Rainforest Rescue
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Plant a Rainforest: Reforestation
Rescue vulnerable rainforests by strategically purchasing properties; Restore damaged and fragmented habitat through reforestation; Conserve the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Rainforest; and Learn from the forest, sharing and raising awareness.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Rainforest Rescue with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the ACNC.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 82% of the 1,594 environment charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 2,408 environment charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Australian donations are deductible if Rainforest Rescue holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Rainforest Rescue 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.
Rainforest Rescue 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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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in Australia
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Sources and verification
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- Financial filings
- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) · Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
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Frequently asked questions about Rainforest Rescue
Rainforest Rescue is a registered environment nonprofit based in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is 61086885154. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Rainforest Rescue has A$2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rainforest Rescue is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$2M in annual revenue.
Rainforest Rescue's official registration number is 61086885154, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Rainforest Rescue is located in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is Ground Floor, 22 Parkes Avenue, Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia.
Among environment charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$2M is comparable to the peer average of A$2M.
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Quick facts about Rainforest Rescue
- What is Rainforest Rescue?
- Rainforest Rescue is a environment australian public company based in Byron Bay, Australia. Plant a Rainforest: Reforestation
- When was Rainforest Rescue founded?
- Rainforest Rescue was founded in 1999.
- Where is Rainforest Rescue located?
- Headquartered in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is Rainforest Rescue's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is A$2.2 million.
- Is Rainforest Rescue trustworthy?
- Rainforest Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Rainforest Rescue's registration number?
- Registration: 61086885154 (Australia).
- What is Rainforest Rescue's website?
- https://www.rainforestrescue.org.au/
- Are donations to Rainforest Rescue 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.


