Frank Montagnese Foundation
The Story Behind the Foundation
Built on the values of a man who believed kindness was the most powerful thing you could give.
Who We Are
The Frank Montagnese Foundation was established by Gabby Montagnese to honour the life, values and legacy of her late father, Frank.
Frank believed in a simple idea: that everyone deserves to feel safe, happy, healthy and able to reach their full potential. He lived that belief through the way he treated his family, his community and the people around him every day.
Gabby has channelled Frank’s same spirit into something lasting. Drawing on her experience as a business leader and community advocate, she created the foundation to invest in the organisations and programs making the biggest difference in people’s lives across Australia.
Since its establishment in 2018, the foundation has partnered with more than 20 organisations working across mental health, youth development, family violence support, homelessness, cancer research and community welfare.
Our Approach
01.
— Our Mission
To create lasting, meaningful change by investing in preventative programs and partnerships that support the wellbeing of Australians — particularly young people and families facing hardship.
02.
— Our Vision
A world in which all people feel safe, happy, healthy and able to reach their full potential.
03.
— Our Values
The foundation is guided by Frank’s own values: trust, courage and respect. We lead with kindness, act with generosity and stay grounded in the communities we support.