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FOUNDATION

We lift up those who need it most, creating ripples of positive change through targeted grants, heartfelt community support, and meaningful connections that transform lives across Australia and beyond.

Our Mission

Helping to carry the load for those in need.

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Support the community with Bayard

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Give grants for programs and research

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Make a connection & a difference

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Our History

The Bayard Foundation supports the Arts, Sport, Education & Charities within the communities both in Australia and Overseas. It highlights those programs in need of funding, helping to carry the load. We show compassion, make connections, & help make a difference.

Our Values

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COMPASSION

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HUMILITY

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KINDNESS

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Who we Support

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THE ARTS

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EDUCATION

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SPORT

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CHARITIES

Recent Media Releases

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Vale Gary Johnston

The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs would like to send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of long-time sponsor Gary Johnston who had sadly passed away at the age of 71. Gary and his family were long time supporters of the Bulldogs, including being major sponsors of the Club for many years through the Jaycar company.

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We provide help to the people that need it the most.

Our Achievements

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600+

Fundraisers attended

$ 749,696

Grants and donations made for use in Australia

Who we support

Logo of Charlie Teo Foundation with a stylized blue brain design above the foundation's name in bold letters.
FSHD Global Research Foundation Ltd logo featuring blue text and a smiling face design.
Steve Waugh Foundation logo featuring a teal "W" with a white teardrop shape in the center.
Starlight Children's Foundation logo with a silhouette of a child reaching for a star.
Logo of Operation Restore Hope Australia, featuring the acronym ORHA in colorful letters. There's a smiling face with a bandana and star. The text indicates it's an Australian cleft and craniofacial charity founded in 1998.
View fullsize As proud supporters of the @artgalleryofnsw, we’re joining in the celebration of NAIDOC Week. The 2025 theme ‘The next generation: strength, vision and legacy’ honours not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahe
View fullsize Friday 4 July 2025 NRLW @nrl_bulldogs run onto Accor stadium making history. Proudly sponsored by @jaycar_electronics and supported by @bayardfoundation Its great to see Jaycar back ! #womeninsports #leadership #legacy
View fullsize For almost 100 years artists at Yirrkala have shared art as a means of cultural diplomacy – as a respectful assertion of power in its diverse forms, from sovereignty to influence, authority and control, to energy, strength and pride. Yolŋu pow
View fullsize On World Refugee Day 2025, the Bayard Foundation stands in solidarity with all those forced to flee conflict, persecution or disaster. This year’s theme, “Solidarity with Refugees,” calls us to move beyond empathy and into action&m
View fullsize What a night! Rewind to Saturday night 2 weeks ago where founder Kerry- Anne attended The @charlieteofoundation 2025 Rebel Ball and it was nothing short of extraordinary. We’re proud to share that they raised over $685,000 AFTER costs in jus
View fullsize "You can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!" Anne Frank