Best Science & Technology Charities in Australia 2026

Discover the top-rated science & technology charities ranked by trust score and transparency in Australia.

1

Spatial Information Systems Research Ltd

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$7,638,401 Data: 68%

Space: Technology

2

Sugar Research Limited

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$2,086,716 Data: 68%

Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship (ASIS): Adult education

3

Enterprize Tasmania Ltd

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$1,028,482 Data: 68%

Passive entrepreneurship support through events, mentoring, collaborative workspace etc: Entrepreneurship

4

Dairy Australia Limited

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$60,099,490 Data: 63%

Research: Agriculture

5

Ear Science Institute Australia Incorporated

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$21,665,942 Data: 63%

Establish the Link Between Hearing Loss and Dementia: Diseases and conditions

6

National Ageing Research Institute Limited

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$6,262,473 Data: 63%

Translational Research Program: Health and medical research

7

Centre For Appropriate Technology Limited

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$3,010,318 Data: 63%

Hotspot Installation: Mobile communications

8

Deadlyscience Ltd

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$2,363,766 Data: 63%

DeadlyWeather: Education

9

Headway Adult Development Program Inc

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$2,053,303 Data: 63%

Headway Adult Development Program: Brain and nervous system disorders

10

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$1,631,060 Data: 63%

Friedreich Ataxia Research Funding and Advocacy: Genetic conditions and birth defects

11

Orthopaedic Research Institute Of Queensland Limited

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$528,760 Data: 63%

Research: Health and medical research

12

The Australian Chapter Of The Batten Disease Support & Research Association Incorporated

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$252,449 Data: 63%

Family Support: Family disability resources

13

CureCell Ltd

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$36,306 Data: 63%

Support researchers through Precision Philanthropy: Biotechnology

14

Cure Blindness Australia Inc

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$29,877 Data: 63%

Research into Genetic Eye Diseases: Eye diseases

15

The Trustee For Linden Observatory Trust

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$16,618 Data: 63%

Tours and observing nights: Astronomy

16

Cansurvive Research Association

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$13,673 Data: 63%

Seminars: Medical support services

17

Casino And District Family History Group Incorporated

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$9,458 Data: 63%

'Researching Your Family History': Genealogy

18

Warburton Online Incorporated

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$3,633 Data: 63%

Outreach Workshop: Information and communications technology (ICT)

19

JR Darling Foundation Limited

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$6,971,187 Data: 58%

Grants program 2: Psychology and behavioural science

20

Mount Gravatt Men's Shed Inc

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$131,544 Data: 58%

3D Creative Computing: Information and communications technology (ICT)

21

Institute Of Bone And Joint Research

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$102,128 Data: 58%

Research, education and health services: Diseases and conditions

22

The Trustee For Mark Mitchell Research Foundation

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$79,643 Data: 58%

Grant maker 1: Unknown or not classified

23

Beyondblue Depression Research Ancillary Fund Trust

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$76,131 Data: 58%

Research: Health and medical research

24

Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$71,528 Data: 58%

Understanding emergency care services for low back pain: Healthcare quality

25

The Trustee For Carroll Research Trust

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$60,612 Data: 58%

GrantMaker: Grantmaking

26

Oesophageal Atresia Research Association (OARA) Limited

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$49,469 Data: 58%

Funding nurses to care for children at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital: Paediatrics

27

Tasmanian Historical Research Association Incorporated

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$35,576 Data: 58%

Lectures: History

28

Furneaux Historical Research association Inc

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$33,132 Data: 58%

Operation by volunteers of the Furneaux Museum on Flinders Island.: Arts and culture

29

The Trustee For Rae And Edith Bennett Research Fund

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$32,040 Data: 58%

GrantMaker: Grantmaking

30

Overeaters Anonymous Sydney Intergroup incorporated

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$27,004 Data: 58%

AA Big Book Study Workshop: Psychology and behavioural science

31

Talkback Assoc For Aphasia Inc

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$17,413 Data: 58%

Support for people living with aphasia and their carers by facilitating social connections: Brain and nervous system disorders

32

The Trustee For The William Buckland Research Fund

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$15,230 Data: 58%

Program 1: Unknown or not classified

33

The Bronowski Institute Of Behavioural Neuroscience Incorporated

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$1,560 Data: 58%

The application of non-invasive methods for helping patients with insomnia: Brain and nervous system disorders

