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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBackpacks 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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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.
Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc 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.
Backpacks 4 SA Kids Inc 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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NeutralFamily funding promises and radio hosting as election campaign heats up - News - InDaily
Villawood's Oakden charity home sells for $973k at family fun day auction - Adelaide Now
New Oakden home auction to support SA children's charities - realestate.com.au
Good Home at Oakden Rise: $900k charity auction next week - Adelaide Now
Making a real difference - Adelaide Now
Community Underwriting's focus on giving back - insurancebusinessmag.com
Children’s charity Backpacks 4 SA Kids in desperate need for more backpacks - Glam Adelaide
South Australia announces its 2024 Australian of the Year Award recipients - Glam Adelaide
'Up to each of us to make a difference': SA Australian of the Year announced - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A guide to SA charities that need your support this Christmas - Glam Adelaide
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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.