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Neurosurgical Research Foundation Incorporated

FoundationRegistryHPCABN 94020017663SA
Relationships
27
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$1.8M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 15 Mar 2026

About

The Neurosurgical Research Foundation (NRF) is an Australian corporate foundation dedicated to funding vital research into the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries affecting the brain, spine, and nerves. It supports research across various neuro

Giving Philosophy

The NRF's giving philosophy is centered on advancing vital neurosurgical research to understand the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of brain, spine, and nerve conditions. They prioritize projects addressing specific areas like brain tumours, stroke, neurodegeneration, and traumatic brain/spinal injury, often supporting established researchers and collaborating on larger grant initiatives.

Wealth Source:The foundation operates as a corporate foundation, primarily funded through community donations, fundraising events, and philanthropic support.

Tips for Applicants

Prospective applicants should align their research proposals directly with the NRF's stated focus areas of brain, spine, and nerve diseases/injuries. Demonstrating potential for significant impact on diagnosis, prevention, or treatment, and potentially outlining collaborative funding opportunities, would be beneficial.

Programs & Opportunities (1)

Funds research into brain tumours, stroke, paediatric neurosurgical issues, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, neurodegeneration (Parkinson's disease, concussion), and pituitary tumours.

Notable Grants

  • Over $10 million since 1963 to support neurosurgical research
  • Established academic research positions at the University of Adelaide and Uni SA

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$1.8M$1.5M$6.3M$339K
2022$1.7M$757K$6.1M$781K
2021$1.1M$1.3M$5.4M$-150,071
2020$1.8M$616K$5.5M$1.2M
2019$895K$853K$4.3M$-227,217
2018$1.3M$1.4M$4.4M$-153,364
2017$611K$516K$4.7M$94K
Govt Revenue
$16K
Grants Given (AU)
$1.1M
Staff (FTE)
2
Volunteers
25
Donations Received
$1.1M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-94020017663
ABN
94020017663
Sector
health
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
health
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
youthaged
Purposes
Health
Beneficiaries
AdultsAgedChildrenEarly ChildhoodFamiliesFemalesMalesYouth

Financials

Revenue
$1.8M
Assets
$6.3M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
27

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

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

Location Intelligence

Postcode
5006
Locality
NORTH ADELAIDE
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 9/10
LGA
Walkerville
SA2 Region
North Adelaide
Entities in Area
232
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