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Visit www.fnlrs.com.auAbout First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd
We resolve outstanding native title issues and create new traditional owner corporations: Economic development
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirst Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in North Melbourne, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is 27105885149. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. The organization reports A$8M in annual revenue.
First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 science & technology charities in Australia is 37/100.
First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd is located in North Melbourne, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years. Its registered address is 12-14 Leveson St, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd has A$8M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$8M in annual revenue.
First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd 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.
We resolve outstanding native title issues and create new traditional owner corporations: Economic development First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among science & technology charities registered in Australia: First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100. Its annual revenue of A$8M is comparable to the peer average of A$4M.
First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd 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 First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd 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.
First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd 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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NeutralNotice of meeting: WADAWURRUNG NATIVE TITLE CLAIM - National Indigenous Times
Landmark native title win gives Aboriginal groups control over vast tracts of Victorian land - Sky News Australia
'Stolen' ancestors in Aboriginal land grab - SMH.com.au
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Quick facts about First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd
- What is First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd?
- First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd is a science & technology large based in North Melbourne, Australia. We resolve outstanding native title issues and create new traditional owner corporations: Economic development
- When was First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd founded?
- First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd was founded in 2003.
- Where is First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd located?
- Headquartered in North Melbourne, Australia.
- What is First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
- Is First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd trustworthy?
- First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: 27105885149 (Australia).
- What is First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd's website?
- https://www.fnlrs.com.au
- Are donations to First Nations Legal & Research Services Ltd 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.