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Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc

Animal Welfare Castlemaine, Vic ABN 69548314029 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc

MAAW operates the local animal shelter in Castlemaine, Victoria. Our shelter operates the local pound, offers welfare boarding for the animals of people in crisis and cares for surrendered and stay animals. We also operate an opportunity shop to assist with funding.

Founded
Headquarters
Castlemaine, Vic
Foundation type
Medium
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 55

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Castlemaine, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is 69548314029. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$889K in annual revenue.

Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 animal welfare charities in Australia is 55/100.

Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc is located in Castlemaine, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 9 Langslow St, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc has A$889K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Medium. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$889K in annual revenue.

Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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.

MAAW operates the local animal shelter in Castlemaine, Victoria. Our shelter operates the local pound, offers welfare boarding for the animals of people in crisis and cares for surrendered and stay animals. We also operate an opportunity shop to assist with funding. Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Australia: Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 55/100. Its annual revenue of A$889K is comparable to the peer average of A$779K.

Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc 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 Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc This page 52 A$888,817 -
Animal Welfare League Of South Australia Inc 58 A$20.8 million -
World Animal Protection Limited 57 A$14.4 million -
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 55 A$6.1 million -
The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty … 55 A$11.6 million -
The Cat Protection Society of NSW Limited 55 A$5.1 million -
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To … 54 A$20.0 million -
Cat Welfare Society Inc 54 A$7.7 million -
Animals Australia Federation 53 A$15.0 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc

What is Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc?
Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc is a animal welfare medium based in Castlemaine, Australia. MAAW operates the local animal shelter in Castlemaine, Victoria. Our shelter operates the local pound, offers welfare boarding for the animals of people in crisis and cares for surrendered and stay animals. We also operate an opportunity shop to assist with funding.
When was Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc founded?
Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc was founded in 2017.
Where is Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc located?
Headquartered in Castlemaine, Australia.
What is Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc trustworthy?
Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc's registration number?
Registration: 69548314029 (Australia).
What is Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc's website?
https://maaw.org.au
Are donations to Mt Alexander Animal Welfare 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.