← Back to Foundations
Foundation For Independence Recreation & Social Training Inc
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
As FIRST is a direct service provider rather than a grant-making foundation, potential participants or their caregivers should utilize the 'Enquiry form' on their website to discuss program eligibility and enrollment for individuals with disabilities.
Giving Philosophy
FIRST's philosophy is rooted in empowering individuals with disabilities to actively participate in and contribute to society. They aim to improve quality of life by focusing on abilities, promoting community awareness and acceptance, and delivering individualized, member-driven support and training designed to be engaging, meaningful, and achievable.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | — | $4.5M | $4.2M | $3.8M |
| FY2022 | — | $4.0M | $3.9M | $3.5M |
| FY2021 | — | $4.6M | $3.6M | $3.2M |
| FY2020 | — | $4.3M | $2.6M | $2.3M |
| FY2019 | — | $4.4M | $2.0M | $1.8M |
| FY2018 | — | $4.6M | $2.4M | $2.0M |
| FY2017 | — | $3.9M | $2.2M | $1.7M |
| 7yr total | Unknown | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-QLD
Recipients
disability
Board & Leadership
Carolyn Ryder
chair
ACNC
Pauline Davis
chair
ACNC
Babington Kerrie
board member
ACNC
Cunningham Mike
secretary
ACNC
Spencer Stafford
officeholder
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 26 April 2026 (49 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 4
Added: 27 February 2026 (108 days ago)
View on ACNC Register →