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Program 1: Religion and faith-based spirituality
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay has a partial profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- Established in 1952, it predates 84% of the religion charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar's profile for Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay draws on its registration and its contact details, in line with the typical religion charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records (present for 49% of comparable organizations)
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOur Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay is a registered religion nonprofit based in Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its registration number is 70775562202. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 50/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay's official registration number is 70775562202, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('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 religion charities in Australia is 66/100.
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay is located in Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years. Its registered address is PO Box 30, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia.
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Unincorporated Entity.
According to GiveRadar's records, Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and overseen by the 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.
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay 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 Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay 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.
Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay 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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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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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 · 1952
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay
- What is Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay?
- Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay is a religion other unincorporated entity based in Apollo Bay, Australia. Program 1: Religion and faith-based spirituality
- When was Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay founded?
- Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay was founded in 1952.
- Where is Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay located?
- Headquartered in Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia.
- Is Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay trustworthy?
- Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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 Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay's registration number?
- Registration: 70775562202 (Australia).
- What is Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay's website?
- https://www.ballarat.catholic.org.au/parish/apollo-bay/
- Are donations to Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church Apollo Bay 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.