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Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc

Southport, Queensland ABN: 27941839780 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc

Various sporting programs: Disability sports

Founded
Headquarters
Southport, Queensland
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136 sports & recreation charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1981, it predates 83% of the sports & recreation charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 151 sports & recreation 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
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Southport, Queensland, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is 27941839780. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$15M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc's official registration number is 27941839780, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 sports & recreation charities in Australia is 66/100.

Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc is located in Southport, Queensland, Australia. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is 3 Mick Veivers Way, Southport, Queensland, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc has A$15M 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.

Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$15M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc. 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, Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc 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). 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.

Among sports & recreation charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$15M is well above the peer average of A$1M.

Yes - Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc 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$10M-A$100M
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 Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc 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
68
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Your 2026 Gold Coast Australian of the Year Award Winners - Gold Coast Magazine
Jun 2026
gcmag.com.au
Form filed
A$14.5M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Gold Coast gymnastics club awarded key grant - Gold Coast Bulletin
Nov 2024
www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au
Form filed
A$13.5M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$11.7M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$10.5M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$9.6M 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
Sports & Recreation this charity 151
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 26, 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 · 1981
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 Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc

What is Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc?
Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc is a sports & recreation other incorporated entity based in Southport, Australia. Various sporting programs: Disability sports
When was Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc founded?
Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc was founded in 1981.
Where is Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc located?
Headquartered in Southport, Queensland, Australia.
What is Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc trustworthy?
Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc's registration number?
Registration: 27941839780 (Australia).
What is Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc's website?
https://www.gcrs.com.au
Are donations to Gold Coast Recreation & Sport 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.