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Annual Giving
$2.6M
Giving Ratio
1.1%

About

The Australian Institute Of Musculo-Skeletal Research is an Australian grantmaking charity established in 1984. It is dedicated to facilitating and supporting orthopaedic and spinal research programs, thereby enabling advancements in the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal, neurosurgical, and spinal diseases and disorders.

Tips for Applicants

Prospective applicants should focus their proposals on orthopaedic and spinal research, specifically addressing musculoskeletal, neurosurgical, or spinal diseases and disorders, as these align directly with the foundation's stated programs. The foundation has historically supported fellowships.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation's approach to giving is centered on the direct funding and facilitation of orthopaedic research fellowships. This strategy aims to foster scientific inquiry and enable researchers to explore and develop solutions for musculoskeletal diseases and disorders.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.6M
$2.4M$1.9M$150K
FY2022
$1.9M
$2.3M$1.5M$129K
FY2021
$1.7M
$2.0M$1.4M$108K
FY2020
$1.7M
$2.4M$976K$72K
FY2019
$1.4M
$1.7M$778K$-56,593
FY2018
$1.4M
$1.7M$1.2M$41K
FY2017
$1.2M
$1.4M$923K$9K
7yr total$11.8MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

healthresearch
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
researchuniversityhospital

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
The primary source of wealth for the foundation comes from donations and bequests.
Revenue Sources
donations, inherited

Board & Leadership

ACNC
ACNC
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Data Sources

Profile quality: medium
Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (103 days ago)
Website scan updated: 21 April 2026 (56 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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