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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEarthwatch Institute is a registered environment nonprofit based in Carlton, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its registration number is 25875253851. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 58/100 for environment charities in Australia. The organization reports A$3M in annual revenue.
Earthwatch Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 58/100.
Earthwatch Institute is located in Carlton, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is Suite G06, 60 Leicester St, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Earthwatch Institute has A$3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Earthwatch Institute is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Medium. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$3M in annual revenue.
Earthwatch Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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: Earthwatch Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of A$3M is comparable to the peer average of A$2M.
Earthwatch Institute 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 Earthwatch Institute holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Earthwatch Institute 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.
Earthwatch Institute 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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How citizen science is shaping international conservation - The Conversation
From Idea to Implementation: The Making of a Citizen Science Project - National Park Service (.gov)
How EY-Earthwatch Ambassadors champion environmental stewardship | EY - US - EY
Corals storm back after ‘sea-weeding’ project - JCU Australia - James Cook University
Remember that record $443m of funding for the Great Barrier Reef? This is what happened to it - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
‘Very high’ levels of microplastic waste at some of Sydney’s most popular beaches - SMH.com.au
New Augmented Reality Experience Visualizes a Climate-Proof City - Greenroofs.com
Bee-lieve this? Were bees just voted the most important species? - Poynter
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Quick facts about Earthwatch Institute
- What is Earthwatch Institute?
- Earthwatch Institute is a environment medium based in Carlton, Australia. Save the Reef and Oceans: Marine reserves
- When was Earthwatch Institute founded?
- Earthwatch Institute was founded in 1982.
- Where is Earthwatch Institute located?
- Headquartered in Carlton, Australia.
- What is Earthwatch Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
- Is Earthwatch Institute trustworthy?
- Earthwatch Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Earthwatch Institute's registration number?
- Registration: 25875253851 (Australia).
- What is Earthwatch Institute's website?
- https://www.earthwatch.org.au
- Are donations to Earthwatch Institute 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.