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The Fred Hollows Foundation

Environment Sydney, New South Wales ABN: 46070556642 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About The Fred Hollows Foundation

Eye Care Integration for Sustainable Development: Diseases and conditions

Founded
Headquarters
Sydney, 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 environment 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 The Fred Hollows Foundation with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 1,594 environment charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable 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 2,408 environment 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

The Fred Hollows Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is 46070556642. 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$120M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

The Fred Hollows Foundation's official registration number is 46070556642, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

The Fred Hollows Foundation 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 environment charities in Australia is 66/100.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years. Its registered address is Level 8, 320 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Fred Hollows Foundation has A$120M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has A$120M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The Fred Hollows Foundation. 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 Fred Hollows Foundation 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.

Eye Care Integration for Sustainable Development: Diseases and conditions The Fred Hollows Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among environment charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$120M is well above the peer average of A$2M.

Yes - The Fred Hollows Foundation 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

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 The Fred Hollows Foundation 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
414
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Victor residents support Hollows’ vision - The Victor Harbor Times
May 2026
victorharbortimes.com.au
RDF, RNP and Fred Hollows Foundation Launch Eye Care and Cataract Surgery Campaign in Northern Province - mod.gov.rw
May 2026
www.mod.gov.rw
Ophthalmologist wins inaugural Gabi Hollows Award - insightnews.com.au
Apr 2026
www.insightnews.com.au
Cure Blindness Project and The Fred Hollows Foundation Partner to End Avoidable Blindness in Rwanda and Laos - VisionMon
Apr 2026
www.visionmonday.com
Kura Te Waru Rewiri collab supporting Fred Hollows - NZ Optics
Dec 2025
nzoptics.co.nz
Mandurah student brings home Fred Hollows Humanity Award - PerthNow
Nov 2025
www.perthnow.com.au
What happened to the little boy who became an icon for the Fred Hollows Foundation - The Canberra Times
Aug 2025
www.canberratimes.com.au
Coffs florists join the Fred Hollows Big Run - Coffs Coast News Of The Area
Jul 2025
coffscoast.newsofthearea.com.au
Form filed
A$120.3M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$116.7M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$104.7M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$94.5M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$84.7M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)
Fred Hollows collection - National Museum of Australia
Mar 2019
www.nma.gov.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 this charity 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 · 1992
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 Fred Hollows Foundation

What is The Fred Hollows Foundation?
The Fred Hollows Foundation is a environment australian public company based in Sydney, Australia. Eye Care Integration for Sustainable Development: Diseases and conditions
When was The Fred Hollows Foundation founded?
The Fred Hollows Foundation was founded in 1992.
Where is The Fred Hollows Foundation located?
Headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What is The Fred Hollows Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is The Fred Hollows Foundation trustworthy?
The Fred Hollows Foundation 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 The Fred Hollows Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 46070556642 (Australia).
What is The Fred Hollows Foundation's website?
https://www.hollows.org
Are donations to The Fred Hollows Foundation 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.