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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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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
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details
- a contact email (present for 37% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe 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.
Filing history
2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
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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Latest news
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The Benevolent Society of Eleftheriani Celebrated Its 108th Anniversary - The National Herald
The Benevolent Society appoints new chief - Australian Ageing Agenda
Kevin Barrow appointed Chief Executive of The Benevolent Society - Inside Ageing
The Benevolent Society launches second work with Jack Nimble - Mediaweek
Benevolent Society Far North Coast are hosting a Disability Interagency Event in April - The Lismore App
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (Alison Goodman, HarperCollins) - Books+Publishing
Elaine Leong, The Benevolent Society - Australasian Lawyer
Benevolent Society issues forced adoptions apology - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1812
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo 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.