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Operation Flinders Foundation Inc.
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Highlight the impact of your program and its alignment with community and youth development. Demonstrating measurable outcomes and community involvement will strengthen your application.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in empowering youth through community engagement and supportive programs, thereby promoting personal development and fostering social responsibility. Its theory of change is grounded in the idea that transformative experiences in nature can lead to meaningful life changes for participants.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $4.1M | $5.7M | $4.4M |
| FY2022 | — | $3.4M | $4.4M | $3.3M |
| FY2021 | — | $2.6M | $3.8M | $2.9M |
| FY2020 | — | $3.0M | $3.1M | $2.4M |
| FY2019 | $818K | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.4M |
| FY2018 | — | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.3M |
| FY2017 | — | $2.5M | $1.7M | $1.3M |
| 7yr total | $818K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
indigenouscommunity
Geographic
AU-SA
Recipients
youthdisadvantagedrural remoteindigenous
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
The foundation is tied to corporate foundations, suggesting that its initial funding may come from corporate donations or a parent company's wealth generated through its business activities.
Board & Leadership
Grant Stevens
chair
ACNC
Cathy McHugh
board member
ACNC
David Wark
public officer
ACNC
Michael Wilkins
board member
ACNC
Natalie Johnston
board member
ACNC
Patrick Caruso
board member
ACNC
Simone Dyda
officeholder
ACNC
Wendy Mazik
board member
ACNC
Will Fennell
board member
ACNC
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Foundation profile updated: 29 June 2026 (today)
Added: 27 February 2026 (122 days ago)
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