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AUSTRALIAN AFRICAN FOUNDATION FOR RETENTION AND OPPORTUNITY LIMITED

FoundationRegistryPBIABN 95628889592VIC
Relationships
9
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$621K
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 17 June 2026
Found in 2 systemsACNC CharitiesFoundations

Giving Philosophy

AAFRO approaches giving by prioritizing education retention and access opportunities for disadvantaged community members, particularly focusing on multicultural harmony and social welfare support. The foundation values empathy, sustainability, and creating long-term solutions that promote self-sufficiency among beneficiaries, while fostering inclusion for those experiencing isolation or disharmony.

Wealth Source:Registered as a corporate foundation, AAFRO appears to be funded through corporate sources or business operations, with an annual giving budget of $100,000. The foundation was established in 2018 and registered with ACNC in 2020.

Tips for Applicants

When approaching AAFRO, emphasize how your program aligns with their core values of education, community inclusion, and multicultural harmony. Given their focus on retention and opportunity, proposals should highlight clear pathways to sustainable outcomes for disadvantaged groups, particularly youth and migrant communities in Victoria. Contact them directly at info@aafro.com.au or 1300 0 AAFRO to discuss program alignment before applying.

Financial History (2 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$621K$666K$493K$-45,701
2022$470K$390K$339K$80K
Govt Revenue
$602K
0
Staff (FTE)
5
Volunteers
50
Donations Received
$4K

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-95628889592
ABN
95628889592
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
indigenouscommunity
Geography
AU-VIC
Target Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural_remote
Purposes
ReconciliationSocial Welfare
Beneficiaries
AdultsAgedChildrenOverseasEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedGeneral CommunityMalesMigrants & RefugeesOther CharitiesHomelessness RiskChronic IllnessDisabilityPre/Post ReleaseRural & RemoteUnemployedVictims of CrimeDisaster VictimsYouth

Board & Leadership (7)

  • Mr Abesalom Merga
    board member
  • Mr Guot Ater
    board member
  • Ms Selamawit Aberra
    board member
  • Ian Coller
    director
  • Mamadou Diamanka
    director
  • Musafiri Jiress
    director
  • Dr Berhan Ahmed
    other

Financials

Revenue
$621K
Assets
$493K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
9

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
3020
Locality
ALBION
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 1/10
LGA
Brimbank
SA2 Region
Sunshine West
Entities in Area
462

This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 10% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).

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Disability Market Context

NDIS Layer
State Providers
3,026
Thin Districts
2
Very Thin
0
Local Alternatives
0
6 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 VIC
Mallee95 providers
Mallee98 providers
Outer Gippsland133 providers
Captured Markets
Mallee88%
Western District87%
Outer Gippsland83%
Inner Gippsland75%