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Murdoch Children's Research Institute

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Medical Research: Genetics

Founded
Headquarters
Parkville, Vic
Foundation type
Large
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Australia
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 58

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

Murdoch Children's Research Institute is a registered health nonprofit based in Parkville, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its registration number is 21006566972. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$213M in annual revenue.

Murdoch Children's Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 health charities in Australia is 58/100.

Murdoch Children's Research Institute is located in Parkville, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years. Its registered address is Royal Childrens Hospital, 50 Flemington Rd, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Murdoch Children's Research Institute has A$213M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Murdoch Children's Research Institute is classified as a Health organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$213M in annual revenue.

Murdoch Children's Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Murdoch Children's Research Institute profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among health charities registered in Australia: Murdoch Children's Research Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of A$213M is well above the peer average of A$7M.

Murdoch Children's Research Institute 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
A$100M-A$1B
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Murdoch Children's Research Institute holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Leadership

KE
Key Management Personnel
Total (ACNC)

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Australian childhood epilepsy detective solves a positive case for AI - AFR
Jun 2026
www.afr.com
Is AI-powered smartwatch the future of infection detection? - MobiHealthNews
May 2026
www.mobihealthnews.com
MCRI marks four decades of discovery in children’s health - Vogue Australia
May 2026
www.vogue.com.au
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute secures $5M grant to prevent childhood disease - Fox News
May 2026
www.foxnews.com
Hope Starts Here: Murdoch Children’s Research Institute - Sky News Australia
May 2026
www.skynews.com.au
PM unveils $5m grant for child health research - The Cairns Post
May 2026
www.cairnspost.com.au
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute celebrates 40th birthday - The Cairns Post
May 2026
www.cairnspost.com.au
Premier, rocker, billionaires assemble for Murdoch institute gala - The Age
May 2026
www.theage.com.au
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute 40th Anniversary Gala red carpet - The Cairns Post
May 2026
www.cairnspost.com.au
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute 40th Anniversary Gala red carpet - Daily Telegraph Sydney
May 2026
www.dailytelegraph.com.au
Form filed
A$212.7M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$175.0M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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Peer charities

Other health in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Murdoch Children's Research Institute This page 51 A$212.7 million -
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St. Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited 57 A$1.1 billion -
South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network Ltd 57 A$121.2 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 2023 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Murdoch Children's Research Institute

What is Murdoch Children's Research Institute?
Murdoch Children's Research Institute is a health large based in Parkville, Australia. Medical Research: Genetics
When was Murdoch Children's Research Institute founded?
Murdoch Children's Research Institute was founded in 1986.
Who leads Murdoch Children's Research Institute?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is Murdoch Children's Research Institute located?
Headquartered in Parkville, Australia.
What is Murdoch Children's Research Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is Murdoch Children's Research Institute trustworthy?
Murdoch Children's Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Murdoch Children's Research Institute's registration number?
Registration: 21006566972 (Australia).
What is Murdoch Children's Research Institute's website?
http://mcri.edu.au
Are donations to Murdoch Children's Research Institute 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.