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We provided opportunities for children and young people to: engage with stories, rich literature, creative writing and arts activities that enhanced their imaginations, language and literacy development. We modelled strategies for parents and caregivers to: develop their storytelling and literacy understandings enabling them to facilitate their children s language and literacy development at home. gather free of charge at Big Sky Stories with their children and young people to talk, play, read together and create. We provided professional learning opportunities for teachers on the role of quality literature and the creative arts in learners language and literacy development.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Big Sky Stories Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 25% of the 8,012 social services charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBig Sky Stories Ltd is a registered social services nonprofit based in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2022. Its registration number is 28658119254. 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 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$341K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Big Sky Stories Ltd's official registration number is 28658119254, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Big Sky Stories Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('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 66/100.
Big Sky Stories Ltd is located in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years. Its registered address is 360 Argent St, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Big Sky Stories Ltd has A$341K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Big Sky Stories Ltd is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$341K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Big Sky Stories Ltd. 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, Big Sky Stories Ltd 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.
We provided opportunities for children and young people to: engage with stories, rich literature, creative writing and arts activities that enhanced their imaginations, language and literacy development. We modelled strategies for parents and caregivers to: develop their storytelling and literacy understandings enabling them to facilitate their children s language and literacy development at home. gather free of charge at Big Sky Stories with their children and young people to talk, play, read together and create. We provided professional learning opportunities for teachers on the role of quality literature and the creative arts in learners language and literacy development. Big Sky Stories Ltd is classified as a social services organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among social services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$341K is below the peer average of A$4M.
Yes - Big Sky Stories Ltd 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.
Filing history
2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Australian donations are deductible if Big Sky Stories Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Big Sky Stories Ltd 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.
Big Sky Stories Ltd 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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- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
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- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2022
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Big Sky Stories Ltd
- What is Big Sky Stories Ltd?
- Big Sky Stories Ltd is a social services australian public company based in Broken Hill, Australia. We provided opportunities for children and young people to: engage with stories, rich literature, creative writing and arts activities that enhanced their imaginations, language and literacy development. We modelled strategies for parents and caregivers to: develop their storytelling and literacy understandings enabling them to facilitate their children s language and literacy development at home. gather free of charge at Big Sky Stories with their children and young people to talk, play, read together and create. We provided professional learning opportunities for teachers on the role of quality literature and the creative arts in learners language and literacy development.
- When was Big Sky Stories Ltd founded?
- Big Sky Stories Ltd was founded in 2022.
- Where is Big Sky Stories Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is Big Sky Stories Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
- Is Big Sky Stories Ltd trustworthy?
- Big Sky Stories Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 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 Big Sky Stories Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: 28658119254 (Australia).
- What is Big Sky Stories Ltd's website?
- https://www.bigskystories.org.au
- Are donations to Big Sky Stories Ltd 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.