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Annual Giving
$31.0M
Endowment
$500.0M
Giving Ratio
88.6%
Programs
18 (14 open)

About

The Kinghorn Foundation is an Australian private ancillary fund established by Michael and Elizabeth Kinghorn. It provides strategic funding to established organisations across various sectors, aiming to foster innovation and achieve lasting positive change primarily within Australia and internationally.

Tips for Applicants

The Kinghorn Foundation generally does not accept unsolicited applications, preferring to make grants by invitation. Applicants should demonstrate alignment with their broad focus areas, have a proven track record of impact, and articulate how their project could lead to long-term positive change. Focus on strategic projects, research, or capacity building.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation primarily works with established organisations with proven track records, valuing long-term partnerships and strategic funding. It supports specific projects, research, and operational capacity, typically making grants by invitation rather than accepting unsolicited applications.

Notable Grants

Significant funding to the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, leading to the establishment of the Kinghorn Cancer Centre
Support for the Sydney Dance Company
Funding for university research projects
Grants to Indigenous education programs
Support for environmental conservation groups

Giving History

2023
$31.0M

Programs & Opportunities (18)

14 open · 4 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 25 June 2026 (today)

12 Scholarships3 Awards3 Grants

FULBRIGHT FUTURE Scholarships

Scholarshipclosed

A program of bilateral exchange scholarships for Australian postgraduate students, postdoctoral candidates, academics, and professionals to undertake innovative, impact-focused study and research in the U.S.

Closes 01/02/2018

The Kinghorn Award for ethics volunteers 2024

Awardclosed

An award, funded by The Kinghorn Foundation and administered by Primary Ethics, that honours an ethics volunteer or a school team of volunteers who have significantly contributed to the success of the ethics program at their school. The winner receives prize money to direct towards their chosen school's library service.

$4K – $4KCloses 27/09/2024

The Kinghorn Award for ethics volunteers

Awardclosed

An award recognizing ethics volunteers or school teams who have significantly contributed to the success of the ethics program at their school(s). It provides prize money to the recipient's chosen school library.

$1K – $4KCloses 27/09/2024Apply →

The Kinghorn Award for Ethics Volunteers

Awardclosed

Awards volunteers who teach ethics to primary school children through Primary Ethics, recognising their contribution to enabling children to think through ethics questions. Open to NSW and QLD volunteer ethics educators.

$1K – $5KCloses 31/10/2024Apply →

Fulbright Future Scholarships (funded by The Kinghorn Foundation)

Scholarshipopen

This program, supported by The Kinghorn Foundation, funds innovative, impact-focused projects by Australian citizens across all career stages (postgraduate students, PhD researchers, academics, and professionals) to undertake study or research in the U.S. It aims to advance applied science, foster business collaborations, and develop emergent technologies for the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Australians and Americans.

Closes 01/07/2026Apply →

Fulbright Future Scholarship (funded by The Kinghorn Foundation)

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship program supports innovative, impact-focused study and research projects designed to improve the health, well-being, and prosperity of Australians. It funds projects that aim to advance cutting-edge applied scientific research, facilitate innovative business collaborations that foster the creation of new jobs, and further the development of impact-driven emergent technologies. It is open to Australian postgraduate students, postdoctoral candidates, academics, and professionals.

$6KCloses 31/07/2026Apply →

Fulbright Future Scholar Award

Scholarshipopen

The Fulbright Future Scholarships, funded by The Kinghorn Foundation, support research projects that advance cutting-edge applied science, foster innovative business collaborations, or further impact-driven emergent technologies. These scholarships aim to have a positive impact on the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Australians and Americans through collaborative research and development. They are open to Australian postgraduate students, postdoctoral candidates, academics, and professionals.

