Flinders Foundation
About
The Flinders Foundation is an Australian philanthropic organisation based in Bedford Park, SA, dedicated to powering world-class health and medical advances and improving patient care. It primarily supports research and patient care initiatives, with a focus on areas like cancer outcomes and sick children, benefiting a broad range of individuals and families within the community and beyond. While primarily focused on Southern Adelaide, it also supports broader Australian and limited international health initiatives.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should align proposals with the foundation's core focus areas of cancer research/care, paediatric health, or broader health and medical research. Organisations should emphasise community partnership, patient impact, and how funding will drive tangible healthcare advances; the foundation actively seeks research projects and welcomes applications through its formal funding opportunities process.
Giving Philosophy
Flinders Foundation believes in collaborative, community-driven giving that leverages combined strengths to achieve greater impact. The foundation prioritises funding that directly advances medical research breakthroughs and enhances patient care, with particular emphasis on cancer research and paediatric health. It values partnerships with individuals, organisations, and researchers, and supports both seed funding for emerging research projects and equipment/care initiatives that benefit patients.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $2.5M $2.3M AU + $160K intl | $5.0M | $35.4M | $27.9M |
| FY2022 | $3.7M $3.2M AU + $532K intl | $5.2M | $37.3M | $29.6M |
| FY2021 | $2.1M $2.0M AU + $99K intl | $6.8M | $35.9M | $32.6M |
| FY2020 | $3.3M $3.2M AU + $107K intl | $4.0M | $39.7M | $31.1M |
| FY2019 | $2.2M $2.0M AU + $229K intl | $5.9M | $42.4M | $35.0M |
| FY2018 | $2.0M | $4.4M | $40.2M | $33.0M |
| FY2017 | $1.7M | $2.3M | $39.8M | $33.3M |
| 7yr total | $17.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (1)
SALHN Patient Care Grants
Supporting practical, patient-centred ideas that enhance comfort, wellbeing, recovery, and equity for patients, families, and carers across Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.