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Purpose and Ambition: To preserve and present Australia's narrow gauge railway history through quality rail tourism experiences on the Bellarine Peninsula Our Vision: To be Australia's leading national narrow gauge heritage railway operator providing sustainable and welcoming world class rail and tourism experiences that provide significant benefit to our local community Quality Integrity Engaging Safe We operated a heritage museum railway for tourists, preserving the Queenscliff to Drysdale railway line, and railway vehicles collected from most parts of Australia.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Geelong Steam Preservation Society has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- Established in 1970, it predates 89% of the arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 84% of the 3,903 arts & culture charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Geelong Steam Preservation Society draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGeelong Steam Preservation Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its registration number is 72004819130. 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 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Geelong Steam Preservation Society's official registration number is 72004819130, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Geelong Steam Preservation Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 arts & culture charities in Australia is 66/100.
Geelong Steam Preservation Society is located in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years. Its registered address is 20 Symonds St, Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Geelong Steam Preservation Society has A$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Geelong Steam Preservation Society is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$1M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Geelong Steam Preservation Society. 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, Geelong Steam Preservation Society 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.
Purpose and Ambition: To preserve and present Australia's narrow gauge railway history through quality rail tourism experiences on the Bellarine Peninsula Our Vision: To be Australia's leading national narrow gauge heritage railway operator providing sustainable and welcoming world class rail and tourism experiences that provide significant benefit to our local community Quality Integrity Engaging Safe We operated a heritage museum railway for tourists, preserving the Queenscliff to Drysdale railway line, and railway vehicles collected from most parts of Australia. Geelong Steam Preservation Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1970.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$1M is comparable to the peer average of A$1M.
Yes - Geelong Steam Preservation Society 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.
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Australian donations are deductible if Geelong Steam Preservation Society holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Geelong Steam Preservation Society 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.
Geelong Steam Preservation Society 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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Founding date · 1970
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Quick facts about Geelong Steam Preservation Society
- What is Geelong Steam Preservation Society?
- Geelong Steam Preservation Society is a arts & culture australian public company based in Queenscliff, Australia. Purpose and Ambition: To preserve and present Australia's narrow gauge railway history through quality rail tourism experiences on the Bellarine Peninsula Our Vision: To be Australia's leading national narrow gauge heritage railway operator providing sustainable and welcoming world class rail and tourism experiences that provide significant benefit to our local community Quality Integrity Engaging Safe We operated a heritage museum railway for tourists, preserving the Queenscliff to Drysdale railway line, and railway vehicles collected from most parts of Australia.
- When was Geelong Steam Preservation Society founded?
- Geelong Steam Preservation Society was founded in 1970.
- Where is Geelong Steam Preservation Society located?
- Headquartered in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia.
- What is Geelong Steam Preservation Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
- Is Geelong Steam Preservation Society trustworthy?
- Geelong Steam Preservation Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Geelong Steam Preservation Society's registration number?
- Registration: 72004819130 (Australia).
- What is Geelong Steam Preservation Society's website?
- https://www.bellarinerailway.com.au
- Are donations to Geelong Steam Preservation Society 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.