Closes 31/07/2026Apply →

Fulbright Future Postdoctoral Scholarship (funded by the Kinghorn Foundation)

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship supports early career academics undertaking research projects in cutting-edge applied science, innovative business collaborations, and impact-driven emergent technologies. The aim is to have a positive impact on the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Australians and Americans through collaborative research and development. Applicants must hold a PhD (or other terminal degree) conferred January 2022 or later (preferred) and must attain their doctorate by the proposed start date of their grant. The award provides significant funding, including full tuition/visiting researcher expenses, travel, and living costs, with a stipend component of approximately AUD 5,050 per award.

Kinghorn Foundation Scholarship (Barayamal)

Scholarshipopen

The Kinghorn Foundation provides scholarships for First Nations individuals, researchers, and students, focusing on Australian medical research, transparency in government, Australian youth, and poverty alleviation. Applications are by invitation only.

Fulbright Future Scholarships

Scholarshipopen

These scholarships, funded by The Kinghorn Foundation, support Australian postgraduate students, postdoctoral candidates, academics, and professionals to undertake innovative, impact-focused study and research in the U.S. The program aims to improve health, well-being, and prosperity in Australia by advancing cutting-edge applied scientific research, facilitating business collaborations, and developing emergent technologies.

Fulbright Future Scholar Award (funded by The Kinghorn Foundation)

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship supports research projects in cutting-edge applied science, innovative business collaborations, or impact-driven emergent technologies, aiming to positively impact the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Australians and Americans through collaborative research and development. Applicants typically need a PhD and 10+ years of experience, or be appropriately qualified as a senior lecturer, associate professor, or full professor.

Eligibility: Australian postgraduate students, postdoctoral candidates, academics, and professionals
How to apply: Apply through Fulbright Australia, details on website

Fulbright FUTURE Scholarships

Scholarshipopen

These scholarships, generously supported by The Kinghorn Foundation, enable Australian postgraduate students, postdoctoral candidates, academics, and professionals to undertake innovative, impact-focused study and research in the U.S. Projects aim to advance cutting-edge applied science, foster innovative business collaborations, and develop impact-driven emergent technologies, ultimately improving the health, prosperity, and livelihoods of Australians and Americans. Specific areas of interest include Health Sciences (excluding certain fields), Natural Sciences, Formal Sciences (including Computer Science and AI), and Professions and Applied Sciences (including Engineering and Agriculture).

Kinghorn Foundation Grants

Grantopen

The Kinghorn Foundation provides grants to charitable organisations across Australia and internationally, focusing on health, education, arts & culture, environment, and Indigenous communities. Grants support initiatives that foster positive, lasting change through strategic philanthropy.

GA Rookie Program

Scholarshipopen

Established with funding from The Kinghorn Foundation, this program provides scholarships to promising young athletes to help them transition from amateur to professional golf. It offers access to training facilities, coaching, competition opportunities, and international tournament experience.

Philanthropic Grants (Education, Health, Indigenous Support)

Grantopen

The Kinghorn Foundation provides philanthropic grants and support to individuals and organizations focused on education (including indigenous students and university degrees), medical research, and post-graduate training, aiming to create lasting community legacy.

Scholarships for Indigenous students at Newington College

Scholarshipopen

The Kinghorn Foundation supports Indigenous students pursuing high school education at Newington College, Sydney.

Scholarships for students at Wesley College, University of Sydney

Scholarshipopen

The Kinghorn Foundation supports students resident at Wesley College pursuing degrees at the University of Sydney.

Expression of Interest

Grantopen

Organisations can submit an initial expression of interest, though the foundation primarily initiates relationships and actively seeks partners.

Grants in Database (17)

Focus Areas

artsindigenoushealtheducationenvironmentcommunityresearch
Geographic
AU-NationalInternational
Recipients
nfpresearchcommunity orghospitaluniversity

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
RAMS Home Loans, finance
Parent Company
Kinghorn Group
Revenue Sources
tech, finance, property

Board & Leadership

Michael Kinghorn - Chair
Elizabeth Kinghorn
Peter Kinghorn
Christopher Kinghorn
Victoria Kinghorn

Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 24 June 2026 (1 day ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 25 June 2026 (today)
Program discovery is newer than the foundation profile summary.
Added: 27 February 2026 (118 days ago)
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