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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 3,903 arts & culture charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 10% of the 5,165 arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMelbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is 47078925658. 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$41M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd's official registration number is 47078925658, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd 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 arts & culture charities in Australia is 66/100.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd is located in Southbank, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is 120-130 Southbank Bvd, Victoria, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd has A$41M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Private Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$41M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd. 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, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd 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.
Annual Free Concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl: Performance art Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$41M is well above the peer average of A$1M.
Yes - Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd 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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Australian donations are deductible if Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd 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 Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd 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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- 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.
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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 · 1997
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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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Quick facts about Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd
- What is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd?
- Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd is a arts & culture australian private company based in Southbank, Australia. Annual Free Concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl: Performance art
- When was Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd founded?
- Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd was founded in 1997.
- Where is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd located?
- Headquartered in Southbank, Victoria, Australia.
- What is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd trustworthy?
- Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd 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 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd's registration number?
- Registration: 47078925658 (Australia).
- What is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd's website?
- https://www.mso.com.au/
- Are donations to Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty 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.