Funders that support social welfare in South Australia

412 grant-making organisations operating in South Australia are associated with social welfare on Australia's ACNC register. Between them they deployed $1.5B in grants in their latest reporting year, against $16.6B in reported assets. Funders are matched to social welfare by their program classifications and stated charitable purpose, and to South Australia by where they operate.

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

Grant-makers
412
Deployed (latest FY)
$1.5B
Reported corpus
$16.6B

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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

The Trustee For Yajilarra Trust

National
High deployment18.7% of $1.1B

$212.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Health · Social welfare · Environment

Paul Ramsay Foundation Limited

Paul Ramsay Foundation Limited

National
At the 5% benchmark5.7% of $2.7B

$154.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education · Health · Social welfare

Minderoo Foundation Limited as trustee for The Minderoo Foundation Trust

Minderoo Foundation Limited as trustee for The Minderoo Foundation Trust

National
Below the 5% benchmark1.7% of $8.2B

$137.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Environment

SA Rural Health Network Limited

SA Rural Health Network Limited

SA
Flow-through157.5% of $38.0M

$59.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Healthcare administration and financing

CANVA FOUNDATION LIMITED

National
Flow-through3770.9% of $1.4M

$52.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Place-based interventions · Disasters · Homeless services

Older Persons Advocacy Network

Older Persons Advocacy Network

National
Flow-through573.6% of $6.5M

$37.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Self-advocacy

Global Development Group

Global Development Group

National
Flow-through363.1% of $8.8M

$32.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

Susan McKinnon Foundation

Susan McKinnon Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
Below the 5% benchmark4.4% of $653.8M

$28.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Democracy · Public policy · Public administration

Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia Ltd

Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia Ltd

National
High deployment90.3% of $31.2M

$28.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Disaster relief

Caritas Australia Limited

Caritas Australia Limited

National
High deployment78.4% of $35.2M

$27.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: International development

The Daughters Of Charity Of St Vincent De Paul

The Daughters Of Charity Of St Vincent De Paul

NSW, SA
High deployment68.4% of $38.1M

$26.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community facilities

Global Evergreening Alliance Limited

Global Evergreening Alliance Limited

National
Flow-through168.5% of $10.7M

$18.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Natural resource preservation

MAA INTERNATIONAL LTD.

MAA INTERNATIONAL LTD.

National
High deployment86.4% of $20.5M

$17.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Human rights · Shelter and residential care · Primary and secondary education

AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION

AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION

NationalPublic ancillary fund
Actively deploying14.1% of $110.7M

$15.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Human services · Health · Education

Asia Pacific Internet Development Trust

Asia Pacific Internet Development Trust

National
Below the 5% benchmark2.4% of $646.7M

$15.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Information communications technology

Sadaqa Welfare Fund Incorporated

Sadaqa Welfare Fund Incorporated

National
High deployment73.0% of $19.6M

$14.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Basic and emergency aid

Ronald McDonald House Trust

Ronald McDonald House Trust

ACT, NSW
High deployment29.0% of $47.6M

$13.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Family services · Education support

The Trustee For The Fox Family Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
High deployment43.6% of $30.8M

$13.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Family services · Health and medical research · Arts and culture

Pioneers Ministries Foundation

Pioneers Ministries Foundation

National
High deployment55.5% of $20.9M

$11.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development · Christianity

The Trustee For The Sidney Myer Fund

The Trustee For The Sidney Myer Fund

National
Below the 5% benchmark4.2% of $270.8M

$11.5M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development · Arts and culture · Human services

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

The Trustee For Colonial Foundation Trust

The Trustee For Colonial Foundation Trust

National
Below the 5% benchmark3.5% of $276.0M

$9.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Natural resource preservation · Population change · Health and medical research

World Animal Protection Limited

World Animal Protection Limited

National
Flow-through302.8% of $2.9M

$8.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Wildlife welfare · Treatment of animals

Playgroup Australia Limited

ACT, NSW
Flow-through345.8% of $2.6M

$8.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Playgroups

The School of St Jude Limited

The School of St Jude Limited

SA
High deployment25.3% of $34.2M

$8.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education

Mcauley Property Limited

Mcauley Property Limited

NSW, QLD
Below the 5% benchmark1.4% of $594.7M

$8.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Health · Housing for people with disabilities · Domestic and family violence refuges

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

The Trustee For Scanlon Foundation

The Trustee For Scanlon Foundation

ACT, NSWPrivate ancillary fund
At the 5% benchmark4.8% of $161.2M

$7.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

Carers Australia Limited

Carers Australia Limited

National
Flow-through136.0% of $5.4M

$7.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Human services information · Education support · Supported employment services

The Myer Foundation

The Myer Foundation

National
Actively deploying7.4% of $84.2M

$6.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Human rights · Environment · 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

