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Blue Knot Foundation
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Highlight how your project addresses complex trauma and contributes to community healing. Be clear about your understanding of trauma-informed practices and how they will be integrated into your initiative.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in empowering survivors to recover and fostering community healing through education and support. Their theory of change centers on increasing awareness and understanding of trauma to create a safer, more supportive environment for those impacted.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $10.0M | $9.3M | $6.9M |
| FY2022 | — | $8.6M | $8.6M | $5.6M |
| FY2021 | — | $7.3M | $7.2M | $4.9M |
| FY2020 | — | $6.6M | $6.4M | $4.0M |
| FY2019 | — | $3.3M | $3.0M | $2.3M |
| FY2018 | $920K | $2.9M | $2.2M | $1.8M |
| FY2017 | — | $2.3M | $1.5M | $1.2M |
| 7yr total | $920K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
healthcommunityindigenous
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantageddisabilityrural remoteindigenous
Board & Leadership
Catherine Anne Kezelman
director
ACNC
Gillian Harrington
director
ACNC
Judith Gullifer
director
ACNC
PATRICK GOOLEY
director
ACNC
Seth Hartdegen
director
ACNC
Alexandra Tintner
board member
ACNC
Mark Arnold
board member
ACNC
Mark McCarthy
board member
ACNC
Nicole Gentles
secretary
ACNC
Paula Davies
board member
ACNC
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Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (52 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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