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Friedreich Ataxia Research Association

Elsternwick, Victoria ABN: 74156394973 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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64
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Friedreich Ataxia Research Association

Friedreich Ataxia Research Funding and Advocacy: Genetic conditions and birth defects

Founded
Headquarters
Elsternwick, Victoria
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2012

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Friedreich Ataxia Research Association with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 25% of the 155 science & technology charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is 74156394973. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$400K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association's official registration number is 74156394973, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('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 science & technology charities in Australia is 66/100.

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association is located in Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is Po Box 210, Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Friedreich Ataxia Research Association has A$400K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$400K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Friedreich Ataxia Research Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Friedreich Ataxia Research Association holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Friedreich Ataxia Research Funding and Advocacy: Genetic conditions and birth defects Friedreich Ataxia Research Association is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among science & technology charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$400K is below the peer average of A$5M.

Yes - Friedreich Ataxia Research Association is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible for Australian donors. GiveRadar verifies this against the official Australian Business Register and re-checks it weekly. Keep your receipt for your tax return.

Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Friedreich Ataxia Research Association holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Penn research into Friedreich’s ataxia reveals how DNA folding can silence a key gene - Penn Medicine
May 2026
www.pennmedicine.org
Friedreich’s Ataxia Awareness Month to focus on education, community - Friedreich's Ataxia News
Apr 2026
friedreichsataxianews.com
MRI Identifies 3 Friedreich Ataxia Subtypes - Conexiant
Mar 2026
conexiant.com
5 newly funded Oxford research projects to advance FA treatments - Friedreich's Ataxia News
Feb 2026
friedreichsataxianews.com
The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre Advances Discovery of Therapies for Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) - rdm.ox.ac.uk
Feb 2026
www.rdm.ox.ac.uk
Tampa’s FARA Energy Ball raises $1.4 million for Friedreich’s ataxia research - Yahoo
Nov 2025
www.yahoo.com
Tampa’s FARA Energy Ball raises $1.4 million for Friedreich’s ataxia research - Tampa Bay Times
Nov 2025
www.tampabay.com
Wendy Ryan emcees FARA Energy Ball to support Friedreich’s ataxia research - Tampa Bay 28
Sep 2025
www.tampabay28.com
New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich's ataxia is diagnosed - News-Medical
Jul 2025
www.news-medical.net
Preclinical efficacy of targeting enzymes for Friedreich’s ataxia treatment - Brunel University
Jul 2025
www.brunel.ac.uk
Form filed
A$0.4M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$1.6M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.5M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.4M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.5M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
Science & Technology this charity 155
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friedreich Ataxia Research Association

What is Friedreich Ataxia Research Association?
Friedreich Ataxia Research Association is a science & technology australian public company based in Elsternwick, Australia. Friedreich Ataxia Research Funding and Advocacy: Genetic conditions and birth defects
When was Friedreich Ataxia Research Association founded?
Friedreich Ataxia Research Association was founded in 2012.
Where is Friedreich Ataxia Research Association located?
Headquartered in Elsternwick, Victoria, Australia.
What is Friedreich Ataxia Research Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Friedreich Ataxia Research Association trustworthy?
Friedreich Ataxia Research Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 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 Friedreich Ataxia Research Association's registration number?
Registration: 74156394973 (Australia).
What is Friedreich Ataxia Research Association's website?
https://www.fara.org.au
Are donations to Friedreich Ataxia Research Association 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.