34

Inability Possability Inc

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$800 Data: 58%

Awareness of severe acquired brain injury: Brain and nervous system disorders

35

The Trustee For Institute Of Public Affairs Research Trust

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$2,756,387 Data: 53%

Climate Change research program: Science

36

Mosquito And Arbovirus Research Committee Inc

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$231,054 Data: 53%

Research: Health and medical research

37

The Trustee For Jem Research Foundation Trust

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$206,527 Data: 53%

Research Promotion: Health and medical research

38

The Trustee For Selby Scientific Foundation

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$87,356 Data: 53%

Education: Education

39

Ringwood Historical Research Group INC.

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$6,968 Data: 53%

Digitising of Local Newspapers: Archives and special collections

40

Newcastle Breast Centre Research Association

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$1,025 Data: 53%

Research: Health and medical research

41

The Trustee For Sangamitha Foundation

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$-6,745 Data: 53%

Minda Incorporated: Brain and nervous system disorders

42

Centre For Whale Research Western Australia Incorporated

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$52,550 Data: 47%

Whale Research: Wildlife welfare

43

Northside Congregation Branch Inc

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$500 Data: 47%

EFKS LOVE N SHARE: Christian Science

44

The Trustee for the Ajf Innovation Fund

AU Trust: 65/100 Revenue: A$332 Data: 47%

The Trustee for the Ajf Innovation Fund is a science technology organization based in Richmond, Australia. Founded in 2013. Annual revenue: $332. Registration: 66737633096.

45

The Klein Research Institute Ltd.

AU Trust: 65/100 Data: 42%

Research: Health and medical research

46

The Trustee For The Victorian Research Fund

AU Trust: 60/100 Data: 47%

Whether you are an undergraduate student or an experienced nursing superstar, ACN is here to support you and help you stay informed, connected and inspired.

47

Centre For Eye Research Australia Limited

AU Trust: 60/100 Data: 42%

Centre for Eye Research Australia

48

Marringbo Charitable Trust

AU Trust: 60/100 Revenue: A$10,455 Data: 42%

Our charity invests, so that the income from those investments may be provided to the benefit of research and other charitable activities in Victoria.

49

Oda Research and Development-Australia Ltd

AU Trust: 60/100 Data: 37%

Oda Research and Development-Australia Ltd is a science technology organization based in Melton South, Australia. Founded in 2024. Registration: 15681792272.

50

The Centre For Volunteering

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$4,781,318 Data: 75%

Strategic leadership and research: Voluntarism

51

First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$7,669,275 Data: 70%

We resolve outstanding native title issues and create new traditional owner corporations: Economic development

52

Per Capita Australia Limited

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$1,419,729 Data: 70%

Full Employment Reconstruction: Social sciences

53

Sydney Institute Of Marine Science

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$8,895,346 Data: 65%

General Marine Research: Marine science

54

National ICT Australia Limited

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$3,366,000 Data: 65%

ICT Research and Development: Research and development

55

The Trustee For Elizabeth Penfold Simpson Prize

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$32,611 Data: 65%

Elizabeth Penfold Simpson Prize: Brain and nervous system disorders

56

The Inflammatory Neuropathy Support Group Of Victoria Incorporated

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$10,910 Data: 65%

Support Group for persons suffering GBS and CIDP: Immune system diseases

57

Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation Limited

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$2,139,424 Data: 60%

Funding Medical Research at SE Qld Universities: Health and medical research

58

Cooroy Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group Inc

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$18,372 Data: 55%

Education: Community development

59

The Swallow Foundation

AU Trust: 55/100 Revenue: A$25 Data: 55%

The Swallow Foundation supports research into disorders of the oesophagus and stomach. Research is performed in collaboration with investigators across Australia

60

Australian National Fabrication Facility Limited

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$17,116,414 Data: 65%

National Resilience and Sovereign Capability: Nanotechnology

61

Glengallan Homestead Trust Ltd

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$285,653 Data: 65%

Research of previous owners: History

62

Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$171,648,726 Data: 60%

Research, Marketing and promotions: Agriculture

63

Your Space Australia Incorporated

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$3,784,860 Data: 60%

Work Skills: Job services

64

Kensington Neighbourhood House Inc.

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$940,357 Data: 60%

Code Club: Learning technology

65

The Genealogical Society Of Victoria Inc.

