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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreat Barrier Reef Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Brisbane, Qld, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is 82090616443. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 58/100 for environment charities in Australia. The organization reports A$123M in annual revenue.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation 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 environment charities in Australia is 58/100.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation is located in Brisbane, Qld, Australia. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is Gpo Box 1362, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Great Barrier Reef Foundation has A$123M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$123M in annual revenue.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation 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.
Among environment charities registered in Australia: Great Barrier Reef Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is below the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of A$123M is well above the peer average of A$2M.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation 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 Great Barrier Reef Foundation holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation 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.
Great Barrier Reef Foundation 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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NeutralGreat Barrier Reef water quality plan released - Inside State Government
New Reef 2050 Catchment Water Quality Strategy - Mirage News
New species resembling Sesame Street character found in Great Barrier Reef - Yahoo News Australia
From the ocean floor to the sky: Race is on to save the Reef - Adelaide Now
Hairy new fish species discovered in the Great Barrier Reef - Phys.org
'Devastating': Great Barrier Reef hammered on all fronts - psnews.com.au
Real-life Snuffleupagus found swimming in the Great Barrier Reef - Popular Science
The Great Barrier Reef: Ancient Origins and the Fight for Survival (Part 1) - Divernet
Young creators bring the Reef to life - Cairns Regional Council
What’s New in Cairns & Great Barrier Reef this winter - Tropical North Queensland
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Quick facts about Great Barrier Reef Foundation
- What is Great Barrier Reef Foundation?
- Great Barrier Reef Foundation is a environment large based in Brisbane, Australia. Coral IVF: Biodiversity
- When was Great Barrier Reef Foundation founded?
- Great Barrier Reef Foundation was founded in 1999.
- Where is Great Barrier Reef Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.
- What is Great Barrier Reef Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
- Is Great Barrier Reef Foundation trustworthy?
- Great Barrier Reef Foundation 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 Great Barrier Reef Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 82090616443 (Australia).
- What is Great Barrier Reef Foundation's website?
- https://www.barrierreef.org
- Are donations to Great Barrier Reef Foundation 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.