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The Benevolent Society

Glebe, New South Wales ABN: 95084695045 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About The Benevolent Society

We deliver human services in the community to some of our most vulnerable, specifically in the areas of ageing, carers, child, youth and family and disability. Our operations are primarily in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT providing services that include aged care, disability, foster care, family and parenting support, post adoption, carer support and many others. See more at: www.benevolent­.org.au/aboutu­s

Founded
Headquarters
Glebe, New South Wales
Foundation type
Australian Public Company
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Benevolent Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the ACNC.

  • Established in 1812, it is among the oldest human services charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 1,084 human services charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for The Benevolent Society draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical human services charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 37% of comparable organizations)
  • 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

The Benevolent Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1812 and has been operating for 214 years. Its registration number is 95084695045. 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 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$208M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Benevolent Society's official registration number is 95084695045, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

The Benevolent Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('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 human services charities in Australia is 66/100.

The Benevolent Society is located in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 1812 and has been active for 214 years. Its registered address is 2E Wentworth Park Road, Glebe, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Benevolent Society has A$208M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Benevolent Society is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$208M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The Benevolent Society. 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, The Benevolent Society 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.

We deliver human services in the community to some of our most vulnerable, specifically in the areas of ageing, carers, child, youth and family and disability. Our operations are primarily in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT providing services that include aged care, disability, foster care, family and parenting support, post adoption, carer support and many others. See more at: www.benevolent.org.au/aboutus The Benevolent Society is classified as a human services organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1812.

Among human services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$208M is well above the peer average of A$6M.

Yes - The Benevolent Society 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$100M-A$1B
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 The Benevolent Society 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
1,196
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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

The Benevolent Society of Eleftheriani Celebrated Its 108th Anniversary - The National Herald
Nov 2025
www.thenationalherald.com
The Benevolent Society appoints new chief - Australian Ageing Agenda
Aug 2025
www.australianageingagenda.com.au
Kevin Barrow appointed Chief Executive of The Benevolent Society - Inside Ageing
Aug 2025
insideageing.com.au
Form filed
A$207.9M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
The Benevolent Society launches second work with Jack Nimble - Mediaweek
May 2024
www.mediaweek.com.au
Benevolent Society Far North Coast are hosting a Disability Interagency Event in April - The Lismore App
Mar 2024
lismoreapp.com.au
Form filed
A$176.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (Alison Goodman, HarperCollins) - Books+Publishing
Apr 2023
www.booksandpublishing.com.au
Elaine Leong, The Benevolent Society - Australasian Lawyer
Sep 2020
www.thelawyermag.com
Benevolent Society issues forced adoptions apology - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Nov 2011
www.abc.net.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 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services this charity 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
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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 · 1812
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 The Benevolent Society

What is The Benevolent Society?
The Benevolent Society is a human services australian public company based in Glebe, Australia. We deliver human services in the community to some of our most vulnerable, specifically in the areas of ageing, carers, child, youth and family and disability. Our operations are primarily in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT providing services that include aged care, disability, foster care, family and parenting support, post adoption, carer support and many others. See more at: www.benevolent.org.au/aboutus
When was The Benevolent Society founded?
The Benevolent Society was founded in 1812.
Where is The Benevolent Society located?
Headquartered in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia.
What is The Benevolent Society's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is The Benevolent Society trustworthy?
The Benevolent Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 The Benevolent Society's registration number?
Registration: 95084695045 (Australia).
What is The Benevolent Society's website?
https://www.benevolent.org.au/
Are donations to The Benevolent Society 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.