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Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated

RUSIDSS NSW Lunchtime Lecture Series: International peace and security

Founded
Headquarters
Sydney, New South Wales
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2011

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • Established in 1887, it is among the oldest community development charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical community development charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 42% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • 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 + methodology

Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated is a registered community development nonprofit based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1887 and has been operating for 139 years. Its registration number is 80724654162. 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 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$65K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated's official registration number is 80724654162, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 community development charities in Australia is 66/100.

Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 1887 and has been active for 139 years. Its registered address is ANZAC Memorial, Hyde Park, Elizabeth St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated has A$65K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has A$65K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated 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. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). 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.

RUSIDSS NSW Lunchtime Lecture Series: International peace and security Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated is classified as a community development organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1887.

Among community development charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$65K is below the peer average of A$1M.

Yes - Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible for Australian donors. GiveRadar verifies this against the official Australian Business Register and re-checks it weekly. Keep your receipt for your tax return.

Annual revenue
A$10K-A$100K
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated 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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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.0M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development this charity 1,697
Human Services 1,196
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1887
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated

What is Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated?
Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated is a community development other incorporated entity based in Sydney, Australia. RUSIDSS NSW Lunchtime Lecture Series: International peace and security
When was Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated founded?
Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated was founded in 1887.
Where is Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What is Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10K-A$100K.
Is Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated trustworthy?
Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: 80724654162 (Australia).
What is Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated's website?
https://www.rusinsw.org.au
Are donations to Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies NSW Incorporated 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.