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Environment Norwood, South Australia ABN: 34229769394 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Starfish Foundation

The charity is listed on the Federal Register of Environmental Organisations (REO), and holds DGR status. It's function is to receives, hold, mange and distribute donated founds to advance environmental initiatives consistent with its constitution and purpose.

Founded
Headquarters
Norwood, South Australia
Foundation type
Discretionary Trading Trust
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2024

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
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 Starfish Foundation with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • 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

Starfish Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Norwood, South Australia, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is 34229769394. 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$4K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Starfish Foundation's official registration number is 34229769394, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Starfish Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 environment charities in Australia is 66/100.

Starfish Foundation is located in Norwood, South Australia, Australia. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 77 Beulah Road, Norwood, South Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Starfish Foundation has A$4K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Starfish Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Discretionary Trading Trust. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has A$4K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Starfish 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, Starfish 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.

The charity is listed on the Federal Register of Environmental Organisations (REO), and holds DGR status. It's function is to receives, hold, mange and distribute donated founds to advance environmental initiatives consistent with its constitution and purpose. Starfish Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among environment charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$4K is below the peer average of A$2M.

Yes - Starfish 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.

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

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Starfish Foundation holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jewel Starfish Foundation, SATEC Liberia, Center For Public-Private Development - Global News Network Liberia
Mar 2026
gnnliberia.com
'Make a difference, one child at a time' — Starfish Orphan Ministry works to care for children in need - WPSD Local 6
Feb 2025
www.wpsdlocal6.com
Form filed
A$0.0M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
The Orphaned Starfish Foundation: A Journey of Impact and Hope - worth.com
Sep 2024
worth.com
Form filed
A$0.4M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Changing Lives, Making A Difference: Jewel Starfish Foundation Stayed The Course Despite Covid-19 - Modern Ghana
Jul 2022
www.modernghana.com
My Starfish Foundation announces Projects for Happiness in Malaysia - fundsforNGOs
Mar 2022
www2.fundsforngos.org
Jewel StarFish Foundation - The Sierra Leone Telegraph
May 2021
www.thesierraleonetelegraph.com
EXCLUSIVE: Soledad O'Brien Reflects On Hurricane Katrina 10 Years Later At 5th Annual Starfish Foundation Gala - NewsOne
Jul 2015
newsone.com
The Indochina Starfish Foundation is looking for football boots - Football NSW
Mar 2008
footballnsw.com.au

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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 this charity 2,406
Community Development 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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2012
Not available · 4
  • 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

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Starfish Foundation

What is Starfish Foundation?
Starfish Foundation is a environment discretionary trading trust based in Norwood, Australia. The charity is listed on the Federal Register of Environmental Organisations (REO), and holds DGR status. It's function is to receives, hold, mange and distribute donated founds to advance environmental initiatives consistent with its constitution and purpose.
When was Starfish Foundation founded?
Starfish Foundation was founded in 2012.
Where is Starfish Foundation located?
Headquartered in Norwood, South Australia, Australia.
What is Starfish Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under A$10K.
Is Starfish Foundation trustworthy?
Starfish Foundation 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 Starfish Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 34229769394 (Australia).
What is Starfish Foundation's website?
https://www.earthfunerals.org
Are donations to Starfish 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.