The ongoing impact of
The Morgans Foundation
The Morgans Foundation has been dedicated to supporting Australian charities since its establishment in 2005, and we are immensely proud of the impact we've been able to make. Our commitment to giving back remains steadfast, with initiatives like Big Dry Friday, launched in 2018, connecting city and country and providing financial assistance where it's needed most. We deeply value the involvement of our staff, whose contributions are matched by the Foundation, amplifying the reach of our support. We recognise the ongoing need for sustained support and the importance of collective efforts in creating positive change across Australia.
Commitment to major beneficiaries and partnerships
Here at Morgans, we maintain an unwavering commitment to major beneficiaries and collaborate closely with branch-nominated local charities. We are proud to partner with organisations where staff members are deeply connected and involved, placing our Morgans team at the heart of every collaboration. This approach ensures an authentic and personal relationship with all the organisations we support. Together, we dedicate ourselves to empowering communities, enabling growth, and leaving a lasting impact.
Major Beneficiaries
Major beneficiaries
Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club
Arthritis Foundation Queensland
Australian Cancer Research Foundation
Breast and Prostate Cancer Association of Queensland
Brisbane Legacy
Broncos Foundation
Cheba (UNSW)
Children's Tumour Foundation
Foodbank Queensland
Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Hear and Say
Karuna Hospice
Lord Somers Camp
MAD Foundation
Micah Projects Inc
Melanoma Institute Australia
MS Queensland
Opportunity International
Parkinson's Queensland
Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
QAGOMA
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Queensland Ballet
Queensland Brain Institute
RSPCA Queensland
Skull Base Cancer Research (RBWH Foundation)
Suicide Prevention Pathways
The Lady Musgrave Trust
The Taverners Foundation (Lord's Taverners QLD)
Traction
WOW Australia
Youngcare
Youth Enterprise Trust Foundation
Youth Focus
We also have a further 50 beneficiaries that are designated gift recipients.
Culture and arts
Melbourne Art Fair
Sydney Film Festival
Noosa Alive Festival
Community sport
Easts Rugby Club
Sydney Football Club
UQ Rugby
Wests Rugby Club
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Wilston/Grange AFL Club
Wycheproof Bowling Club
Health
Sohn Hearts and Minds Conference
Windgap Foundation
Youngcare
Blackdog Institute
Rural Doctors Foundation
Industry
Deloitte Tech Fast 50
Diverger Education Partnership
Economic Society of Australia
Australian British Chamber of Commerce
Noosa Mining Conference
Women in Banking and Finance
Australian Nickel Conference
QUT Business Leaders Hall of Fame
Rural and regional communities
QUT Regional and Remote Teaching Bursaries
Cana Communities
Rural Aid
Schools Plus
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Outback Futures
Roma Races
National Emerging Art Prize
Founded in 2021 by Michael Reid Galleries and Morgans, the National Emerging Art Prize exists to not only offer a robust and highly-visible platform to showcase artists in the emerging stages of their career, but also to provide the winners and runners up with a significant cash prize, mentoring and media exposure to further support their practice, and to provide a pathway to a long-term art career and representation.
Image: NEAP 2023 Winner | Joe Whyte ‘Through the Clouds’
Our annual Big Dry Friday
A day to connect city and country, providing support where it's needed most. The concept is simple, on a Friday, once a year, city people forgo (or match) what they might spend on a nice lunch or drinks and donate it to the cause.
The aim is to create long-term benefits by supporting charities focused on education, mental wellbeing, healthcare and those suffering financial hardship through natural disasters.
Pro-Bono Advice Services
The Pro-Bono Advice Service connects Morgans financial advisers with community members facing financial challenges. Our goal is to positively impact individuals and families in need, providing guidance and education to enhance their financial well-being. Morgans leverages skills from various professional areas within our business to broaden the support we offer. Our assistance is provided on a best endeavours basis, and depending on your needs, may involve a referral to a Financial Counsellor—a qualified professional offering free and confidential pro bono advice and support.
Morgans Foundation Board
Angus Douglas
Director
Brad Burns
Director
Bruce Wallis
Chairman
Gabrielle Chisholm
Director
Hamish Dee
Director
Jim Peterson
Director
Lisa Shand
Director
Louise Wegner-Parker
Director
Mark Davies
Director
Mark Pugsley
Director
Sophie Mitchell
Director
Tim Crommelin
Director
