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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd

Arts & Culture Southbank, Vic ABN 47078925658 · 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 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd

Annual Free Concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl: Performance art

Founded
Headquarters
Southbank, Vic
Foundation type
Large
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 54

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

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Southbank, Vic, 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. 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 54/100 for arts & culture charities in Australia. The organization reports A$41M in annual revenue.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty 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 arts & culture charities in Australia is 54/100.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd is located in Southbank, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

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 a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$41M in annual revenue.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty 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.

Annual Free Concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl: Performance art Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is below the peer average of 54/100. Its annual revenue of A$41M is well above the peer average of A$1M.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty 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 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Federal Court: June 2025 - Law Society Journal
Jun 2025
lsj.com.au
Political expression and workplace protections – defining the boundaries - Holding Redlich
May 2025
www.holdingredlich.com
Form filed
A$39.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd This page 35 A$41.1 million -
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Holdings Ltd 55 A$13.1 million -
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Pty Limited 55 A$13.1 million -
Returned & Services League Of Australia (Queensland Branch) … 55 A$11.1 million -
The Bell Shakespeare Company Limited 52 A$11.7 million -
Melbourne Recital Centre 52 A$15.2 million -

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 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd

What is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd?
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd is a arts & culture large 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, Australia.
What is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd trustworthy?
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pty 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 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.