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Corporate Foundation|ABN 20595342852|grantthornton.com.au/about-us/grant-thornton-foundationACNC Register →
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
The Grant Thornton Foundation selects national charity partners aligned with its supporters' cause preferences, funding them through a three-year program. It also allocates funds to Social Responsibility Committees in each office to support local charities. Interested parties for donations should contact gtfoundation@au.gt.com.
Giving Philosophy
The Foundation's philosophy is rooted in working towards equality and mutual benefit within the community, striving to deliver tangible and intangible outcomes for charity partners and the workplace. They are committed to supporting marginalised young people, providing support services for victims of domestic violence, and offering mental health support to young people, helping them unlock their potential.
Notable Grants
■Headspace (National Charity Partner) for mental health support for young people
■Special Olympics Australia (National Charity Partner) for young athletes with intellectual disabilities
■RizeUp Australia (National Charity Partner) for support services for victims of domestic violence
■Women's Resilience Centre (National Charity Partner) for support services for victims of domestic violence
■Youth Homelessness Project (Local Charity Partner)
■FWD (Local Charity Partner)
■Brisbane Youth Service (Local Charity Partner)
■Rosies (Local Charity Partner)
■Youngcare (Local Charity Partner) for people living with disabilities
■KidsAreKids (Local Charity Partner)
■Emergency grants to Red Cross (2019 bushfires), LifeLine (pandemic volunteer training), and Magic Coat (displaced children from Ukraine war)
■Support for The Streets Movement for young Indigenous leadership capability
■Support for Whitelion for young people at risk of homelessness
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $127K | $202K | $321K | $321K |
| FY2022 | $165K | $152K | $245K | $245K |
| FY2021 | $92K | $132K | $258K | $258K |
| FY2020 | $189K | $138K | $218K | $218K |
| FY2019 | $133K $123K AU + $10K intl | $172K | $269K | $269K |
| FY2018 | $119K | $189K | $229K | $229K |
| FY2017 | $119K | $186K | $161K | $161K |
| 7yr total | $944K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-SAAU-VICAU-WA
Recipients
communityyouthdisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The Grant Thornton Foundation is funded by employee workplace giving donations and an annual donation from Grant Thornton Australia Limited, a professional services firm specialising in audit, tax, and advisory services.
Board & Leadership
Katherine Shamai
chair
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Catharina Becker
director
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Stephen Gerard Borgna
director
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Alison Jayne Sheridan
board member
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Andrew Archer
secretary
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Katherine Shamai
other
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Matthew Shane Bell
board member
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Thomas Mark Paltridge
board member
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Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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