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Animal Protection: Animal welfare
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Lost Dogs' Home is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in North Melbourne, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1912 and has been operating for 114 years. Its registration number is 84004789726. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 54/100 for animal welfare charities in Australia. The organization reports A$25M in annual revenue.
The Lost Dogs' Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 animal welfare charities in Australia is 54/100.
The Lost Dogs' Home is located in North Melbourne, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1912 and has been active for 114 years. Its registered address is 2 Gracie St, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, The Lost Dogs' Home has A$25M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$779K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Lost Dogs' Home is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$25M in annual revenue.
The Lost Dogs' Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the The Lost Dogs' Home 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.
Among animal welfare charities registered in Australia: The Lost Dogs' Home's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 is below the peer average of 54/100. Its annual revenue of A$25M is well above the peer average of A$779K.
The Lost Dogs' Home 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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Filing history
2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Australian donations are deductible if The Lost Dogs' Home holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
The Lost Dogs' Home 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 Lost Dogs' Home 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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NeutralWatch: Family reunited with pets after 10 months of quarantine, so much love! - Good Things Guy
Police return 2 lost dogs to home in Simsbury - WFSB
Ring Aims to Reunite Lost Dogs With Families in Super Bowl Ad Soundtracked by This ’70s Hit Ballad - Billboard
‘People don’t want to think about it’: Pet animal shelters near crisis point - The Age
Bus Driver Brings Lost Dogs Home for the Holidays [Video] - One Green Planet
12 strays of Christmas: The precious pooches seeking forever homes - Herald Sun
Louise Goh: In pursuit of social justice - Monash University
Lost Dogs’ Home defends euthanasia decision - Bayside News
Animal shelter accused of having 'blood on its hands' after euthanising 12-week-old puppy - SBS Australia
The Lost Dogs Home defends call to euthanise puppy after Georgie Purcell criticism - Herald Sun
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Quick facts about The Lost Dogs' Home
- What is The Lost Dogs' Home?
- The Lost Dogs' Home is a animal welfare large based in North Melbourne, Australia. Animal Protection: Animal welfare
- When was The Lost Dogs' Home founded?
- The Lost Dogs' Home was founded in 1912.
- Where is The Lost Dogs' Home located?
- Headquartered in North Melbourne, Australia.
- What is The Lost Dogs' Home's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is The Lost Dogs' Home trustworthy?
- The Lost Dogs' Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Lost Dogs' Home's registration number?
- Registration: 84004789726 (Australia).
- What is The Lost Dogs' Home's website?
- https://www.dogshome.com
- Are donations to The Lost Dogs' Home 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.