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Making Waves Foundation Ltd
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
To approach this funder, emphasize how your project or organization aligns with the foundation's values of inclusion, empowerment, and personal growth, and demonstrate how it will benefit young people with disabilities or experiencing social disadvantage. Highlight any existing partnerships or connections with special needs schools or community organizations.
Giving Philosophy
The Making Waves Foundation approaches its giving by valuing inclusion, empowerment, and personal growth. It selects recipients based on their potential to benefit from its sailing programs and experiences. The foundation prioritizes supporting young people who are at risk or disadvantaged, and aims to provide them with life-changing opportunities.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $1.1M | $1.3M | $1.0M |
| FY2022 | $200K | $1.0M | $1.3M | $1.1M |
| FY2021 | $61 | $1.5M | $1.7M | $1.5M |
| FY2020 | — | $922K | $1.2M | $1.1M |
| FY2019 | — | $641K | $1.1M | $951K |
| FY2018 | $70 | $602K | $1000K | $971K |
| FY2017 | $51 | $770K | $1.2M | $1.1M |
| 7yr total | $200K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
communityindigenous
Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-TASAU-VIC
Recipients
youthdisabilityindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation's wealth comes from corporate and community sources, including partnerships and fundraising events such as the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation Raffle.
Board & Leadership
Moyo Molloy
director
ACNC
David Preston
board member
ACNC
David Redfern
board member
ACNC
GARETH HOGAN
other
ACNC
Nathan Stapleton
board member
ACNC
Paul D'Arcy
board member
ACNC
Peter Laver
board member
ACNC
Yvonne White
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Matching Grants
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Regional NSW Community Bands Program
NSW Government — Create NSW$3K
Closes 19/05/2026
2026 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quar…
NSW Government — Department of Education$20K
Closes 22/05/2026
Local Priorities
NSW Government — Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development$100K
Closes 22/05/2026
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program -…
NSW Government — Department of Education$17K
Closes 22/05/2026
2026 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Incl…
NSW Government — Department of Education$5K
Closes 22/05/2026
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Data Sources
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Foundation profile updated: 12 March 2026 (63 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (77 days ago)
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