Philanthropy and Social Justice: Examining the Social Impact of Grant-making by Philanthropic Institutions in Australia

Simm explores how Australian philanthropic foundations conceptualize and implement grantmaking to advance social justice. Through in-depth case studies, she evaluates the social impacts of these grants and investigates how institutional priorities, evaluation practices, and stakeholder relationships mediate the effectiveness and justice orientation of philanthropic efforts. The research aims to understand the mechanisms that either enhance or limit philanthropy’s contribution to social justice outcomes.