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Practical Legal Training (Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice): Higher education
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Leo Cussen Institute has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- Established in 1972, it predates 87% of the education charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 11,617 education charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 14,337 education charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- leadership details
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 39% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLeo Cussen Institute is a registered education nonprofit based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its registration number is 16949282178. 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$17M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Leo Cussen Institute's official registration number is 16949282178, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Leo Cussen Institute 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 education charities in Australia is 66/100.
Leo Cussen Institute is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is L 16 15 William St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Leo Cussen Institute has A$17M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Leo Cussen Institute is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$17M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Leo Cussen Institute. 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, Leo Cussen Institute is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and overseen by the 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.
Practical Legal Training (Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice): Higher education Leo Cussen Institute is classified as an education organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$17M is well above the peer average of A$8M.
Leo Cussen Institute 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Australian donations are deductible if Leo Cussen Institute holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Leo Cussen Institute 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.
Leo Cussen Institute 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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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
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Leo Cussen Institute
- What is Leo Cussen Institute?
- Leo Cussen Institute is a education australian public company based in Melbourne, Australia. Practical Legal Training (Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice): Higher education
- When was Leo Cussen Institute founded?
- Leo Cussen Institute was founded in 1972.
- Where is Leo Cussen Institute located?
- Headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- What is Leo Cussen Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Leo Cussen Institute trustworthy?
- Leo Cussen Institute 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 Leo Cussen Institute's registration number?
- Registration: 16949282178 (Australia).
- What is Leo Cussen Institute's website?
- http://www.leocussen.edu.au
- Are donations to Leo Cussen Institute 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.