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Macquarie University

Donor-ContractorConcentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 90952801237NSW
Relationships
868
Data Sources
2
Political Donations
$18.6M
Contract Value
$27.6M
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Data as of: 19 June 2026
Found in 5 systems—ProcurementJustice FundingPolitical DonationsACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

Macquarie University is a prominent educational institution in Australia that operates as a grantmaker, focusing on supporting various research and educational initiatives. While extensive information about their philanthropic activities is limited, their significant annual revenue mark suggests a robust commitment to fostering learning and innovation.

Government Funding ($193K)

Feasibility study to establish public private partnership
1 record · 2025-26
$193K

Political Donations ($2.5M)

Universities Australia
14 donations · 2018-19–2020-21
$1.7M
Business Council of Australia
8 donations · 2021-22–2024-25
$803K

Top Contracts (top 5)

4500143785
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing · July 2021–June 2027
$4.0M
4610002995
Department of Defence · Nov 2025–June 2029
$2.7M
4500121529
Department of Health and Aged Care · Oct 2016–June 2020
$1.7M
4500130740
Department of Health and Aged Care · Dec 2018–June 2021
$1.3M
4600012487
Department of Defence · May 2021–May 2024
$1.3M

Board Interlocks (6 shared directors)

Jacqueline Phillipsalso sits on
Bawinanga Homelands Aboriginal CorporationHOMELAND SCHOOL COMPANY LTDPKD Australia LimitedThe Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation Special Purposes Fund
Elizabeth Chiarellaalso sits on
HAND N HAND SERVICES LTDMQ Health Pty Limited
Frank Zipfingeralso sits on
ONELAND PROGRAMS LTDTHE NORTHCARE FOUNDATION
Stephen Bruce Dowtonalso sits on
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY CLINICAL ASSOCIATES LTDMQ Health Pty Limited
Martin Parkinsonalso sits on
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Michelle Arrowalso sits on
AUSTRALIAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC

Giving Philosophy

Macquarie University aims to drive positive change through educational advancement, with a focus on enhancing research and student opportunities.

Wealth Source:Educational institution revenues and possibly investments/operations related to higher education.

Tips for Applicants

Highlight innovative educational projects and collaborative research, demonstrating potential impact.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$948.9M$1.0B$4.0B$-88,436,000
2022$935.3M$985.6M$3.9B$-42,358,000
2021$996.3M$937.3M$3.9B$63.3M
2020$968.3M$1.0B$3.9B$-52,722,000
2019$1.0B$1.0B$4.0B$1.4M
2018$1.0B$957.0M$3.6M$53.5M
2017$938.8M$902.5M$3.2B$40.2M
Govt Revenue
$581.8M
Grants Given (AU)
$34.4M
Staff (FTE)
3,229
Volunteers
300
Donations Received
$19.1M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-90952801237
ABN
90952801237
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
universityresearch
Purposes
Education
Beneficiaries
First NationsOverseasGeneral Community

Board & Leadership (14)

Financials

Revenue
$2.0B
Assets
$4.0B

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
868

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

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

JusticeHub

External Link

This entity is also tracked in JusticeHub with 0 interventions and 0 evidence records.

External ecosystem profile linked from GrantScope for additional context. JusticeHub content is maintained separately.

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2109
Locality
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
LGA
Ryde
SA2 Region
Freshwater - Brookvale
Entities in Area
19
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Donor-Contractor

This entity has both donated to political parties (165 donations totalling $18.6M) and holds government contracts (200 contracts worth $27.6M).