IOOF Foundation Information

IOOF's history is steeped in helping people regardless of race, religion or gender. Formed as a friendly society in 1846, it was a convenient structure for people who shared a common goal to combine their resources and pursue that objective. For the founders of IOOF, that objective was to raise funds, via member contributions, to help those experiencing long-term illness. It's fitting, therefore, that the traditions of 160 years ago continue today, through the work of the IOOF Foundation. By providing grants that support Australian not-for-profit organisations working with disadvantaged families, disadvantaged children and youth and aged care, the IOOF Foundation is making a difference to those in need. We believe that philanthropic endeavours should fund outcomes, not intentions. To that end we have always gifted money where it will achieve something valuable and meaningful within our community. The grants that are approved are innovative, yet sustainable, and are those that will provide value to the community - this helps ensure that grants provided make a real impact on the community and achieve a meaningful result. Since the Foundation was established, we have gifted more than $8m to charities, nation-wide.