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Alastair Swayn Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should focus on ACT-based programs specifically serving adult beneficiaries in education or cultural sectors. Applications should emphasise measurable outcomes and the sustainable impact of proposed initiatives within the local ACT community.
Giving Philosophy
This corporate foundation takes a strategic approach to philanthropy, focusing on organisations that can demonstrate clear outcomes in education and culture within the ACT region. The foundation values sustainable programs that benefit adult populations and seeks to support initiatives that build community capacity in the Australian Capital Territory.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $213K $167K AU + $46K intl | $464K | $13.2M | $13.2M |
| FY2022 | $615K | $532K | $12.6M | $12.6M |
| FY2021 | $219K | $415K | $9.3M | $9.3M |
| FY2020 | $155K | $340K | $9.1M | $9.1M |
| FY2019 | $97K | $324K | $9.1M | $9.0M |
| FY2018 | $61K | $488K | $8.9M | $8.8M |
| 6yr total | $1.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
artseducation
Geographic
AU-ACT
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
As a corporate foundation named after Alastair Swayn, the foundation's wealth likely originates from business activities, possibly in property development, construction or related sectors. The foundation appears to be funded through corporate resources rather than individual donations.
Board & Leadership
Alisa Moss
director
ACNC
Annabelle Pegrum
director
ACNC
David Williams
director
ACNC
Graham Humphries
director
ACNC
Medy Hassan
director
ACNC
Michael Jasper
director
ACNC
Neil Hobbs
director
ACNC
Alana Harwood
secretary
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (64 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 2
Added: 27 February 2026 (75 days ago)
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