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Education: Primary and secondary education
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFintona Girls School is a registered education nonprofit based in Balwyn, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its registration number is 27004534687. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 57/100 for education charities in Australia. The organization reports A$21M in annual revenue.
Fintona Girls School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 57/100.
Fintona Girls School is located in Balwyn, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years. Its registered address is Fintona Girls School, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Fintona Girls School has A$21M 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.
Fintona Girls School is classified as a Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$21M in annual revenue.
Fintona Girls School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 education charities registered in Australia: Fintona Girls School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of A$21M is well above the peer average of A$7M.
Fintona Girls School 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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Filing history
2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Australian donations are deductible if Fintona Girls School holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Fintona Girls School 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.
Fintona Girls School 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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NeutralVictorian private schools offering scholarships in 2027 - Herald Sun
NAPLAN 2025: Girls schools outpacing boys in reading, writing - Herald Sun
Schools embrace AI and technology to elevate education - Domain
How the state’s top-performing schools fared in NAPLAN 2024 - SMH.com.au
Fete expectations: How humble school fairs are pulling in bumper crowds - The Age
Fintona Girls' School Annie Hughston Centre by McCorkell Constructions - ArchitectureAu
Girls’ school shows winning style at national high school mooting competition - EducationDaily
Schoolgirls’ wild food court fight caught on video - Herald Sun
Elite girls’ school fight prompts principal call for respect - Herald Sun
Best schools in Melbourne’s inner east revealed - Herald Sun
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Quick facts about Fintona Girls School
- What is Fintona Girls School?
- Fintona Girls School is a education large based in Balwyn, Australia. Education: Primary and secondary education
- When was Fintona Girls School founded?
- Fintona Girls School was founded in 1961.
- Where is Fintona Girls School located?
- Headquartered in Balwyn, Australia.
- What is Fintona Girls School's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Fintona Girls School trustworthy?
- Fintona Girls School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Fintona Girls School's registration number?
- Registration: 27004534687 (Australia).
- What is Fintona Girls School's website?
- https://www.fintona.vic.edu.au
- Are donations to Fintona Girls School 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.