The Towards a Just Society Fund (TJSF) is a small philanthropic organisation operating as a sub-fund of the Melbourne Community Foundation. The fund’s general aim is to:
“assist in the reduction of current injustices affecting particular groups and individuals in Australian society and/or to increase the capacity of such people to overcome any disadvantages, discrimination or injustices through their own efforts."
Since inception in 2003, TJSF has distributed grants with a total value in excess of $900,000.
Currently, TJSF is giving priority to projects that support an increase in Aboriginal participation in education and improve Aboriginal educational outcomes.
TJSF grants have supported a range of strategies, including:
TJSF does not use a formal submission process,
preferring to develop a strategy to achieve common goals in partnership
with an organisation, institution or school. TJSF is able to provide
funds only to organisations which have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)
registration with the Australian Taxation Office.
Once the purpose and a potential budget figure has been agreed in
principle, the organisation and TJSF conclude a simple one page
agreement defining the purpose of any grant, administrative procedures,
and reporting requirements.
Donations are tax deductible and should be made to the
Australian Communities Foundation using the TJSF-ASBF Donation Form.
Any person making a donation of at least $1,000 in any one year may
apply for TJSF membership.
Mail: The Towards a Just Society Fund
c/- Melbourne Community Foundation
Suite 6, 19-35 Gertrude St
FITZROY VIC 3065
Tel: 03 9399 3380
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