1M |
| 2018 | $3.0M | $2K | $3.0M | $3.0M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-85195456873
- ABN
- 85195456873
- Sector
- community
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (4)
- board member
- board member
- board member
- chair
Financials
- Revenue
- $9.0M
- Assets
- $11.7M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- 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
JusticeHub
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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