The Balnaves Foundation is a private philanthropic organisation established in 2006 by Neil Balnaves AO. The Foundation distributes $5 million annually to Australian not-for-profit organisations working in the arts, health and education, with a focus on initiatives that benefit young people, First Nations peoples, and those facing disadvantage.
In 2026, we celebrate 20 years of partnership and shared vision with more than 60 not-for-profit organisations over the past two decades. We look forward to the decades of impact still to come.
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Latest News
May 19, 2026
Game. Set. Match. follows Ray (Wilding) and Joshua (Rick Davies) who meet after the funeral of his mother, an Australian tennis legend. As the night wears on, what starts as off-kilter banter and flirtation descends into something much darker.
April 20, 2026
Her reimagining of the Henry Lawson tale The Drover’s Wife was a theatrical triumph. Now, Leah Purcell takes her story to a new stage – and hands over her iconic role to a family member.
March 23, 2026
In 2026, we celebrate 20 years since our Founder Neil Balnaves AO began The Balnaves Foundation. Read our March Newsletter to find out more about this exciting milestone.