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The Smiles Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Tips for Applicants
Given the foundation's small giving capacity and local focus, applicants should emphasise projects with clear, measurable outcomes in Townsville or broader Queensland. Align proposals with the foundation's stated purposes of health, education, religion, and social welfare, and target the specific beneficiary groups identified.
Giving Philosophy
As a small corporate foundation with annual giving of $25,000, The Smiles Foundation likely prioritises grassroots community initiatives in the Townsville region that align with its broad charitable purposes. The foundation values organisations that can demonstrate direct impact on vulnerable populations, particularly youth, families, and elderly community members.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $24K | $22 | $208K | $139K |
| FY2022 | $24K | $100K | $312K | $264K |
| FY2021 | $24K | $100K | $237K | $188K |
| FY2020 | $30K | $100K | $161K | $113K |
| FY2019 | $66K | $100K | $86K | $44K |
| FY2018 | $190K $98K AU + $92K intl | $100K | $10K | $10K |
| FY2017 | — | $100K | $100K | $100K |
| 7yr total | $358K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
educationhealthcommunity
Geographic
AU-QLD
Recipients
youthaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation - the wealth originates from a corporate entity (as indicated by the corporate_foundation type), though the specific corporate source is not publicly disclosed.
Board & Leadership
Daryl Holmes
director
ACNC
Kyle Wilson
other
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (98 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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