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Visit www.thekids.org.auAbout The Kids Research Institute Australia
Research into child health, development and wellbeing: Health and medical research
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Kids Research Institute Australia has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 5,838 health charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1987, it predates 80% of the health charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 25% of the 7,078 health charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Kids Research Institute Australia is a registered health nonprofit based in West Perth, Western Australia, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its registration number is 86009278755. 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 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$133M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
The Kids Research Institute Australia's official registration number is 86009278755, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
The Kids Research Institute Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('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 health charities in Australia is 66/100.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is located in West Perth, Western Australia, Australia. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years. Its registered address is PO Box 855, West Perth, Western Australia.
Based on official tax filings, The Kids Research Institute Australia has A$133M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is classified as a Health organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$133M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Kids Research Institute Australia. 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 Kids Research Institute Australia 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.
Research into child health, development and wellbeing: Health and medical research The Kids Research Institute Australia is classified as a health organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among health charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$133M is well above the peer average of A$8M.
Yes - The Kids Research Institute Australia 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
5 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 Kids Research Institute Australia holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
The Kids Research Institute Australia 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 Kids Research Institute Australia 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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10 articles found
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MCRI study as Australian kids’ health at crossroads - Kids News
These 40 brave kids show why one thing has never been more crucial - The Australian
What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that’s sprayed in their noses? - The Medical Journal of Australia
Internationally renowned researcher named new executive director at The Kids - UWA
What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids sprayed in their noses? - University of Western Australia
WA study finds one in six kids in Kimberley have strep A - The West Australian
35 years of thinking of the kids: how WA research is changing children’s health - The West Australian
Exhibition goes behind the scenes of kids’ medical research - The West Australian
The Kids Research Institute Australia leads national study into impacts of social media ban on families - The West Australian
35 years of changing lives at The Kids Research Institute - Government House Western Australia
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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
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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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 · 1987
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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 Kids Research Institute Australia
- What is The Kids Research Institute Australia?
- The Kids Research Institute Australia is a health australian public company based in West Perth, Australia. Research into child health, development and wellbeing: Health and medical research
- When was The Kids Research Institute Australia founded?
- The Kids Research Institute Australia was founded in 1987.
- Where is The Kids Research Institute Australia located?
- Headquartered in West Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
- What is The Kids Research Institute Australia's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
- Is The Kids Research Institute Australia trustworthy?
- The Kids Research Institute Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 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 Kids Research Institute Australia's registration number?
- Registration: 86009278755 (Australia).
- What is The Kids Research Institute Australia's website?
- https://www.thekids.org.au
- Are donations to The Kids Research Institute Australia 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.