The Goodridge Foundation
About
The Goodridge Foundation is a small corporate philanthropy entity based in New South Wales, Australia. Established in 2005 and registered with the ACNC since 2012, the foundation provides annual giving of approximately $25,000 to support adults experiencing financial disadvantage. The foundation operates exclusively within NSW, focusing its charitable efforts on direct support to financially vulnerable populations in the local community.
Tips for Applicants
Given the small scale of giving ($25,000 annually), applications should be concise and demonstrate direct benefit to financially disadvantaged adults in NSW. Focus on practical, tangible programs rather than broad advocacy or research initiatives. Organisations with strong local community ties and proven track records serving the target demographic may be favoured.
Giving Philosophy
As a small corporate foundation with modest annual giving capacity, The Goodridge Foundation likely focuses on targeted, direct assistance to grassroots community organisations serving financially disadvantaged adults in NSW. The foundation appears to prioritise organisations that can demonstrate clear, measurable impact in supporting vulnerable populations with practical assistance.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $1.8M | $254K | $10.1M | $10.1M |
| FY2022 | $2.2M | $537K | $11.8M | $11.8M |
| FY2021 | $3.2M | $766K | $14.2M | $14.2M |
| FY2020 | $3.5M $3.5M AU + $19K intl | $420K | $16.7M | $16.7M |
| FY2019 | $1.7M | $3.5M | $20.0M | $20.0M |
| FY2018 | $2.8M | $375K | $18.2M | $18.2M |
| FY2017 | $935K | $20.1M | $20.6M | $20.6M |
| 7yr total | $16.1M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||