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Visit marssociety.org.auAbout Mars Society Australia Inc.
M.A.R.S. (Mars Arkaroola Research Station) - formerly Mars Oz: Aerospace engineering
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Mars Society Australia Inc. has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 25% of the 155 science & technology charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyMars Society Australia Inc. is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Monash, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 32609695701. 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 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$29K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Mars Society Australia Inc.'s official registration number is 32609695701, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Mars Society Australia Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('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 science & technology charities in Australia is 65/100.
Mars Society Australia Inc. is located in Monash, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is 43 Michell St, Monash, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Mars Society Australia Inc. has A$29K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Mars Society Australia Inc. is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has A$29K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Mars Society Australia 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, Mars Society Australia 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.
M.A.R.S. (Mars Arkaroola Research Station) - formerly Mars Oz: Aerospace engineering Mars Society Australia Inc. is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among science & technology charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$29K is below the peer average of A$5M.
Yes - Mars Society Australia 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.
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 Mars Society Australia Inc. holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Mars Society Australia Inc. 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.
Mars Society Australia Inc. 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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Latest news
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10 articles found
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Mooney scare mars Australia's World Cup win over Dutch - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Mars opens Australia's largest cat food kitchen with new $112.6M facility - Mars, Incorporated
Mars opens Australia’s largest cat food kitchen in Wodonga - Inside FMCG
Mars to invest $200M in Australian manufacturing, fuelling capacity, innovation and boosting sustainability - Mars, Incorporated
Mars to invest $200M AUD in Australian manufacturing, fueling capacity, innovation and boosting sustainability - Mars, Incorporated
Mars spends $200m to fire up flat profits in Australia - AFR
Wild brawl mars Australia-Philippines basketball game - Samoa Observer
Mars Australia and Amazon Ads ANZ launch AI-powered Dine campaign with impressive results - Mi-3.com.au
How Mars Australia and Amazon Ads Accelerated Growth for DINE with AI-powered Cat Decoder Campaign via EssenceMediacom - Campaign Brief
Mars Australia increases Foodbank support with Dolmio meals - Food & Drink Business
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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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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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 · 2001
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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 Mars Society Australia Inc.
- What is Mars Society Australia Inc.?
- Mars Society Australia Inc. is a science & technology other incorporated entity based in Monash, Australia. M.A.R.S. (Mars Arkaroola Research Station) - formerly Mars Oz: Aerospace engineering
- When was Mars Society Australia Inc. founded?
- Mars Society Australia Inc. was founded in 2001.
- Where is Mars Society Australia Inc. located?
- Headquartered in Monash, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
- What is Mars Society Australia Inc.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10K-A$100K.
- Is Mars Society Australia Inc. trustworthy?
- Mars Society Australia Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 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 Mars Society Australia Inc.'s registration number?
- Registration: 32609695701 (Australia).
- What is Mars Society Australia Inc.'s website?
- https://marssociety.org.au/
- Are donations to Mars Society Australia 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.