Variety The Children's Charity Tent 75 South Australia Incorporated

Variety The Children's Charity Tent 75 South Australia Incorporated

SA
High deployment37.8% of $13.8M

$5.2M in grants · FY24

Funds: Youth development · Sport and recreation · Youth services

The Trustee For Acme Foundation

The Trustee For Acme Foundation

NationalPrivate ancillary fund
Actively deploying10.5% of $45.1M

$4.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Health · Social welfare

Good Things Foundation Limited

Good Things Foundation Limited

ACT, NSW
Flow-through239.3% of $2.0M

$4.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Digital divide

Actionaid Australia

Actionaid Australia

National
High deployment62.2% of $7.5M

$4.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: International development

The Wyatt Benevolent Institution Inc

The Wyatt Benevolent Institution Inc

SA
At the 5% benchmark4.6% of $96.5M

$4.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Social welfare · General public

The Trustee For Documentary Australia

National
Flow-through122.0% of $3.6M

$4.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Arts and culture

LGBTIQPLUS HEALTH AUSTRALIA

LGBTIQPLUS HEALTH AUSTRALIA

National
Flow-through162.6% of $2.7M

$4.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Disabled persons' rights · Rights of the aged · Palliative care

Financial Counselling Foundation

Financial Counselling Foundation

NationalPublic ancillary fund
High deployment32.2% of $11.5M

$3.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Financial counselling

Foundation For National Parks & Wildlife

ACT, NSW
High deployment54.1% of $6.7M

$3.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Biodiversity · Wildlife welfare · Community development

Magen David Adom Ltd

Magen David Adom Ltd

National
High deployment71.3% of $5.1M

$3.6M in grants · FY24

Funds: Food banks · Emergency medical services · First aid training

NAB Foundation

ACT, NSW
Below the 5% benchmark3.3% of $106.5M

$3.5M in grants · FY24

Funds: Social welfare

Yadha Muru Foundation Ltd

Yadha Muru Foundation Ltd

National
Actively deploying13.9% of $21.0M

$2.9M in grants · FY24

Funds: Primary education

St George Foundation Trust

St George Foundation Trust

ACT, NSWPublic ancillary fund
Actively deploying13.0% of $21.9M

$2.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

Origin Foundation Limited

National
Below the 5% benchmark4.2% of $66.4M

$2.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Primary and secondary education

The Trustee For The L.D.S. Fast Offering Fund

National
Actively deploying8.2% of $32.9M

$2.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Social welfare

The Trustee For Westpac Community Trust

The Trustee For Westpac Community Trust

ACT, NSWPublic ancillary fund
Actively deploying6.1% of $44.4M

$2.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Economic development

Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Ltd

Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Ltd

ACT, NSW
High deployment50.7% of $5.3M

$2.7M in grants · FY24

Funds: Disasters · Homeless services · Fire prevention and control

The Profield Foundation Trust

National
Actively deploying6.4% of $39.9M

$2.5M in grants · FY24

Funds: Health · Education support · Human services

Country Education Foundation Of Australia Limited

ACT, NSW
High deployment29.4% of $8.0M

$2.4M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education support · Education partnerships · Community service organisations

Goodstack Impact Foundation (Australia)

Goodstack Impact Foundation (Australia)

NationalPublic ancillary fund
Flow-through2459.5% of $92k

$2.3M in grants · FY24

Funds: Community development

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

Rizeup Limited

Rizeup Limited

ACT, NSW
Flow-through106.1% of $2.0M

$2.1M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education support · Basic and emergency aid · Domestic and family violence refuges

YOUNG VETERANS AUSTRALIA LIMITED

YOUNG VETERANS AUSTRALIA LIMITED

National
Flow-through153.0% of $1.3M

$2.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Support groups

Australian Ethical Foundation Ltd

Australian Ethical Foundation Ltd

National
Flow-through101.6% of $2.0M

$2.0M in grants · FY24

Funds: Human rights · Animal welfare · Environment

Streetsmart Australia

Streetsmart Australia

National
Flow-through175.4% of $1.0M

$1.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Crisis intervention

The Song Room Limited

The Song Room Limited

NSW, NT
Flow-through101.0% of $1.8M

$1.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Education support · Education

The Trustee For Mazda Foundation

The Trustee For Mazda Foundation

NationalPublic ancillary fund
High deployment51.8% of $3.5M

$1.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Basic and emergency aid · Primary and secondary education

FUTURE UKRAINE LIMITED

FUTURE UKRAINE LIMITED

National
High deployment58.1% of $3.1M

$1.8M in grants · FY24

Funds: Rehabilitation · Primary and secondary education

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Funders for social welfare in South Australia — frequently asked

How many funders support social welfare in South Australia?

412 grant-making organisations operating in South Australia are associated with social welfare on the ACNC register, deploying $1.5B in grants in their latest reporting year.

Where does this data come from?

Every registered charity — including ancillary funds and foundations — files a public Annual Information Statement with the ACNC. We aggregate those filings; nothing here is private or self-reported.

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