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Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc.

Disaster Relief Lakes Entrance, Victoria ABN: 34355283841 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc.

Surf Rescue Patrol: Surf life saving

Founded
Headquarters
Lakes Entrance, Victoria
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2004

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 65

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 Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • Established in 1958, it predates 92% of the disaster relief charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • 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 145 disaster relief 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

Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its registration number is 34355283841. 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$168K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc.'s official registration number is 34355283841, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. 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 disaster relief charities in Australia is 65/100.

Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. is located in Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years. Its registered address is 426A Main Beach Walk, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. has A$168K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$168K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc.. 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, Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. 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.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$168K is below the peer average of A$5M.

Yes - Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. 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

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. 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

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$0.2M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Surf club enjoys successful year - Lakes Post
Aug 2024
lakespost.com.au
Summer of Surf a boost - Lakes Post
Feb 2024
lakespost.com.au
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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 1,697
Human Services 1,196
Disaster Relief this charity 145
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most.

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 · 1958
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 Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc.

What is Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc.?
Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. is a disaster relief other incorporated entity based in Lakes Entrance, Australia. Surf Rescue Patrol: Surf life saving
When was Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. founded?
Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. was founded in 1958.
Where is Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. located?
Headquartered in Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia.
What is Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. trustworthy?
Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. 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 Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc.'s registration number?
Registration: 34355283841 (Australia).
What is Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc.'s website?
https://www.lakesentrancesurflifesaving.org.au
Are donations to Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc. 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.