A private philanthropic organisation dedicated to

Creating a better Australia

West Australian Symphony Orchestra Crescendo students practicing - Photo by Rebecca Mansell courtesy of WASO

The Balnaves Foundation is a private philanthropic organisation established in 2006 by Neil Balnaves AO.  Dispersing $5 million annually to eligible organisations that aim to create a better Australia through education, medicine and the arts with a focus on young people, the disadvantaged and Indigenous Australia.

Donations to date

$47m

Grants to date

98

Years of impact

19

Latest News

The April Newsletter from the Foundation is out now!

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Professor Megan Davis appointed companion of the Order of Australia

Professor Megan Davis, Voice architect, Uluru Dialogues Co-Chair and UNSW Scientia Professor has been named a companion of the Order of Australia in the 2025 Australia Day honours. Click to read more via Guardian Australia.

The January Newsletter from The Balnaves Foundation is out now!

Our January Newsletter has arrived, with news from Foundation and updates from some of our Grants. Please click here to read and to subscribe to our mailing list.

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