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The Chai Charitable Foundation Ltd
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Prospective applicants should clearly align their projects with the foundation's mission to alleviate poverty, distress, and illness. Providing detailed proposals that demonstrate both immediate impact and sustainability will enhance applications.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in alleviating hardship through compassionate support and impactful solutions, focusing on both immediate relief and long-term improvement of the conditions faced by disadvantaged communities.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $9.4M $1.5M AU + $7.8M intl | $10.2M | $1.3M | $1.2M |
| FY2022 | $8.9M $1.4M AU + $7.5M intl | $9.6M | $1.0M | $1.0M |
| FY2021 | $7.5M $1.4M AU + $6.1M intl | $8.2M | $696K | $583K |
| FY2020 | $5.1M $949K AU + $4.2M intl | $5.4M | $553K | $64K |
| FY2019 | $3.7M $1.2M AU + $2.6M intl | $3.8M | $593K | $37K |
| FY2018 | $2.1M $1.2M AU + $905K intl | $2.1M | $499K | $19K |
| 6yr total | $36.8M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
community
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
communitydisadvantageddisability
Board & Leadership
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Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (51 days ago)
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Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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