Mary Mackillop Today
About
Mary MacKillop Today is an international development organisation established in 2018 that continues the 150-year legacy of Saint Mary MacKillop and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. They build partnerships creating opportunities for self-determination through education and practical life skills for women, men, and children in Australia and overseas.
Giving Philosophy
Rooted in the Catholic Josephite tradition, they believe in 'Learning for Life so that all may flourish' — focusing on empowerment over charity, building long-term partnerships with grassroots organisations, and enabling marginalised communities to achieve self-determination. Their approach combines direct service (scholarships, no-interest loans) with grant-making to partner organisations.
Tips for Applicants
Grantees must provide progress reports (mid-year) and final reports with financial acquittal. Projects working with vulnerable communities should email commgrants@marymackilloptoday.org.au regarding promotional activities — participation is requested but can be declined. The Highways and Byways program specifically targets rural and regional communities with environmental/social focus. Community Grants require partnerships with organisations already empowered to deliver outcomes.
Notable Grants
- The Children's Dreaming Project (Tjitjiku Tjukurpa) — tri-lingual educational resources preserving Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara languages through Claymation for Aboriginal children in South Australia
- Josephite Refugee Mentor Support — mentorship program matching refugee students with mentors for tertiary study support (nursing, teaching, social science)
- The Wild Weed Weavers (WA) — creative environmental initiative removing invasive weeds and transforming them into handcrafted objects
- Brukunga Fire-Resilient Garden (SA) — community garden featuring fire-resistant native plants and educational signage for bushfire resilience
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.6M | $7.3M | $12.4M | $-562,290 |
| 2022 | $6.0M | $6.3M | $12.7M | $-380,748 |
| 2021 | $6.3M | $6.0M | $13.3M | $550K |
| 2020 | $5.6M | $5.7M | $12.5M | $-90,308 |
| 2019 | $4.6M | $4.6M | $12.8M | $-22,253 |
| 2018 | $2.4M | $2.7M | $5.1M | $-310,066 |
| 2017 | $2.5M | $2.1M | $5.4M | $388K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-88808531480
- ABN
- 88808531480
- Sector
- education
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Board & Leadership (9)
- chair
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- director
- secretary
Financials
- Revenue
- $6.6M
- Assets
- $12.4M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 30
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
- 2059
- Locality
- Camperdown - Darlington
- LGA
- North Sydney
- SA2 Region
- Camperdown - Darlington
- Entities in Area
- 24
Disability Market Context
NDIS LayerThis 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.