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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChallenge Community Services Limited is a registered social services nonprofit based in Tamworth, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its registration number is 17059209675. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 58/100 for social services charities in Australia. The organization reports A$115M in annual revenue.
Challenge Community Services Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 social services charities in Australia is 58/100.
Challenge Community Services Limited is located in Tamworth, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years. Its registered address is PO Box 487, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Challenge Community Services Limited has A$115M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Challenge Community Services Limited is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$115M in annual revenue.
Challenge Community Services Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 social services charities registered in Australia: Challenge Community Services Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100 is below the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of A$115M is well above the peer average of A$3M.
Challenge Community Services Limited 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 Challenge Community Services Limited holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Challenge Community Services Limited 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.
Challenge Community Services Limited 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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Quick facts about Challenge Community Services Limited
- What is Challenge Community Services Limited?
- Challenge Community Services Limited is a social services large based in Tamworth, Australia. Supported Employees: Supported employment services
- When was Challenge Community Services Limited founded?
- Challenge Community Services Limited was founded in 1958.
- Where is Challenge Community Services Limited located?
- Headquartered in Tamworth, Australia.
- What is Challenge Community Services Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
- Is Challenge Community Services Limited trustworthy?
- Challenge Community Services Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Challenge Community Services Limited's registration number?
- Registration: 17059209675 (Australia).
- What is Challenge Community Services Limited's website?
- https://www.challengecommunity.org.au/
- Are donations to Challenge Community Services Limited 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.