The Trustee For The Vincent Fairfax Family Trust
About
Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation has distributed over 20M since inception. Focuses on social justice, ethical leadership, and youth development. Annual giving ~0-15M. The companion Vincent Fairfax Ethics in Leadership Foundation supports ethical leadership programs. Based in Sydney with national reach.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should focus on demonstrating clear community impact and alignment with the foundation's overarching goals of education and community improvement. Providing measurable outcomes and evidence of sustainability will enhance proposals.
Giving Philosophy
Ethical leadership and social justice focus. Long-term partnerships with organisations driving systemic change.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $10.6M | $9.9M | $233.3M | $219.9M |
| FY2022 | $10.3M | $9.6M | $223.5M | $208.7M |
| FY2021 | $9.9M | $7.8M | $237.8M | $220.2M |
| FY2020 | $24.4M | $7.2M | $198.9M | $182.2M |
| FY2019 | $9.6M | $11.3M | $212.7M | $209.9M |
| FY2018 | — | $8.7M | $209.8M | $207.7M |
| FY2017 | — | $9.2M | $197.9M | $196.7M |
| 7yr total | $64.8M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (3)
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Backing the Future
Backing the Future awards $50,000 grants to 20 individuals or groups of individuals whose work supports rural and regional young people aged 12-30 to access Decent Work, Care for the Environment, Contribute to Society, or Explore Christian Faith and Values.
Exploration grants
Exploration grants are one-off grants of between $25,000 and $75,000 to enable organisations to undertake a discrete piece of work that has the potential to significantly contribute to their impact by progressing thinking on an opportunity or challenge they face.
Multi-year grants
Multi-year grants are designed to respond to the needs of organisations whether that be by strengthening organisational capacity and core operations, facilitating innovation or supporting program delivery.