THE TRUSTEE FOR THE IAN POTTER FOUNDATION
About
The Ian Potter Foundation is one of Australia's major philanthropic foundations, established in 1964 by Sir Ian Potter. Focuses on Community Wellbeing, Arts, Environment, Science, Education, and Health. Maintains a searchable grants database of every grant since 1964. Key Indigenous grants include .66M to SNAICC and M to Children's Ground. Community Wellbeing program distributed .5M across 12 grants in FY24.
Tips for Applicants
Prospective applicants should carefully review the specific program areas and eligibility criteria, submitting an Expression of Interest within the strict deadlines before proceeding to a full application.
Giving Philosophy
Large strategic grants to high-impact organisations. Searchable public grants database since 1964.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $46.2M | $41.2M | $888.1M | $786.6M |
| FY2022 | $41.6M | $37.5M | $831.2M | $742.6M |
| FY2021 | $26.0M | $62.4M | $916.9M | $830.8M |
| FY2020 | $42.0M | $37.0M | $709.6M | $623.4M |
| FY2019 | $45.0M | $37.3M | $755.4M | $680.9M |
| FY2018 | $24.4M | $37.5M | $708.8M | $650.8M |
| FY2017 | $35.4M | $35.4M | $643.9M | $584.6M |
| 7yr total | $260.6M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (2)
Round 1, 2026 - Environment (EOI)
Expressions of Interest for the Environment program area are open for Round 1, 2026.
Round 1, 2026 - Medical Research (Applications)
Applications for the Medical Research program area are open for Round 1, 2026. Grants will be announced late June 2026.