Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program
Description
National IPAP program matching not-for-profit applications with philanthropic trusts and endowments managed by Perpetual.
Requirements Summary
Not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding annually between October and December through Perpetual's IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program. Eligible organisations must be registered NFPs in compliance with Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission requirements, with no history of non-compliance or unacquitted prior grants. Applications are assessed across four pillars: Strategy, Leadership, Capability, and Outcomes. Perpetual distributes approximately $120 million annually from managed charitable trusts and endowments, with successful organisations notified and funded by end of June.
Eligibility Criteria
Organisation must be a registered not-for-profit entity
Organisation must not be on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission compliance decision list for non-compliance
All prior grants administered by Perpetual must have been acquitted and reported against
Organisation must maintain or not be at risk of losing Deductible Gift Recipient/Charity status
Assessment Criteria
Organisations must articulate their mission, demonstrate understanding of effectiveness, and show performance against mission
Organisations must demonstrate awareness of external environment, willingness to learn and collaborate with similar organisations
Organisations must understand sustainable business model and how it is measured, including KPIs for resource efficiency
Organisations must demonstrate measurable, realistic evidence of success with clear picture of long-term impact
Timeline
IPAP application period begins
Application submission deadline
Applications assessed against eligibility and assessment criteria
Unsuccessful applicants notified
Approved applications matched with suitable philanthropic trusts and endowments
Successful organisations notified and funding distributed
Perpetual distributes around $120 million annually from charitable trusts and endowments under management, connecting philanthropists with not-for-profit organisations through the IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program
philanthropy@perpetual.com.au