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Friedreich Ataxia Research Association

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Friedreich Ataxia Research Association

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

Founded
Headquarters
Elsternwick, Vic
Foundation type
Small
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 37

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

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Elsternwick, Vic, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. The organization reports A$2M in annual revenue.

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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.

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

Based on official tax filings, Friedreich Ataxia Research Association has A$2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$4M. 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 a Small. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$2M in annual revenue.

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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.

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: Friedreich Ataxia Research Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100. Its annual revenue of A$2M is below the peer average of A$4M.

Friedreich Ataxia Research Association 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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Annual revenue
A$1M-A$10M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022.
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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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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

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
New discovery offers real hope for rare genetic disease - ScienceDaily
Dec 2025
www.sciencedaily.com
Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces nearly $2 Million in Collaborative Research Grants Advancing Treatments Across
Dec 2025
alsnetwork.org
Tampa’s FARA Energy Ball raises $1.4 million for Friedreich’s ataxia research - Tampa Bay Times
Nov 2025
www.tampabay.com
Tampa’s FARA Energy Ball raises $1.4 million for Friedreich’s ataxia research - Yahoo
Nov 2025
www.yahoo.com
Wendy Ryan emcees FARA Energy Ball to support Friedreich’s ataxia research - Tampa Bay 28
Sep 2025
www.tampabay28.com
Form filed
A$0.5M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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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 2022 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 small 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, Australia.
What is Friedreich Ataxia Research Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is Friedreich Ataxia Research Association trustworthy?
Friedreich Ataxia Research Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 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.