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Macquarie University

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Macquarie University

Incubator: Higher education

Founded
Headquarters
North Ryde, Nsw
Foundation type
Large
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Macquarie University is a registered education nonprofit based in North Ryde, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its registration number is 90952801237. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 56/100 for education charities in Australia. The organization reports A$949M in annual revenue.

Macquarie University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 education charities in Australia is 56/100.

Macquarie University is located in North Ryde, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years. Its registered address is Macquarie University, Balaclava Road, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Macquarie University has A$949M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Macquarie University is classified as a Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$949M in annual revenue.

Macquarie University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Macquarie University profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Macquarie University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$949M is well above the peer average of A$7M.

Macquarie University 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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Annual revenue
A$100M-A$1B
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Macquarie University holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The human stories behind Greek language learning at Macquarie University - Neos Kosmos
May 2026
neoskosmos.com
Mental Health Fun Run returns to Macquarie University - weeklytimes.com.au
May 2026
www.weeklytimes.com.au
Project Thrive: Australia’s first RCT on ECEC educator wellbeing is underway - The Sector
May 2026
thesector.com.au
Macquarie University: Consilient research for world-changing impact - Innovation News Network
May 2026
www.innovationnewsnetwork.com
Macquarie Technology Group collaborates with Macquarie Uni on research and tech - ARNnet
Apr 2026
www.arnnet.com.au
Viral star ‘Raygun’ loses university posting - AFR
Apr 2026
www.afr.com
Macquarie University appoints interim AI chief - iTnews
Mar 2026
www.itnews.com.au
Macquarie Park Precinct and Bus Interchange - Transport for NSW
Mar 2026
www.transport.nsw.gov.au
New Engineering Innovation Building nears completion at Macquarie University - ArchitectureAu
Mar 2026
architectureau.com
AFLW-standard fields unveiled at Macquarie University - Play AFL
Feb 2026
play.afl
Form filed
A$943.2M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other education in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Macquarie University This page 32 A$948.9 million -
The University Of Wollongong 57 A$690.8 million -
The University Of Adelaide 57 A$1.1 billion -
University Of South Australia 57 A$713.6 million -
The University of Sydney 56 A$3.3 billion -
University Of Canberra 55 A$357.5 million -
University Of The Sunshine Coast 55 A$368.7 million -
University Of Technology Sydney 55 A$1.1 billion -
University Of Southern Queensland 55 A$356.1 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Macquarie University

What is Macquarie University?
Macquarie University is a education large based in North Ryde, Australia. Incubator: Higher education
When was Macquarie University founded?
Macquarie University was founded in 1964.
Where is Macquarie University located?
Headquartered in North Ryde, Australia.
What is Macquarie University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is Macquarie University trustworthy?
Macquarie University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Macquarie University's registration number?
Registration: 90952801237 (Australia).
What is Macquarie University's website?
https://www.mq.edu.au/
Are donations to Macquarie University 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.