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MCM is a leading profit-for-purpose offering vital services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMelbourne City Mission is a registered social services nonprofit based in South Melbourne, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1853 and has been operating for 173 years. Its registration number is 56161846149. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 57/100 for social services charities in Australia. The organization reports A$96M in annual revenue.
Melbourne City Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 social services charities in Australia is 57/100.
Melbourne City Mission is located in South Melbourne, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1853 and has been active for 173 years. Its registered address is 164 Kings Way, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Melbourne City Mission has A$96M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Melbourne City Mission is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$96M in annual revenue.
Melbourne City Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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.
MCM is a leading profit-for-purpose offering vital services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education. Melbourne City Mission is classified as a social services organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1853.
Among social services charities registered in Australia: Melbourne City Mission's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of A$96M is well above the peer average of A$3M.
Melbourne City Mission 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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Australian donations are deductible if Melbourne City Mission holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Melbourne City Mission 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.
Melbourne City Mission 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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NeutralWhen Ella needed family violence support, the silence was deafening - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Youth homelessness crisis rife in Melbourne’s west - Northern | Star Weekly
QV Melbourne’s Christmas Tree lights up the City for a cause - Shopping Centre News
Head of safety and cleaning portfolio defends council’s approach to community safety - cbdnews.com.au
This program could be a blueprint for keeping kids off the streets - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
As Clara’s world quietly unravelled, her teachers missed the signs - SMH.com.au
As Clara’s world quietly unravelled, her teachers missed the signs - The Age
Melbourne City Mission divests historic Hartnett House - realestatesource
Homeless service proposes central Dandenong apartments - Dandenong Star Journal
VU & Melbourne City Mission support early childhood services in Melbourne’s west - Victoria University
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Quick facts about Melbourne City Mission
- What is Melbourne City Mission?
- Melbourne City Mission is a social services large based in South Melbourne, Australia. MCM is a leading profit-for-purpose offering vital services in Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.
- When was Melbourne City Mission founded?
- Melbourne City Mission was founded in 1853.
- Where is Melbourne City Mission located?
- Headquartered in South Melbourne, Australia.
- What is Melbourne City Mission's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Melbourne City Mission trustworthy?
- Melbourne City Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Melbourne City Mission's registration number?
- Registration: 56161846149 (Australia).
- What is Melbourne City Mission's website?
- https://www.mcm.org.au/
- Are donations to Melbourne City Mission 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.