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$270,742 Data: 60%

Family History Research: Genealogy

66

Osteopathy Australia Research Foundation

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$55,178 Data: 60%

Osteopathy Australia Research Foundation Grant: Health and medical research

67

St Helens Online Inc

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$39,983 Data: 60%

STEM For Girls Club: Computer science

68

Schizophrenia Research Institute

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$39,344 Data: 60%

An independent, not-for-profit, medical research institute dedicated to improving the lives of people living with brain and nervous system disorders.

69

Mars Society Australia Inc.

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$24,189 Data: 60%

M.A.R.S. (Mars Arkaroola Research Station) - formerly Mars Oz: Aerospace engineering

70

The Trustee For John Winter Research Fund

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$71,588 Data: 55%

GrantMaker: Grantmaking

71

The Trustee For Karl Mcmanus Foundation

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$5,872 Data: 55%

Beware of ticks: Digestive system diseases

72

Weizmann Australia Scientific Exchange Foundation

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$5 Data: 55%

Higher Education - Research Programs: Higher education

73

Bioprocessing Network Inc

AU Trust: 53/100 Revenue: A$185,873 Data: 50%

Annual Conference: Biology

74

Royce Simmons Foundation Limited

AU Trust: 52/100 Revenue: A$645,705 Data: 65%

We raised money which we forwarded to Dementia Australia in order to fund research programs aimed at finding a cure for Dementia.

75

Charitable Fund

AU Trust: 52/100 Revenue: A$203,000 Data: 65%

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76

Special Teaching and Research (STaR) Ltd

AU Trust: 50/100 Revenue: A$1,009,591 Data: 55%

Childcare Placement and support program: Equal opportunity in education

77

The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society

AU Trust: 50/100 Revenue: A$1,681 Data: 55%

Family Connection / Support: Social media

78

Engineering Aid Australia

AU Trust: 50/100 Revenue: A$436,626 Data: 50%

2.Engineering Aid Australia Continuing School Scholarships and Jeff Dobell Memorial Scholarships: Equal opportunity in education

79

Mcgarvie Smith Institute

AU Trust: 50/100 Revenue: A$164,143 Data: 50%

Providing research grants to institutions and universities across Australia: Research and development

80

The Henry Doubleday Research Association Of Australia Inc.

AU Trust: 50/100 Revenue: A$19,141 Data: 50%

Seedbank Project: Food sovereignty

81

Kimberley Specialist In Research Incorporated

AU Trust: 50/100 Revenue: A$1,500 Data: 50%

Animal Welfare: Wildlife welfare

82

Mid Murray Lands Local History Group Incorporated

AU Trust: 50/100 Revenue: A$10,556 Data: 45%

Research: Unknown or not classified

83

Workplace Giving Australia Research and Technology Limited

AU Trust: 47/100 Data: 50%

Good2Give is a not-for-profit organisation that makes it easy for businesses and donors to connect with the charities that matter to them.

84

The Urological Research Centre Inc.

AU Trust: 47/100 Revenue: A$2,999 Data: 45%

Urological research: Health and medical research

85

Victorian Christian Science Nurses Support Association Incorporated

AU Trust: 47/100 Revenue: A$282 Data: 40%

Christian Science nursing support: Christian Science

86

The Trustee for the Siganto Foundation

AU Trust: 45/100 Revenue: A$274,572 Data: 40%

Siganto Digital Learning Workshops: Information and communications technology (ICT)

87

Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action Aboriginal Corporation

AU Trust: 37/100 Data: 30%

Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action Aboriginal Corporation is a science technology organization based in WOOLLOONGABBA, Australia. Founded in 1993. Registration: 99701406156.

88

Technology Awareness Group Australia Limited

AU Trust: 37/100 Data: 30%

Technology Awareness Group Australia Limited is a science technology organization based in St Kilda East, Australia. Founded in 2025. Registration: 57689183711.

89

Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Research Institute & Fellowship Ltd

AU Trust: 37/100 Data: 30%

Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Research Institute & Fellowship Ltd is a science technology organization based in Noosaville, Australia. Founded in 2024. Registration: 57682071441.

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A Little Chemistry

AU Trust: 35/100 Data: 25%

A Little Chemistry is a science technology organization in Australia. Founded in 2025. Registration: 14507969809.