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Actionaid Australia
Medium
Annual Giving
$5.8M
About
ActionAid Australia is a grantmaking foundation that aims to promote social justice and support marginalized communities. They focus on empowering women and girls to achieve their rights and improve their lives through advocacy, programs, and collaborations with local organizations.
Tips for Applicants
Demonstrate a clear connection to community empowerment and human rights advocacy in your proposals. Highlight any collaborative efforts with local organizations.
Giving Philosophy
ActionAid Australia believes in participatory approaches that empower communities to advocate for their own rights and foster sustainable change. Their theory of change emphasizes the importance of supporting local organizations in grassroots activism and promoting human rights.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $4.9M Unknown AU + $4.9M intl | $8.5M | $7.8M | $2.5M |
| FY2022 | $4.4M Unknown AU + $4.4M intl | $7.1M | $8.0M | $3.0M |
| FY2021 | $4.1M Unknown AU + $4.1M intl | $7.8M | $7.3M | $4.2M |
| FY2020 | $3.2M Unknown AU + $3.2M intl | $6.7M | $7.3M | $3.3M |
| FY2019 | $3.7M $1.1M AU + $2.6M intl | $5.3M | $6.8M | $3.5M |
| FY2018 | $4.9M $1.3M AU + $3.6M intl | $7.0M | $7.8M | $5.3M |
| FY2017 | $5.8M $1.3M AU + $4.5M intl | $6.7M | $10.2M | $6.3M |
| 7yr total | $31.0M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
human rightscommunityyouth
Geographic
International
Recipients
nfpcommunity org
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
ActionAid Australia operates as part of the international ActionAid network, which is funded through donations, grants, and fundraising activities rather than by any single founder's wealth.
Revenue Sources
donations, grants, fundraising
Board & Leadership
Belinda Morrissey
chair
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KATHRYN LAPPIN
director
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Frank Burke
officeholder
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Georgina King
board member
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Jan Cossar
board member
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Kristina Stefanova
board member
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Michelle Higelin
secretary
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Nicole D'Souza
officeholder
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Data Sources
Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (65 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (66 days ago)
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