State of Sports Fundraising

State of Sports Fundraising

October 21, 2025

Fundraising

A analysis of fundraising performance and trends in FY25

Inside, you’ll find:

  • The Drivers of Growth – what fuelled record fundraising in FY25.
  • Fundraiser Spotlights – stories from the year's most inspiring athletes and clubs
  • Community Impact – how fundraising eases costs and strengthens clubs.
  • The Bigger Picture – why sport’s financial needs are rising and how philanthropy can help
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About the Report

A Record-Breaking Year for Australian Sport in FY25

In FY25, ASF channelled the highest-ever amount of philanthropic funds into Australian sport, a 20% increase on the previous year. This record-breaking result reflects unprecedented donor engagement and thousands of fundraising campaigns nationwide.

The State of Sports Fundraising FY25 report dives into how record-breaking fundraising is shaping the future of Australian sport.

Acknowledgment of Country

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners and Elders—past and present—of the lands on which the Australian Sports Foundation operates. We extend this acknowledgment to the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, and community.

At the ASF, we celebrate the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their significant contributions to Australian sport and society.