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Social Services: Disability services
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFocal Community Living Inc is a registered community development nonprofit in Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its registration number is 67343639607. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 56/100 for community development charities in Australia. The organization reports A$14M in annual revenue. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Focal Community Living Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 community development charities in Australia is 56/100.
Focal Community Living Inc is registered in Australia. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, Focal Community Living Inc has A$14M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Focal Community Living Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$14M in annual revenue.
Focal Community Living Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Focal Community Living Inc 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 community development charities registered in Australia: Focal Community Living Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$14M is well above the peer average of A$1M.
Focal Community Living Inc 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 FOCAL COMMUNITY LIVING INC holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
FOCAL COMMUNITY LIVING INC 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.
FOCAL COMMUNITY LIVING INC 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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Quick facts about Focal Community Living Inc
- What is Focal Community Living Inc?
- Focal Community Living Inc is a community development large, Australia. Social Services: Disability services
- When was Focal Community Living Inc founded?
- Focal Community Living Inc was founded in 1974.
- Where is Focal Community Living Inc located?
- Headquartered in Australia.
- What is Focal Community Living Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Focal Community Living Inc trustworthy?
- Focal Community Living Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Focal Community Living Inc's registration number?
- Registration: 67343639607 (Australia).
- What is Focal Community Living Inc's website?
- https://focal.org.au/
- Are donations to Focal Community Living Inc 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.