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International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc

Arts & Culture melbourne, Victoria ABN: 88901596381 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc

Day of the Imprisoned Writer and PEN International 100 Years Celebration: Human rights

Founded
Headquarters
melbourne, Victoria
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2024

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
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, International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • Established in 1938, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 42% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1938 and has been operating for 88 years. Its registration number is 88901596381. 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$24K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc's official registration number is 88901596381, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc 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.

International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc is located in melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1938 and has been active for 88 years. Its registered address is 176 Little Lonsdale St, melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc has A$24K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has A$24K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for International Pen Melbourne Centre 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, International Pen Melbourne Centre 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). 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.

Day of the Imprisoned Writer and PEN International 100 Years Celebration: Human rights International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1938.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$24K is below the peer average of A$1M.

Yes - International Pen Melbourne Centre 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$10K-A$100K
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 International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
A$0.0M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.0M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
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A$0.0M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.0M 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 this charity 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
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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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1938
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc

What is International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc?
International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc is a arts & culture other incorporated entity based in melbourne, Australia. Day of the Imprisoned Writer and PEN International 100 Years Celebration: Human rights
When was International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc founded?
International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc was founded in 1938.
Where is International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc located?
Headquartered in melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What is International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10K-A$100K.
Is International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc trustworthy?
International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc 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 International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc's registration number?
Registration: 88901596381 (Australia).
What is International Pen Melbourne Centre Inc's website?
https://www.penmelbourne.org/
Are donations to International Pen Melbourne Centre 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.