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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About The Kids Research Institute Australia

Research into child health, development and wellbeing: Health and medical research

Founded
Headquarters
West Perth, WA
Foundation type
Large
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Australia
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.11%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 58

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Kids Research Institute Australia is a registered health nonprofit based in West Perth, WA, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$114M in annual revenue.

The Kids Research Institute Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 58/100.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is located in West Perth, WA, Australia. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years. Its registered address is PO Box 855, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Kids Research Institute Australia has A$114M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$7M. 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 a Large. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$114M in annual revenue.

The Kids Research Institute Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the The Kids Research Institute Australia profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: The Kids Research Institute Australia's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of A$114M is well above the peer average of A$7M.

The Kids Research Institute Australia 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.

Verified against 3 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
A$100M-A$1B
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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.

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Leadership

KE
Key Management Personnel
Total (ACNC)

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

MCRI study as Australian kids’ health at crossroads - Kids News
May 2026
www.kidsnews.com.au
These 40 brave kids show why one thing has never been more crucial - The Australian
May 2026
www.theaustralian.com.au
Autism diagnoses are up, largely fuelled by NDIS. What happens next isn't clear - UWA
Apr 2026
www.uwa.edu.au
Internationally renowned researcher named new executive director at The Kids - UWA
Apr 2026
www.uwa.edu.au
What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that’s sprayed in their noses? - The Medical Journal of Australia
Apr 2026
insightplus.mja.com.au
Top Autism Expert Heads to WA to Revamp Child Care - Mirage News
Mar 2026
www.miragenews.com
Autism expert set to transform child care in WA - UWA
Mar 2026
www.uwa.edu.au
What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids sprayed in their noses? - University of Western Australia
Mar 2026
www.uwa.edu.au
Dr Jessica Buck / 2025 / Alumni Highlights / Highlights - newcastle.edu.au
Mar 2026
www.newcastle.edu.au
Rising carbon dioxide levels detected in human blood - Scimex
Feb 2026
www.scimex.org
Form filed
A$114.0M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$97.4M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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Peer charities

Other health in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Kids Research Institute Australia This page 55 A$114.0 million -
Careflight Limited 67 A$135.9 million -
Anglican Community Services 58 A$846.2 million -
Villa Maria Catholic Homes Limited 57 A$239.4 million -
St Vincent's Care Services Ltd 57 A$335.3 million -
Respect Group Limited 57 A$127.8 million -
WA Primary Health Alliance Limited 57 A$199.1 million -
St. Vincent's Hospital (Melbourne) Limited 57 A$1.1 billion -
South Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network Ltd 57 A$121.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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 large 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.
Who leads The Kids Research Institute Australia?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is The Kids Research Institute Australia located?
Headquartered in West Perth, Australia.
What is The Kids Research Institute Australia's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is The Kids Research Institute Australia trustworthy?
The Kids Research Institute Australia has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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.