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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouthern Cross University is a registered education nonprofit based in East Lismore, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is 41995651524. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 56/100 for education charities in Australia. The organization reports A$313M in annual revenue.
Southern Cross University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Australia is 56/100.
Southern Cross University is located in East Lismore, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is Military Road, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Southern Cross University has A$313M 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.
Southern Cross University is classified as a Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$313M in annual revenue.
Southern Cross University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the Southern Cross University 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 education charities registered in Australia: Southern Cross University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$313M is well above the peer average of A$7M.
Southern Cross University 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 Southern Cross University holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Southern Cross University 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.
Southern Cross University 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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Quick facts about Southern Cross University
- What is Southern Cross University?
- Southern Cross University is a education large based in East Lismore, Australia. Research: Research and development
- When was Southern Cross University founded?
- Southern Cross University was founded in 1993.
- Where is Southern Cross University located?
- Headquartered in East Lismore, Australia.
- What is Southern Cross University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
- Is Southern Cross University trustworthy?
- Southern Cross University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Southern Cross University's registration number?
- Registration: 41995651524 (Australia).
- What is Southern Cross University's website?
- https://www.scu.edu.au
- Are donations to Southern Cross University 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.