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CANVA FOUNDATION LIMITED
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Given its recent establishment (2020) and corporate nature, applicants should demonstrate clear alignment with Canva's brand values of creativity, accessibility, and community impact. Focus on proposals that could leverage design thinking or technology for social good, and note the foundation's international scope when applicable.
Giving Philosophy
As a corporate foundation linked to Canva, it likely supports initiatives that align with the company's mission of empowering organisations and individuals through design and technology. The foundation appears to take a broad approach to social welfare, supporting both immediate relief (disaster victims, homelessness) and longer-term community development across multiple countries.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $31.6M $372K AU + $31.3M intl | $39.5M | $7.6M | $7.6M |
| FY2022 | $14.7M $467K AU + $14.2M intl | $15.1M | $249K | $239K |
| 2yr total | $46.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
community
Geographic
AU-National
Recipients
communityyouthageddisadvantaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation funded by Canva, the graphic design technology company
Board & Leadership
Cameron Adams
director
ACNC
Clifford Obrecht
director
ACNC
Melanie Perkins
director
ACNC
Todd Carpenter
director
ACNC
Robyn King
secretary
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
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Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (100 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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