The Eastern Star (Australia) Foundation Ltd

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 36640477592|easternstarfoundation.org.au ACNC Register →

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Annual Giving

$100K

Grant Range

$5K – $500K

Programs

1 (1 open)

Tips for Applicants

The foundation accepts applications from registered charities only. They fund evidence-based programs that align with their five pillars: independence, choice, community participation, support networks, and healthy ageing. They appear to value organisations they can build long-term relationships with - note the 3-year funding arrangement with Happy Paws Happy Hearts. The next grant round opens October 2026. Best to demonstrate measurable outcomes and show how your program helps older people live well.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation believes in supporting evidence-based programs that help aged individuals remain independent, practice choice, participate in their community, have a support network, and experience healthy ageing. They value dignity, independence and hope, and take an active role in visiting grantees to witness impact firsthand. The foundation provides both one-year grants and multi-year funding arrangements (such as the 3-year commitment to Happy Paws Happy Hearts).

Notable Grants

■$93,478 to Happy Paws Happy Hearts Foundation for Hearts and Paws Connect Intergenerational Program (3-year commitment)

■$100,000 to World Wellness Group for Multicultural Seniors Social Link Program

■$100,000 to The Lady Musgrave Trust for Ending Homelessness for Older Women

■$100,000 to Blackall Range Care Group for social hub expansion

■$98,000 to Gunther Village Gayndah for minibus

■$70,000 to Dementia Australia for early-stage dementia support

■$60,000 to Legacy Club of Brisbane Elderly Widows Program

■$50,000 to Australian War Widows Queensland for Transport Assistance

■$50,000 to Palliative Care Queensland Ambulance Wish Queensland

■$50,000 to Motor Neurone Disease Association Queensland for equipment

ACNC Financial History

Year	Grants Given	Revenue	Total Assets	Net Assets
FY2023	$302K	$605K	$11.8M	$11.7M
FY2022	$272K	$545K	$11.3M	$11.2M
FY2021	$257K	$562K	$12.0M	$12.0M
FY2020	$250K	$333K	$10.9M	$10.9M
FY2019	$14K	$337K	$11.6M	$11.6M
FY2018	—	$5.3M	$11.2M	$10.4M
FY2017	—	$7.6M	$13.5M	$136K
7yr total	$1.1M	Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (1)

1 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 28 February 2026 (107 days ago)

Annual Grant Round

Grantopen

One annual grant round for registered charities supporting aged Queenslanders to remain independent, practice choice, participate in community, have support networks, and experience healthy ageing

Eligibility: Organisations must be operating in Queensland for the benefit of Queenslanders, be a registered charity with Charity Tax Concession status, and either hold DGR‑1 status or have an auspice partner that does.

How to apply: Apply online through the Australian Communities Foundation Grants Portal using access code ESFGR2025. Applications open at 8 am AEST on 13 October 2025 and close at 4 pm AEST on 19 December 2025; all required documentation must be submitted by the closing date.

Up to $50KCloses 01/10/2026Apply →

Focus Areas

community

Geographic

AU-QLD

Recipients

ageddisability

Financial Details

Source of Wealth

The foundation originated from the Order of the Eastern Star (a Masonic appendant order). The original organisation was funded through aged care service provision (Star Aged Living in Beaudesert, Queensland) which was sold in 2018. Current revenue sources are not explicitly stated but appear to include investment income and possibly bequests.