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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAustralian Childhood Foundation is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Abbotsford, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is 28057044514. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 52/100 for youth development charities in Australia. The organization reports A$34M in annual revenue.
Australian Childhood Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 35 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Australia is 52/100.
Australian Childhood Foundation is located in Abbotsford, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is 675 Victoria St, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Australian Childhood Foundation has A$34M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Australian Childhood Foundation is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$34M in annual revenue.
Australian Childhood Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among youth development charities registered in Australia: Australian Childhood Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is below the peer average of 52/100. Its annual revenue of A$34M is well above the peer average of A$4M.
Australian Childhood Foundation is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.
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Australian donations are deductible if Australian Childhood Foundation holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Australian Childhood Foundation is registered in Australia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Australian Childhood Foundation is registered in Australia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralHow over-sanitised childhoods are harming kids’ health - The West Australian
46 Easter slice recipes that pay tribute to every iconic Australian treat - Taste
Childhood cancer support charity Redkite launches ‘By Your Side’ campaign via Hulsbosch - Campaign Brief
AI recreates nostalgic Australian childhood memories - 7NEWS
I'm a male early childhood educator. I worry about my son in care - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Southern Cross University’s groundbreaking kinship care research project - Coffs Coast News Of The Area
Mum reveals cruel taunts from anti-vaxxers over son’s death - Herald Sun
Statistics for children's cancer - Cancer Australia
Authors of their own lives? • Marian Quartly - insidestory.org.au
Australia's hidden childhood dementia disorder crisis exposed in latest figures - The Australian
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Quick facts about Australian Childhood Foundation
- What is Australian Childhood Foundation?
- Australian Childhood Foundation is a youth development large based in Abbotsford, Australia. Therapeutic Services: Family services
- When was Australian Childhood Foundation founded?
- Australian Childhood Foundation was founded in 1993.
- Where is Australian Childhood Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Abbotsford, Australia.
- What is Australian Childhood Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Australian Childhood Foundation trustworthy?
- Australian Childhood Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Australian Childhood Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 28057044514 (Australia).
- What is Australian Childhood Foundation's website?
- https://www.childhood.org.au
- Are donations to Australian Childhood Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.