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Hunter Region Mc, New South Wales ABN: 67001692566 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Compassion Australia

Child Sponsorship Program: Child development

Founded
Headquarters
Hunter Region Mc, New South Wales
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Compassion Australia has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 455 youth development charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1979, it predates 83% of the youth development charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 61 is below most of the 498 youth development charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore Australia data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 49% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Compassion Australia is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Hunter Region Mc, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its registration number is 67001692566. 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 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$97M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Compassion Australia's official registration number is 67001692566, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Compassion Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 youth development charities in Australia is 66/100.

Compassion Australia is located in Hunter Region Mc, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years. Its registered address is Po Box 1, Hunter Region Mc, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Compassion Australia has A$97M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Compassion Australia is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$97M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Compassion 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Compassion Australia 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). 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.

Among youth development charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$97M is well above the peer average of A$4M.

Yes - Compassion Australia 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.

Annual revenue
A$10M-A$100M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Compassion Australia holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
112
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Selective compassion in Australia’s refugee policy - Pearls and Irritations
Mar 2026
johnmenadue.com
Empowering Girls: Compassion’s Mission for a Brighter Future - Hope 103.2
Mar 2025
hope1032.com.au
Form filed
A$97.0M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Former Qantas & Virgin Marketer Joins Compassion Australia As CMO - bandt.com.au
Aug 2024
www.bandt.com.au
Barker students weave a “tapestry of compassion” - Sydney Anglicans
Jul 2024
sydneyanglicans.net
Compassion Australia CEO’s mission to end child marriage - sightmagazine.com.au
Mar 2024
sightmagazine.com.au
Through Compassion Philippines, Locals Can Now Sponsor Children - Christianity Today
Feb 2024
www.christianitytoday.com
Compassion’s Philippines fundraising revolution - The Other Cheek
Jan 2024
theothercheek.com.au
Form filed
A$100.4M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$98.3M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Global Hunger is at All-Time High, Says Compassion Australia - Hope 103.2
Sep 2022
hope1032.com.au
Form filed
A$97.0M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$93.7M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)
A teacher turned builder will donate the profits of this house sale to Compassion - realestate.com.au
Aug 2017
www.realestate.com.au

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
Youth Development this charity 498
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Compassion Australia

What is Compassion Australia?
Compassion Australia is a youth development australian public company based in Hunter Region Mc, Australia. Child Sponsorship Program: Child development
When was Compassion Australia founded?
Compassion Australia was founded in 1979.
Where is Compassion Australia located?
Headquartered in Hunter Region Mc, New South Wales, Australia.
What is Compassion Australia's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is Compassion Australia trustworthy?
Compassion Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Compassion Australia's registration number?
Registration: 67001692566 (Australia).
What is Compassion Australia's website?
https://www.compassion.com.au
Are donations to Compassion 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.