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Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc

Arts & Culture Point Cook, Victoria ABN: 59110944742 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc

Bengali Society of Melbourne (BSM) - Melbourne's premier Bengali cultural organization since 2012. Community platform for Bengali cultural heritage and festivals.

Founded
Headquarters
Point Cook, Victoria
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity

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 arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
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

GiveRadar's verified records show Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 5,165 arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Point Cook, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is 59110944742. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$44K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc's official registration number is 59110944742, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 arts & culture charities in Australia is 66/100.

Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc is located in Point Cook, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 7 Littlecroft St, Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc has A$44K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. It has A$44K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc. 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, Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc 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). 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.

Bengali Society of Melbourne (BSM) - Melbourne's premier Bengali cultural organization since 2012. Community platform for Bengali cultural heritage and festivals. Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$44K is below the peer average of A$1M.

Yes - Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc 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$10K-A$100K
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
A$0.0M revenue
FY2024
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 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture this charity 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 · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 4
  • 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc

What is Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc?
Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc is a arts & culture other incorporated entity based in Point Cook, Australia. Bengali Society of Melbourne (BSM) - Melbourne's premier Bengali cultural organization since 2012. Community platform for Bengali cultural heritage and festivals.
When was Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc founded?
Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc was founded in 2012.
Where is Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc located?
Headquartered in Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.
What is Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10K-A$100K.
Is Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc trustworthy?
Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc's registration number?
Registration: 59110944742 (Australia).
What is Bengali Society of Melbourne Inc's website?
http://www.bsm.org.au
Are donations to Bengali Society of Melbourne 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.