Funders that support religion in Australia

780 grant-making organisations on Australia's ACNC register support religion — foundations, ancillary funds and trusts. Between them they deployed $1.0B in grants in their latest reporting year, against $3.6B in reported assets. Funders are matched to religion by their program classifications and stated charitable purpose in public ACNC filings.

From public ACNC filings & the ATO DGR register · current as of July 2026 — verify status with the ACNC/ATO.

Grant-makers
780
Deployed (latest FY)
$1.0B
Reported corpus
$3.6B

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World Vision Australia

World Vision Australia

ACT, NSW
Flow-through350.1% of $95.9M

$335.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development · Education · Economic development

Catholic Education Centre

Catholic Education Centre

TAS
Flow-through200.1% of $150.3M

$300.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Educational management

OneSchool Global Australia Ltd

OneSchool Global Australia Ltd

NSW
High deployment36.9% of $107.4M

$39.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Primary and secondary education

Hills Christian Life Centre Pty Ltd

Hills Christian Life Centre Pty Ltd

NSW
High deployment15.2% of $128.0M

$19.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

The Trustee For The Council For Jewish Education In Schools

Flow-through401.7% of $4.7M

$18.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Religion and faith-based spirituality · Education

Samaritan's Purse Australasia - Operation Christmas Child Ltd

NSW
Flow-through478.4% of $2.5M

$11.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

The Trustee For The Rose Fund

NSW
At the 5% benchmark4.8% of $241.9M

$11.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Catholicism

Pioneers Ministries Foundation

Pioneers Ministries Foundation

National
High deployment55.5% of $20.9M

$11.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development · Christianity

Yinhawangka Charitable Trust

WA
Actively deploying8.8% of $127.8M

$11.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

The Trustee For Pratt Foundation

ACT, NSW
Flow-through96666.1% of $11k

$10.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment · Religion and faith-based spirituality · Hospital care

Ssjg Ministries Inc.

Ssjg Ministries Inc.

VIC, WA
Actively deploying6.7% of $143.0M

$9.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Catholicism

Watchtower Bible & Tract Society Of Australia

National
High deployment46.8% of $19.7M

$9.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

The Trustee For L.D.S. Educational Building Fund

NSW
Flow-through122.1% of $6.9M

$8.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Religion

National Zakat Foundation Incorporated

National Zakat Foundation Incorporated

National
High deployment97.3% of $8.2M

$8.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development · Family services · Family counselling

Church Missionary Society NSW & Act Limited

ACT, NSW
High deployment84.8% of $7.8M

$6.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity · Camps

Steer Incorporated

Steer Incorporated

VIC
Actively deploying10.8% of $54.4M

$5.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Copticare Relief Fund Limited

Copticare Relief Fund Limited

NSW
Flow-through807.2% of $710k

$5.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

Barnabas Fund Australia

Barnabas Fund Australia

National
Flow-through212.1% of $2.6M

$5.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Basic and emergency aid · Communication media

Planetshakers Trust Fund

NSW, VICPublic ancillary fund
Flow-through176.7% of $3.0M

$5.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Food banks · Gift distribution · Arts and culture

Roidef Tzedek Charitable Foundation

VIC
High deployment31.1% of $13.8M

$4.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Gift distribution

Open Doors Australia Ltd

Open Doors Australia Ltd

NSW
Flow-through134.6% of $3.1M

$4.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: International development

Bible League International (APAC) Pty Limited

Bible League International (APAC) Pty Limited

NSW
Flow-through283.7% of $1.4M

$4.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Religion and faith-based spirituality

The Trustee for Charitable Works Fund Trust

The Trustee for Charitable Works Fund Trust

NSWPublic ancillary fund
Flow-through1361.4% of $294k

$4.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Catholicism

Martu Charitable Trust

WA
High deployment66.7% of $5.7M

$3.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

Members Church of God International Australia

Members Church of God International Australia

ACT, NSW
Flow-through273.5% of $1.4M

$3.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Newseasons Christian Centre Limited

WA
Verify16.2% of $22.5M

$3.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Out-of-school learning

Trustees Of The Little Sisters Of The Poor

Trustees Of The Little Sisters Of The Poor

NSW, VIC
Below the 5% benchmark2.9% of $122.3M

$3.5M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

AUSTRALIANS IN MISSION TOGETHER

AUSTRALIANS IN MISSION TOGETHER

QLD
High deployment34.6% of $9.7M

$3.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Acc International Missions Ltd

Acc International Missions Ltd

VIC
Flow-through235.4% of $1.4M

$3.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity · Cultural awareness

NCNC Funds Limited

NSW
Flow-through806.3% of $396k

$3.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Anglicanism

THE TRUSTEE FOR THE CHARITABLE WORKS FUND OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF BRISBANE

QLDPublic ancillary fund
Flow-through1095.2% of $291k

$3.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Religion and faith-based spirituality

