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Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Programs
1

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should focus on projects that align with the Trust's core themes: supporting young people, the aged, health, education, and relief of poverty/sickness. Ensure your organisation is a public institution and operates within NSW, QLD, or VIC. The Trust prefers project-specific funding over core operational support and does not fund individuals.

Giving Philosophy

The Trust is dedicated to benefiting young people, the aged, and for the relief of poverty and sickness. It primarily supports institutions of a public character whose aim is to benefit society, preferring to fund specific projects rather than providing core operational funding.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1.3M
$1.7M$21.7M$21.7M
FY2022
$1.1M
$1.9M$21.0M$21.0M
FY2021
$1.1M
$1.5M$23.1M$23.1M
FY2020
$1.3M
$1.7M$20.1M$20.1M
FY2019
$993K
$1.7M$21.5M$21.5M
FY2018
$789K
$1.3M$20.5M$20.4M
FY2017
$866K
$1.2M$19.5M$19.4M
7yr total$7.4MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

0 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 2 March 2026 (105 days ago)

General Grants Program

Grantclosed

Annual grants for projects benefiting young people, the aged, or for the relief of poverty and sickness within NSW, QLD, and VIC. Typically offers grants up to $15,000, with a maximum of $25,000 for exceptional cases. Applications open annually on February 1st and close March 31st.

Closes 31/03/2025Apply →

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-VIC
Recipients
disadvantaged

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Walter Russell Hall (1831-1911) amassed his fortune through diverse business ventures in Australia, including gold mining, pastoral leases (sheep stations), and insurance. The trust was established upon his death through his will.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Irene Rusak
director
ACNC
ACNC
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (92 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 2 March 2026 (105 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (108 days ago)
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