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Edith Cowan University

Education Joondalup, WA ABN 54361485361 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Edith Cowan University

Higher education: Higher education

Founded
Headquarters
Joondalup, WA
Foundation type
Large
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Edith Cowan University is a registered education nonprofit based in Joondalup, WA, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is 54361485361. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$676M in annual revenue.

Edith Cowan University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 education charities in Australia is 56/100.

Edith Cowan University is located in Joondalup, WA, Australia. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is Edith Cowan University, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Edith Cowan University has A$676M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Edith Cowan University is classified as a Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$676M in annual revenue.

Edith Cowan University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Edith Cowan University profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Edith Cowan University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$676M is well above the peer average of A$7M.

Edith Cowan University 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
A$100M-A$1B
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

KE
Key Management Personnel
Total (ACNC)

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

ECU wins Engagement Australia Excellence Award for early years literacy efforts - The Sector
May 2026
thesector.com.au
ECU speech pathology students bring early intervention boost to the Y WA’s Yappara House ELC - The Sector
May 2026
thesector.com.au
ECU grows CBD footprint with $72m King’s Square tower - The West Australian
May 2026
thewest.com.au
Edith Cowan University Installs Lawo VSM, HOME, and mc²36 in New Broadcast Facility - Sports Video Group
Mar 2026
www.sportsvideo.org
Edith Cowan University: Thousands descend on Joondalup university to enjoy campus open day - The West Australian
Mar 2026
thewest.com.au
Hundreds evacuated from new $853m uni - News.com.au
Feb 2026
www.news.com.au
Hundreds evacuated from ECU's new Perth CBD campus, students told to go home - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Feb 2026
www.abc.net.au
Edith Cowan University unifies analytics with Fabric, cutting costs 50% - Microsoft
Feb 2026
www.microsoft.com
Inside the ‘biggest of its kind’ university campus in the heart of a major CBD - WAtoday
Feb 2026
www.watoday.com.au
Curtain goes up on new Edith Cowan University city campus - Inside State Government
Feb 2026
www.insidestategovernment.com.au
Form filed
A$676.0M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$477.5M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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Peer charities

Other education in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Edith Cowan University This page 52 A$676.0 million -
The University Of Wollongong 57 A$690.8 million -
The University Of Adelaide 57 A$1.1 billion -
University Of South Australia 57 A$713.6 million -
The University of Sydney 56 A$3.3 billion -
University Of Canberra 55 A$357.5 million -
University Of The Sunshine Coast 55 A$368.7 million -
University Of Technology Sydney 55 A$1.1 billion -
University Of Southern Queensland 55 A$356.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Edith Cowan University

What is Edith Cowan University?
Edith Cowan University is a education large based in Joondalup, Australia. Higher education: Higher education
When was Edith Cowan University founded?
Edith Cowan University was founded in 1984.
Who leads Edith Cowan University?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is Edith Cowan University located?
Headquartered in Joondalup, Australia.
What is Edith Cowan University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is Edith Cowan University trustworthy?
Edith Cowan University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Edith Cowan University's registration number?
Registration: 54361485361 (Australia).
What is Edith Cowan University's website?
https://www.ecu.edu.au
Are donations to Edith Cowan University 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.