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Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc

The BSO maintains a community orchestra in Brisbane that contributes to its Vision that 'Music touches every life'. Within this Vision, the Mission of the BSO is to 'Connect the lives of our members, artists and audiences through the joy of musical performance, excellence and growth.'

Founded
Headquarters
Newmarket, Qld
Foundation type
Small
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 52

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

Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Newmarket, Qld, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is 95305596533. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$109K in annual revenue.

Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 52/100.

Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc is located in Newmarket, Qld, Australia. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is 17 Thurlow St, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc has A$109K 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.

Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Small. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$109K in annual revenue.

Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The BSO maintains a community orchestra in Brisbane that contributes to its Vision that 'Music touches every life'. Within this Vision, the Mission of the BSO is to 'Connect the lives of our members, artists and audiences through the joy of musical performance, excellence and growth.' Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100. Its annual revenue of A$109K is below the peer average of A$1M.

Brisbane Symphony Orchestra 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 BRISBANE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc This page 52 A$109,248 -
Wandin & District Historical Museum Society Inc 53 A$101,689 -
Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association Inc 52 A$122,043 -
Gopinath Inc 52 A$383,117 -
Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship Trust 52 A$127,383 -

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)

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc

What is Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc?
Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc is a arts & culture small based in Newmarket, Australia. The BSO maintains a community orchestra in Brisbane that contributes to its Vision that 'Music touches every life'. Within this Vision, the Mission of the BSO is to 'Connect the lives of our members, artists and audiences through the joy of musical performance, excellence and growth.'
When was Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc founded?
Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc was founded in 1993.
Where is Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc located?
Headquartered in Newmarket, Australia.
What is Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc trustworthy?
Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc's registration number?
Registration: 95305596533 (Australia).
What is Brisbane Symphony Orchestra Inc's website?
https://www.brisbanesymphony.org.au/
Are donations to Brisbane Symphony Orchestra 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.