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The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd

Other Heath Service Delivery: Health

Founded
Headquarters
Melbourne, Vic
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: 3.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 59

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 Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd is a registered health nonprofit based in Melbourne, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its registration number is 49007349984. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$92M in annual revenue.

The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd is located in Melbourne, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years. