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The Lysicrates Cultural Fund

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About The Lysicrates Cultural Fund

During the period, the principal activities of the Fund during the course of the year remain unchanged and were to raise funds and: * organise the Lysicrates Competition of play writing for adults; and * organise the MartinLysicrates Competition for play writing for children, in addition to he Martin childrens' walk; * create and distribute a film of the MartinLysicrates Competition to schools; * prepare a Resource Kit for teachers to accompany the film; * create and place two lifesize statues of the boy James Martin, the builder of the Lysicrates Monument replica in Sydney; and * organise the annual Martin Oration .

Founded
Headquarters
Sydney, New South Wales
Foundation type
Discretionary Investment Trust
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
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 Lysicrates Cultural Fund with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for The Lysicrates Cultural Fund draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
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  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 42% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation (present for 53% of comparable organizations)

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Common questions

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The Lysicrates Cultural Fund is a registered arts & culture 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 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is 36914534256. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$315K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Lysicrates Cultural Fund's official registration number is 36914534256, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

The Lysicrates Cultural Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 arts & culture charities in Australia is 66/100.

The Lysicrates Cultural Fund is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years. Its registered address is Governor Macquarie Tower, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Lysicrates Cultural Fund has A$315K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Lysicrates Cultural Fund is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Discretionary Investment Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$315K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The Lysicrates Cultural Fund. 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 Lysicrates Cultural Fund is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and overseen by the 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.

During the period, the principal activities of the Fund during the course of the year remain unchanged and were to raise funds and: * organise the Lysicrates Competition of play writing for adults; and * organise the MartinLysicrates Competition for play writing for children, in addition to he Martin childrens' walk; * create and distribute a film of the MartinLysicrates Competition to schools; * prepare a Resource Kit for teachers to accompany the film; * create and place two lifesize statues of the boy James Martin, the builder of the Lysicrates Monument replica in Sydney; and * organise the annual Martin Oration . The Lysicrates Cultural Fund is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$315K is below the peer average of A$1M.

The Lysicrates Cultural Fund 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.

Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
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 Lysicrates Cultural Fund holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.0M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$0.3M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)

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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 this charity 5,164
Environment 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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Lysicrates Cultural Fund

What is The Lysicrates Cultural Fund?
The Lysicrates Cultural Fund is a arts & culture discretionary investment trust based in Sydney, Australia. During the period, the principal activities of the Fund during the course of the year remain unchanged and were to raise funds and: * organise the Lysicrates Competition of play writing for adults; and * organise the MartinLysicrates Competition for play writing for children, in addition to he Martin childrens' walk; * create and distribute a film of the MartinLysicrates Competition to schools; * prepare a Resource Kit for teachers to accompany the film; * create and place two lifesize statues of the boy James Martin, the builder of the Lysicrates Monument replica in Sydney; and * organise the annual Martin Oration .
When was The Lysicrates Cultural Fund founded?
The Lysicrates Cultural Fund was founded in 2015.
Where is The Lysicrates Cultural Fund located?
Headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What is The Lysicrates Cultural Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is The Lysicrates Cultural Fund trustworthy?
The Lysicrates Cultural Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Lysicrates Cultural Fund's registration number?
Registration: 36914534256 (Australia).
What is The Lysicrates Cultural Fund's website?
https://lysicratesfoundation.org.au
Are donations to The Lysicrates Cultural Fund 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.