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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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Benevolent Society is a registered human services nonprofit based in Glebe, Nsw, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$176M in annual revenue.
The Benevolent Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 52/100.
The Benevolent Society is located in Glebe, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1812 and has been active for 214 years. Its registered address is 2E Wentworth Park Road, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, The Benevolent Society has A$176M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$5M. 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 a Large. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$176M in annual revenue.
The Benevolent Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
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: The Benevolent Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100. Its annual revenue of A$176M is well above the peer average of A$5M.
The Benevolent Society 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 The Benevolent Society holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
The Benevolent Society 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.
The Benevolent Society 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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The Benevolent Society of Eleftheriani Celebrated Its 108th Anniversary - The National Herald
Blakeview: These societies helped pay for funerals in 19th century New Orleans - NOLA.com
The Benevolent Society appoints new chief - Australian Ageing Agenda
Northern Sydney PHN on hunt for new CEO - Health Services Daily
Kevin Barrow appointed Chief Executive of The Benevolent Society - Inside Ageing
Toddler’s ‘wholly preventable’ death in squalor exposed - Daily Telegraph Sydney
The Benevolent Society launches second work with Jack Nimble - Mediaweek
Restoring families, repairing lives: could you be the one to help a child in need? - The Guardian
Benevolent Society Far North Coast are hosting a Disability Interagency Event in April - The Lismore App
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Quick facts about The Benevolent Society
- What is The Benevolent Society?
- The Benevolent Society is a human services large 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, Australia.
- What is The Benevolent Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
- Is The Benevolent Society trustworthy?
- The Benevolent Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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.