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Story Dogs Ltd

Education South Murwillumbah, New South Wales ABN: 32603311388 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Story Dogs Ltd

One-on-one reading sessions for children with a volunteer and dog: Education support

Founded
Headquarters
South Murwillumbah, New South Wales
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2016

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education 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 Story Dogs Ltd 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
  • GiveRadar has verified DGR endorsement for this organization, which only 39% of similar organizations hold. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 14,337 education 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 (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • 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

Story Dogs Ltd is a registered education nonprofit based in South Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is 32603311388. 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$526K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Story Dogs Ltd's official registration number is 32603311388, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Story Dogs Ltd 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 education charities in Australia is 66/100.

Story Dogs Ltd is located in South Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 315 Tweed Valley Way, South Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Story Dogs Ltd has A$526K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Story Dogs Ltd is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$526K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Story Dogs Ltd. 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, Story Dogs Ltd 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). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

One-on-one reading sessions for children with a volunteer and dog: Education support Story Dogs Ltd is classified as an education organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$526K is below the peer average of A$8M.

Yes - Story Dogs Ltd 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$100K-A$1M
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 Story Dogs Ltd holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3
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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Story Dogs visit primary school students in Waroona weekly - Harvey Waroona Reporter
Mar 2026
www.harveyreporter.com.au
‘The dog doesn’t judge’: How Story Dogs are helping kids read - Townsville Bulletin
Dec 2025
www.townsvillebulletin.com.au
Story Dogs bring paw-sitivity to kids who find reading ruff - Region Canberra
Nov 2025
region.com.au
The Story of Yves Saint Laurent and His Dogs in Marrakech - - ArtDog Istanbul
Oct 2025
artdogistanbul.com
How Story Dogs is helping primary school students have a paws-ative reading experience - HerCanberra
May 2025
hercanberra.com.au
Form filed
A$0.5M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Lending a paw: Story Dogs bridge the gap for struggling readers - Times News Group
Jan 2024
timesnewsgroup.com.au
Form filed
A$0.5M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Story Dogs: Nurturing reading skills and boosting children's confidence - NSW Government
Jul 2022
www.nsw.gov.au
Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)
Story Dogs helps children get better at reading - Yanchep News Online
Nov 2020
www.yanchepnewsonline.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 this charity 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 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 · 2009
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

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Quick facts about Story Dogs Ltd

What is Story Dogs Ltd?
Story Dogs Ltd is a education australian public company based in South Murwillumbah, Australia. One-on-one reading sessions for children with a volunteer and dog: Education support
When was Story Dogs Ltd founded?
Story Dogs Ltd was founded in 2009.
Where is Story Dogs Ltd located?
Headquartered in South Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia.
What is Story Dogs Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Story Dogs Ltd trustworthy?
Story Dogs Ltd 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 Story Dogs Ltd's registration number?
Registration: 32603311388 (Australia).
What is Story Dogs Ltd's website?
https://www.storydogs.org.au
Are donations to Story Dogs Ltd 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.