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The Sterling Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Focus on South Australian-based organizations with clear community benefit. Keep proposals modest given the $25,000 annual budget - consider asking for smaller, specific amounts rather than larger grants. Emphasize local community impact and any connections to the corporate sponsor's business operations or locations.
Giving Philosophy
This small corporate foundation focuses its giving on supporting general community causes in South Australia. Given its modest annual budget of $25,000, it likely prefers targeted, impactful donations to local organizations rather than large-scale grants. The foundation values community connections and may favour organizations with ties to the corporate sponsor or local South Australian communities.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $19K | $25K | $388K | $388K |
| FY2022 | $20K | $18K | $378K | $378K |
| FY2021 | $20K | $6K | $402K | $402K |
| FY2020 | $22K | $10K | $397K | $397K |
| FY2019 | $22K | $18K | $423K | $423K |
| 5yr total | $103K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-SA
Recipients
community
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation - wealth derived from a related company or business entity, likely operating in South Australia. The foundation was established as a corporate charitable vehicle to distribute company profits or an endowment for community benefit.
Board & Leadership
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (97 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (108 days ago)
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