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Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc

Social Services Salisbury South, SA ABN 79889755437 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc

Home Starter: Family services

Founded
Headquarters
Salisbury South, SA
Foundation type
Medium
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 58

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Salisbury South, SA, 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 79889755437. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 58/100 for social services charities in Australia. The organization reports A$671K in annual revenue.

Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 social services charities in Australia is 58/100.

Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc is located in Salisbury South, SA, Australia. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 120 Cross Keys Road, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc has A$671K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Medium. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$671K in annual revenue.

Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 social services charities registered in Australia: Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is below the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of A$671K is below the peer average of A$3M.

Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc 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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Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Family funding promises and radio hosting as election campaign heats up - News - InDaily
Jan 2026
www.indailysa.com.au
Villawood's Oakden charity home sells for $973k at family fun day auction - Adelaide Now
Nov 2025
www.adelaidenow.com.au
New Oakden home auction to support SA children's charities - realestate.com.au
Oct 2025
www.realestate.com.au
Good Home at Oakden Rise: $900k charity auction next week - Adelaide Now
Oct 2025
www.adelaidenow.com.au
Making a real difference - Adelaide Now
Jun 2025
www.adelaidenow.com.au
Community Underwriting's focus on giving back - insurancebusinessmag.com
Oct 2024
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
Children’s charity Backpacks 4 SA Kids in desperate need for more backpacks - Glam Adelaide
Apr 2024
glamadelaide.com.au
Form filed
A$0.7M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
South Australia announces its 2024 Australian of the Year Award recipients - Glam Adelaide
Nov 2023
glamadelaide.com.au
'Up to each of us to make a difference': SA Australian of the Year announced - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Nov 2023
www.abc.net.au
Form filed
A$0.7M revenue
FY2022
ACNC
A guide to SA charities that need your support this Christmas - Glam Adelaide
Dec 2021
glamadelaide.com.au

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Peer charities

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Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc This page 43 A$670,830 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc

What is Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc?
Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc is a social services medium based in Salisbury South, Australia. Home Starter: Family services
When was Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc founded?
Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc was founded in 2010.
Where is Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc located?
Headquartered in Salisbury South, Australia.
What is Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc trustworthy?
Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc's registration number?
Registration: 79889755437 (Australia).
What is Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc's website?
https://www.backpacks4sakids.org
Are donations to Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc 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.