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Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. is a arts culture organization based in Hampton, Australia. Founded in 1985. Registration: 29217332141.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. has a partial profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- Established in 1985, it predates 78% of the arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 47 is below most of the 5,165 arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Australia data
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- a contact email (present for 42% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMelbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Hampton, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its registration number is 29217332141. 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 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc.'s official registration number is 29217332141, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 arts & culture charities in Australia is 66/100.
Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. is located in Hampton, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years. Its registered address is 19 Thomas St, Hampton, Victoria, Australia.
Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity.
According to GiveRadar's records, Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra 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). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. is a arts culture organization based in Hampton, Australia. Founded in 1985. Registration: 29217332141. Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1985.
Yes - Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra 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.
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Australian donations are deductible if Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra 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.
Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra 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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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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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1985
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Financial dataNo ACNC Annual Information Statement on file
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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
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Quick facts about Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc.
- What is Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc.?
- Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. is a arts & culture other incorporated entity based in Hampton, Australia. Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. is a arts culture organization based in Hampton, Australia. Founded in 1985. Registration: 29217332141.
- When was Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. founded?
- Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. was founded in 1985.
- Where is Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. located?
- Headquartered in Hampton, Victoria, Australia.
- Is Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. trustworthy?
- Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc.'s registration number?
- Registration: 29217332141 (Australia).
- What is Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra Inc.'s website?
- https://www.melbournemandolinorchestra.com
- Are donations to Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra 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.