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Gifts in Wills: Emergency medical services
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCentral Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Mackay, Qld, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is 73415515751. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. The organization reports A$15M in annual revenue.
Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Australia is 42/100.
Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd is located in Mackay, Qld, Australia. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years. Its registered address is 16 Mike Jones Street, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd has A$15M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$15M in annual revenue.
Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 disaster relief charities registered in Australia: Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 42/100. Its annual revenue of A$15M is well above the peer average of A$5M.
Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd 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 Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service 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.
Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service 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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Neutral‘He wouldn’t have survived’: Mates give back to rescuers - The Courier Mail
A British tourist had his foot bitten off by a shark while snorkeling off the coast of Australia - Business Insider
Fatal shark attack in Queensland is third incident in same spot - The i Paper
Man killed in shark attack near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - The Independent
This Australian cattle farmer fights off one of the world's deadliest snakes and survives - IBTimes India
Tourist on drugs falls into campfire three times; badly burnt - Inquirer.net
Sailor stung by deadly jellyfish in freak Australia mishap - Times of Malta
Man hospitalised after being stung by jellyfish off Queensland state - Times of Malta
Australian dives face-first into deadly peanut-sized jellyfish - The Telegraph
Australian Dives Face-First Into Deadly Jellyfish - U.S. News & World Report
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Quick facts about Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd
- What is Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd?
- Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd is a disaster relief large based in Mackay, Australia. Gifts in Wills: Emergency medical services
- When was Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd founded?
- Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd was founded in 1994.
- Where is Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Mackay, Australia.
- What is Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd trustworthy?
- Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: 73415515751 (Australia).
- What is Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service Ltd's website?
- http://www.cqrescue.org.au
- Are donations to Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service 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.