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Mater Research Ltd

Newstead, Qld ABN 28109834719 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Mater Research Ltd

Health and Medical Research: Health and medical research

Founded
Headquarters
Newstead, Qld
Foundation type
Large
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 50

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

Mater Research Ltd is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Newstead, 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 28109834719. 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 50/100 for science & technology charities in Australia. The organization reports A$44M in annual revenue.

Mater Research Ltd 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 science & technology charities in Australia is 50/100.

Mater Research Ltd is located in Newstead, Qld, Australia. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is Level 6 14 Stratton Street, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Mater Research Ltd has A$44M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mater Research Ltd is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$44M in annual revenue.

Mater Research Ltd 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 science & technology charities registered in Australia: Mater Research Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is below the peer average of 50/100. Its annual revenue of A$44M is well above the peer average of A$4M.

Mater Research Ltd 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$10M-A$100M
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 Mater Research Ltd 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

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

$2 million for care and research to help newborns - Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Apr 2026
www.health.gov.au
Bowel cancer in young people is skyrocketing. Researchers think the answer could be in the gut microbiome - 9News
Mar 2026
www.9news.com.au
Does this weight loss drug have an unexpected impact on asthma? - The Courier Mail
Feb 2026
www.couriermail.com.au
Dream home unlocked - Inside Gold Coast
Oct 2025
www.insidegoldcoast.com.au
UQ research puts spotlight on perinatal mental health - UQ News
Sep 2025
news.uq.edu.au
First patient trial begins for seek-and-destroy cancer therapy - csiro.au
Jul 2025
www.csiro.au
Your happily ever after – wander through Mater Prize Home’s breathtaking new Eumundi estate - InDaily Queensland
Mar 2025
www.indailyqld.com.au
Fighting Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Aussie seafood - Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Nov 2024
imb.uq.edu.au
Mater Research initiates combined Covid-flu vaccine trial - Clinical Trials Arena
Oct 2024
www.clinicaltrialsarena.com
Haematologist to lead Translational Research Institute - the limbic
Sep 2024
thelimbic.com
Form filed
A$38.2M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Mater Research Ltd

What is Mater Research Ltd?
Mater Research Ltd is a science & technology large based in Newstead, Australia. Health and Medical Research: Health and medical research
When was Mater Research Ltd founded?
Mater Research Ltd was founded in 1999.
Where is Mater Research Ltd located?
Headquartered in Newstead, Australia.
What is Mater Research Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is Mater Research Ltd trustworthy?
Mater Research Ltd 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 Mater Research Ltd's registration number?
Registration: 28109834719 (Australia).
What is Mater Research Ltd's website?
https://www.materresearch.org.au/
Are donations to Mater Research Ltd 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.