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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

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet 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$31.0MSource: 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

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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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Nicole D'Souza
officeholder
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Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

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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