Aid Distribution International Incorporated

Aid Distribution International Incorporated

NSW
Flow-through2285468.5% of $124

$2.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Basic and emergency aid

Global Interaction Inc

Global Interaction Inc

VIC
High deployment15.9% of $17.6M

$2.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Estate Of The Late Annie Casey

ACT, NSW
Actively deploying8.7% of $25.8M

$2.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Social welfare · Religion

SAMOAN SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST INDEPENDENT CHURCH VICTORIA

VIC
Flow-through104.1% of $2.1M

$2.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Religion and faith-based spirituality

Spirit of Care Foundation Trust

National
Actively deploying8.7% of $24.5M

$2.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development · Education · Religion and faith-based spirituality

VITRAAG JAIN SHWETAMBAR SANGH INCORPORATED

VITRAAG JAIN SHWETAMBAR SANGH INCORPORATED

NSW
High deployment84.6% of $2.4M

$2.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Religion and faith-based spirituality

Morling Foundation Limited

NSW, QLD
Actively deploying14.1% of $13.7M

$1.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Baptist · Postgraduate education

Yilka Charitable Trust No.1

WA
Actively deploying7.6% of $24.5M

$1.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples' rights and interests

Port Pirie Revival Fellowship

SA
Not enough data

$1.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Restoration Fellowships International - (Qld) Inc

QLD
Actively deploying7.7% of $22.4M

$1.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

The Archbishop Of Sydneys Overseas Ministry Fund

The Archbishop Of Sydneys Overseas Ministry Fund

NSW
High deployment52.9% of $3.2M

$1.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Theology · Education support · Christianity

Asia-Pacific Christadelphian Bible Mission Inc

NSW
High deployment47.0% of $3.3M

$1.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Sydney Christian Fellowship Incorporated

Sydney Christian Fellowship Incorporated

NSW
High deployment26.9% of $5.4M

$1.5M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Needy Christian Fund Limited

NSW
High deployment54.3% of $2.7M

$1.5M in grants · FY24

Funds: Healthcare access · Sustainable development

Revival City Church Incorporated

SA
High deployment17.2% of $8.3M

$1.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Food banks · Pentecostalism

The Parkin Mission Of South Australia Incorporated

SA
At the 5% benchmark4.8% of $26.4M

$1.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

The Trustee For Kingdom Investment Fund

The Trustee For Kingdom Investment Fund

VICPublic ancillary fund
High deployment27.5% of $4.6M

$1.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Leigh Trust Inc

SA
At the 5% benchmark5.2% of $24.0M

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Planetshakers City Church Ltd

VIC
Actively deploying9.2% of $13.4M

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Ci Sun Cultural Centre Incorporated

NSW
High deployment56.8% of $2.2M

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Family services · Religion and faith-based spirituality · Buddhism

Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese of Sydney

NSW
Not enough data

$1.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Anglicanism

Christ's Commission Fellowship Australia Inc

Christ's Commission Fellowship Australia Inc

ACT, NT
High deployment20.9% of $5.5M

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

Free Reformed Church Of Southern River Inc

Free Reformed Church Of Southern River Inc

WA
High deployment40.9% of $2.8M

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Protestantism

Haggai Institute (Australia)

Haggai Institute (Australia)

NSW
Flow-through1203.9% of $94k

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Philanthropy promotion

Droplets in a Stream Australia

Droplets in a Stream Australia

QLD
Flow-through810.0% of $133k

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Child welfare

Golden Avatar Pty Ltd

NSW
Actively deploying10.3% of $10.3M

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Hinduism · Livestock · Community facilities

The Trustee For Ellis Charitable Trust

WA
High deployment19.0% of $5.5M

$1.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Christianity

EMMANUEL COLLEGE WARRNAMBOOL FOUNDATION LIMITED

EMMANUEL COLLEGE WARRNAMBOOL FOUNDATION LIMITED

VIC
Flow-through129.4% of $797k

$1.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Secondary school equivalency

The Trustee for the Roman Catholic Church Pastoral Works Fund Broken Bay

The Trustee for the Roman Catholic Church Pastoral Works Fund Broken Bay

NSWPublic ancillary fund
Flow-through140.1% of $735k

$1.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Religion and faith-based spirituality

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Funders for religion — frequently asked

How many funders support religion in Australia?

780 grant-making organisations on the ACNC register are associated with religion, deploying $1.0B in grants in their latest reporting year.

How are funders matched to religion?

From public data: each fund's ACNC program classifications where available, otherwise its stated charitable purposes. It reflects what a fund is set up to support — always confirm current priorities with the funder directly.

What does the deployment benchmark mean?

Private ancillary funds must distribute at least 5% of their assets each year (public ancillary funds 4%). We show each fund's grants as a share of its assets against that benchmark — a neutral read of how much of the corpus is being deployed.

How do I approach these funders?

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