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Australian Children's Laureate Foundation

Education Forestville, New South Wales ABN: 95141736843 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Australian Children's Laureate Foundation

The Australian Children's Laureate Foundation is responsible for the Australian Children's Laureate Program. The Laureate is an outstanding author and member of the Australian Children's community who by example and through a rigorous touring program inspires children to develop and expand their interest and understanding of literature and of story. Every two years a new children's laureate is announced and act as a national ans international ambassador for reading. This work builds the foundation of culture in our society and inculcates a love of reading in young people. More broadly, children all across Australia who have access to the Laureate through school visits, festival attendances, regional touring programs, creative projects, social media and traditional media. A particular focus of the …

Founded
Headquarters
Forestville, New South Wales
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2024

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Australian Children's Laureate Foundation has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • GiveRadar has verified DGR endorsement for this organization, which only 39% of comparable organizations hold. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Australian Children's Laureate Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 42% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Australian Children's Laureate Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Forestville, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is 95141736843. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$131K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Australian Children's Laureate Foundation's official registration number is 95141736843, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Australian Children's Laureate Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Australia is 66/100.

Australian Children's Laureate Foundation is located in Forestville, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is P.O. Box 504, Forestville, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Australian Children's Laureate Foundation has A$131K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Australian Children's Laureate Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$131K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Australian Children's Laureate Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Australian Children's Laureate Foundation holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Australian Children's Laureate Foundation is responsible for the Australian Children's Laureate Program. The Laureate is an outstanding author and member of the Australian Children's community who by example and through a rigorous touring program inspires children to develop and expand their interest and understanding of literature and of story. Every two years a new children's laureate is announced and act as a national ans international ambassador for reading. This work builds the foundation of culture in our society and inculcates a love of reading in young people. More broadly, children all across Australia who have access to the Laureate through school visits, festival attendances, regional touring programs, creative projects... Australian Children's Laureate Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$131K is below the peer average of A$8M.

Yes - Australian Children's Laureate Foundation is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible for Australian donors. GiveRadar verifies this against the official Australian Business Register and re-checks it weekly. Keep your receipt for your tax return.

Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Australian Children's Laureate Foundation holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education this charity 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Australian Children's Laureate Foundation

What is Australian Children's Laureate Foundation?
Australian Children's Laureate Foundation is a education australian public company based in Forestville, Australia. The Australian Children's Laureate Foundation is responsible for the Australian Children's Laureate Program. The Laureate is an outstanding author and member of the Australian Children's community who by example and through a rigorous touring program inspires children to develop and expand their interest and understanding of literature and of story. Every two years a new children's laureate is announced and act as a national ans international ambassador for reading. This work builds the foundation of culture in our society and inculcates a love of reading in young people. More broadly, children all across Australia who have access to the Laureate through school visits, festival attendances, regional touring programs, creative projects, social media and traditional media. A particular focus of the Laureate program has been working with children and families with low levels of literacy and children living in the remotest areas of Australia who would not readily have the chance to 'touch' literature up close and be inspired by Australia's most talented and engaging storytellers.
When was Australian Children's Laureate Foundation founded?
Australian Children's Laureate Foundation was founded in 2010.
Where is Australian Children's Laureate Foundation located?
Headquartered in Forestville, New South Wales, Australia.
What is Australian Children's Laureate Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Australian Children's Laureate Foundation trustworthy?
Australian Children's Laureate Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 Children's Laureate Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 95141736843 (Australia).
What is Australian Children's Laureate Foundation's website?
https://www.childrenslaureate.org.au
Are donations to Australian Children's Laureate 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.