The Buderim Foundation was launched in 2004 and, thanks to many generous donors in our community, we started distributing grants in 2008.
The concept is simple …
Money In – Donations and bequests received
Money Managed – Funds professionally invested
Money Out – Earnings distributed as grants
The donations and bequests are never spent thanks to our two very committed Major Sponsors and Silver Sponsor, our volunteers who donate their time and talent, and our fundraising events which help cover administration costs.
So far, the Foundation has provided:
$940,031 worth of Buderim Foundation Community Grants to 105 community organisations in the Buderim Region
$906,412 in Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund grants to ten organisations throughout the Sunshine Coast region, as well as
$307,950 worth of Back-to-School vouchers for families at the start of the school year (provided by FRRR)
2025 Community Grant APPLICATIONS are NOW OPEN and CLOSE Tuesday 1st July.
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Powering Olympic Dreams – How a new motor keeps young paddlers safe on their journey
Sunshine Coast Paddlesports Club – Safety boat motor replacementGrant Amount: $3,500 (September 2024)Impact: 200+ paddlers trained safely, 24 elite juniors supported on pathway to 2032 Olympics. The Sunshine Coast Paddlesports
$80,000 in funding to support people in crisis
Buderim Foundation Thompson Charitable Fund provides more than $80,000 in funding to support people in crisis Sunshine Coast families in need, and those affected by domestic violence, will receive vital
Over $110,000 in grants for Buderim Community projects
Buderim Foundation grants provide over $110,000 for community projects Community projects including emergency response, disability surfing, youth development and theatre are to share in more than $110,000 from the Buderim
