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

2026 Adelaide Biennial Reivew

The 2026 Adelaide Biennial, titled Yeild Strength, requires slow looking and quiet consideration

Bangarra Dance Theatre wins prestigious International award at 2026 Venice Biennale

The win makes Bangarra the first company and first First Nations performers to receive the award since it’s inauguration.

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

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