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Visit sharkisland.com.auAbout Shark Island Foundation
A philanthropic foundation dedicated to funding and supporting documentary filmmaking in Australia.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Shark Island Foundation has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 78% of the 44,903 charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 3 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Shark Island Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical charities in Australia it tracks. Explore Australia
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details
- a contact email (present for 38% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShark Island Foundation is a registered 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 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is 30374454368. 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$7M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Shark Island Foundation's official registration number is 30374454368, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Shark Island Foundation 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 charities in Australia is 66/100.
Shark Island Foundation is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years. Its registered address is L 12 131 Macquarie St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Shark Island Foundation has A$7M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for Shark Island Foundation. 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, Shark Island Foundation 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.
A philanthropic foundation dedicated to funding and supporting documentary filmmaking in Australia. Shark Island Foundation is registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2021.
Yes - Shark Island Foundation 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Australian donations are deductible if Shark Island Foundation holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Shark Island Foundation 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.
Shark Island Foundation 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)
- Financial filings
- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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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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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2021
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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
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
Methodology
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Quick facts about Shark Island Foundation
- What is Shark Island Foundation?
- Shark Island Foundation is a discretionary investment trust based in Sydney, Australia. A philanthropic foundation dedicated to funding and supporting documentary filmmaking in Australia.
- When was Shark Island Foundation founded?
- Shark Island Foundation was founded in 2021.
- Where is Shark Island Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is Shark Island Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
- Is Shark Island Foundation trustworthy?
- Shark Island Foundation 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 Shark Island Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 30374454368 (Australia).
- What is Shark Island Foundation's website?
- https://sharkisland.com.au/foundation/
- Are donations to Shark Island Foundation 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.