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Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K

Tips for Applicants

Given the foundation has no public website, direct outreach is recommended. Contact the trustee through ACNC records or professional networks. Emphasize research merit, clear methodology, and potential outcomes. Since annual giving is modest ($25,000), smaller-scale research projects or pilot studies may be more competitive than large-scale initiatives.

Giving Philosophy

This foundation focuses on advancing research, particularly in health and scientific domains. As a corporate foundation, it likely values partnerships with established research organizations and may prioritize projects that align with the commercial interests of its founding company. The foundation appears to take a strategic approach to funding research that can demonstrate clear outcomes and potential impact.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$115K
$207K$2.3M$2.3M
FY2022
$120K
$190K$2.2M$2.2M
FY2021
$110K
$94K$2.3M$2.3M
FY2020
$120K
$182K$2.1M$2.1M
FY2019
$125K
$209K$2.4M$2.3M
FY2018
$195K
$313K$2.3M$2.3M
FY2017
$195K
$553K$2.2M$2.2M
7yr total$980KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

Geographic
AU-NSWAU-QLDAU-VIC

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation funded by a business entity, likely a company operating under the 'Jem' brand or related commercial enterprise. The foundation's wealth originates from corporate profits or assets allocated by the sponsoring business for charitable research purposes.

Board & Leadership

Ben Lethborg
director
ACNC
Betty Ebsary
director
ACNC
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (98 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (109 days ago)
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