A private philanthropic organisation dedicated to

Creating a better Australia

What we fund

The Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission 2025: Ancient Feelings by Thomas J Price

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, those facing disadvantage and Indigenous Australia.

Donations to date

$47m

Grants to date

98

Years of impact

19

Latest News

Bianca Hunt is the 2026 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow

Kamilaroi, Barkindji, Ballardong and Whadjuk woman Bianca Hunt is the 2026 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow

The December Newsletter is out now!

As another year comes to a close at the speed of light, please enjoy an update on a few of our grants.

Mitch Cairns announced as inaugural Neil Balnaves Fellow

The Balnaves Foundation and Mosman Art Gallery are pleased to announce artist Mitch Cairns as the inaugural recipient of The Neil Balnaves Fellowship.

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