Susan McKinnon Foundation
About
The Susan McKinnon Foundation is an Australian philanthropic entity established by Susan McKinnon and Simon Holmes à Court. It focuses on strengthening democracy, promoting climate action, and fostering integrity in Australian politics through strategic funding of initiatives like the McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership.
Tips for Applicants
The Susan McKinnon Foundation primarily engages in proactive funding of strategic initiatives and established partnerships, rather than operating open grant application rounds. Prospective recipients are generally identified and approached directly for specific projects aligned with their core mission of strengthening democracy, political leadership, and climate action.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation approaches giving with a focus on systemic change, aiming to improve political leadership, civic engagement, and climate policy outcomes. They support non-partisan, evidence-based approaches and often collaborate with academic institutions and other philanthropic groups to achieve their objectives.
Notable Grants
Giving History
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $31.0M $30.9M AU + $150K intl | $15.3M | $569.6M | $569.2M |
| FY2022 | $31.0M $30.8M AU + $185K intl | $8.2M | $530.4M | $530.2M |
| FY2021 | $7.1M $6.9M AU + $170K intl | $332.9M | $609.4M | $609.3M |
| FY2020 | $5.8M $5.7M AU + $102K intl | $12.7M | $136.2M | $136.1M |
| FY2019 | $3.6M $3.5M AU + $133K intl | $54.7M | $115.4M | $115.3M |
| FY2018 | $1.7M $1.5M AU + $164K intl | $16.2M | $72.1M | $72.1M |
| FY2017 | $663K $548K AU + $115K intl | $44.2M | $52.2M | $52.2M |
| 7yr total | $80.8M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||