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Engaging with Traditional Owners: Environment
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBush Heritage Australia is a registered environment nonprofit based in Flinders Lane, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is 78053639115. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is significantly above the average of 54/100 for environment charities in Australia. The organization reports A$42M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Bush Heritage Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 environment charities in Australia is 54/100.
Bush Heritage Australia is located in Flinders Lane, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years. Its registered address is Po Box 329, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Bush Heritage Australia has A$42M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bush Heritage Australia is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$42M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Bush Heritage Australia. 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.
Bush Heritage Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 environment charities registered in Australia: Bush Heritage Australia's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is significantly above the peer average of 54/100. Its annual revenue of A$42M is well above the peer average of A$2M.
Bush Heritage Australia 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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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 Bush Heritage Australia holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Bush Heritage Australia 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.
Bush Heritage Australia 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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NeutralLearning Night Parrot At Bush Heritage Australia's Pullen Pullen Reserve (cTLHdnyZAw) - Fathom Journal
Cultural heritage key as vast Pilungah Reserve permanently protected from mining, logging and grazing - National Indigenous Times
Melbourne Tram Brings Wildlife Awareness to Riders - Moovit
‘The environmental movement needs many hands’: saving Australia’s biodiversity is getting personal | Conservation - The Guardian
Scientist In The Australian Bush Stumbles Upon Biggest Moth He's Ever Seen - The Dodo
Jarren has been hailed the 'Indigenous Steve Irwin', but the problem is he is not a real person - 9News
Beloved by Instagrammers, walk closed to preserve paperbark forest - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
From country to coast, this podcast maps climate action at work | Bush Heritage: Big sky thinking - The Guardian
Camera captures return of rare Aussie predator believed extinct across 70km landscape - Yahoo News Australia
Inside an ambitious goal to connect two renowned national parks - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Quick facts about Bush Heritage Australia
- What is Bush Heritage Australia?
- Bush Heritage Australia is a environment large based in Flinders Lane, Australia. Engaging with Traditional Owners: Environment
- When was Bush Heritage Australia founded?
- Bush Heritage Australia was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Bush Heritage Australia?
- Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
- Where is Bush Heritage Australia located?
- Headquartered in Flinders Lane, Australia.
- What is Bush Heritage Australia's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Bush Heritage Australia trustworthy?
- Bush Heritage Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Bush Heritage Australia's registration number?
- Registration: 78053639115 (Australia).
- What is Bush Heritage Australia's website?
- https://www.bushheritage.org.au
- Are donations to Bush Heritage Australia 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.