Best Nonprofits Companies in Australia
The 211 best Nonprofits companies in Australia in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: CDC Data Centres.
Australia's Nonprofits sector is more active than the funding headline suggests, and this directory tracks 211 companies to show you exactly where the money's moving. Total disclosed funding sits at $3.7B, though that number is almost entirely shaped by one outlier: Cdc Data Centres accounts for the full $3.7B on its own, with the rest of the field, including White Box Enterprises ($12M), Orygen ($5M), and Flightsafety ($2M), operating at a fraction of that scale. Strip out the top line and you've got a sector that's genuinely fragmented, mission-driven, and hungry for capital.
So what's actually gaining momentum right now? Food equity, crisis aid, and food rescue are the themes drawing attention this quarter, and coverage is climbing. Regulatory headwinds aren't unique to Australia either, a stalled sales tax exemption bill in Oklahoma is a reminder of how policy uncertainty ripples through nonprofit finances globally, and local operators here face similar structural pressures. I'd watch how investors like Artesian and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency deploy their next rounds. The mission-focused tier is thinly funded but not standing still.
Ranked: Best Nonprofits companies in Australia
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founded | Founder | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AASYP Nonprofit organization that fosters partnership and collaboration, promoting cultural understanding… | — | — | Unfunded | 2018 | Nash Mesquita-Mendes Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | 1 job opening |
| 2 | Abcb Developer of national building codes and certification schemes | — | — | Unfunded | 1994 | — | DrupalPHPMathJax+15 | — |
| 3 | ACH Group Provider of aged care services and support for older people | — | — | Unfunded | 1952 | Pavel Abaev Founder & CEO | WordPressTypeScriptPHP+32 | 2 awards |
| 4 | Adelaide University Space Society The Space Society is a club that was founded in April 2017. | — | — | — | 2017 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Adelaidesbn | — | — | Unfunded | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Afcx | — | — | Unfunded | 2016 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — |
| 7 | Aidhub Provider of AI-powered program management solutions for nonprofits | — | — | Unfunded | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Alexandriaagenda Provider of stakeholder management consulting services | — | — | Unfunded | 2014 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Nonprofits companies in Australia
#1
Funding Raised · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · founded 2008$3.7Braised▾
CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. They have been providing public health programs and information for over 70 years, including their efforts in managing chronic and infectious diseases and emergency threats like COVID-19.
- May 2026Conventional Debt$2.8B
- Dec 2023Conventional Debt$939.6M
#2
Funding Raised · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 2009 · 121 employees$1.7Mraised▾
Provider of aviation safety resources and programs. It offers a range of services including accident data, safety initiatives, training programs, and resources to improve aviation safety worldwide. These resources are designed to support organizations in enhancing their safety practices and preventing accidents. The organization also conducts research and publishes reports on aviation safety issues. It works with various partners and stakeholders in the aviation industry to promote a safer aviation environment. Key programs include the Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) and the Aviation Safety Network (ASN).
- Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$693.3K
- Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$475.5K
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$475.5K
- Jan 2019Grant (prize money)$91.7K
#3
Series B · Brisbane, Queensland · founded 2019$12Mraised▾
White Box Enterprises is a social enterprise that works with various stakeholders to support and grow the jobs-focused social enterprise sector in Australia. They aim to create 5,000 new jobs for overlooked Australians by 2030.
- Nov 2023Series B$12M
- Nov 2023Grant (prize money)$750K
#4
Funding Raised · Parkville, Victoria · founded 2002 · 708 employees$5.4Mraised▾
Foundation focused on health care system
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$5.4M
#5
Public · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 1985$1Mraised▾
Provider of resources, research, and events focused on workplace inclusion. It offers tools for diversity and inclusion planning across various dimensions. These dimensions include age, culture, disability, gender, mental health, and race. The organization delivers learning programs, speaker services, and an inclusive employer index.
- 2021Grant (prize money)$1M
#6
Series A · Mullumbimby, New South Wales · founded 2015 · 30 employees$1Mraised▾
Seabin is a company that develops and manufactures floating trash can-like devices called Seabins, which are used to collect and remove marine debris from the water. The company aims to address the global problem of ocean plastic pollution and promote ocean conservation.
- 2021Series A—
- Feb 2020Series A$1M
#7
Funding Raised · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 1985 · 60 employees$625.6Kraised▾
Provider of gender equality advocacy and support for women and girls. This organization advances and protects the rights of diverse women and girls through various initiatives. They work with women's rights organizations, promoting systemic change and strengthening feminist movements. The organization offers resources, workshops, and undertakes advocacy efforts to achieve gender equality. Their work includes promoting feminist foreign policy and supporting communities facing humanitarian crises. They provide a platform for collaboration and transformative action to achieve gender equality for all.
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$625.6K
#8
Funding Raised · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 2019 · 9 employees$163.3Kraised▾
Provider of formulations, testing and upscaling solutions intended to serve the personal care, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry. The company offers research, formulation, development, testing and regulation and production solution services, helping organizations create innovative products by assisting them in the production process.
- Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$163.3K
#9
Seed · Chippendale, New South Wales · founded 2017$500Kraised▾
Not-for-profit association focusing on climate change
- Jan 2019Seed$500K
#10
Funding Raised · Sydney, New South Wales · founded 1985 · 25 employees$339.9Kraised▾
Provider of shelter, housing, and supportive services for homeless women and children. It offers shelter and supportive services to women and children experiencing homelessness. The organization also operates housing programs designed to foster self-sufficiency and help break the cycle of homelessness. These programs aim to provide the necessary support to help individuals and families secure stable housing and achieve long-term well-being.
- May 2012Grant (prize money)$97.4K
- Apr 2011Grant (prize money)$97.4K
- May 2010Grant (prize money)$23.8K
- Apr 2009Grant (prize money)$23.8K
#11
Seed · Cairns, Queensland · founded 2016$400Kraised▾
Reef Restoration Foundation focuses on enhancing the quality of life for older people through their Resilience & Recovery program. They support projects to address the coral bleaching issues in reefs.
- Oct 2017Seed—
- 2016Grant (prize money)$400K
#12
Funding Raised · Melbourne, Victoria · founded 2013$20Kraised▾
Not-for-profit organization that promotes partnerships and self-determination for communities. Company increasing resources, building partnerships, and sharing knowledge to fulfill the purpose of communities.
- Jul 2023Grant (prize money)$20K
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