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HCA Philanthropy Pty Ltd
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Given this is primarily an alumni club with charitable status, approach this funder through connections within the Harvard alumni network. Focus applications on educational advancement, scholarships, or programs that align with Harvard's values of lifelong learning and community contribution. The Weiss Family Technology Scholarship is a specific giving program mentioned.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation supports educational advancement and access to Harvard learning opportunities for Australians, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds including Indigenous peoples and regional communities. It values fostering knowledge sharing, leadership development, and connecting Australian professionals with Harvard resources.
Notable Grants
■R.G. Menzies Postgraduate Scholarship for postgraduate studies
■Australia-Harvard Fellowship for fellows pursuing studies or research
■Sir James Wolfensohn Scholarship for unspecified studies
■Family Ferris Nonprofit Fellowship for nonprofit leaders
■Roberta Sykes Scholarship for Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders to pursue postgraduate studies overseas
■Public Education Foundation Scholarship for individuals in public education
■Scholarships to the Principals Centre in Australia for school principals
■Clive Gard Scholarship for unspecified studies
■Chair in Australian Studies for an academic position related to Australian studies
■HCA Weiss Family Technology Scholarship for technology-focused studies
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $1.8M | $1.4M | $591K |
| FY2022 | — | $1K | $2.1M | $468K |
| FY2021 | — | $492 | $578K | $477K |
| FY2020 | $66K Unknown AU + $66K intl | $785K | $703K | $491K |
| FY2019 | $488K $451K AU + $37K intl | $1.0M | $1.7M | $635K |
| FY2018 | $4K | $845K | $942K | $846K |
| FY2017 | $15K | $916K | $639K | $617K |
| 7yr total | $572K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenous
Geographic
AU-ACTAU-NSW
Recipients
communityrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Wealth appears to come from alumni membership fees, event revenues, and contributions from the Harvard Club of Australia's members and supporters, reflecting a community-based philanthropy model tied to the Harvard alumni network in Australia.
Board & Leadership
Christopher Smith
director
ACNC
Kate Elizabeth Evers
director
ACNC
Kimberly Everett
director
ACNC
Michael James Stocks
director
ACNC
Vatsala Deora
director
ACNC
Isabel Loxton
public officer
ACNC
Matthew Loughnan
board member
ACNC
Melinda Muth
board member
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 15 March 2026 (93 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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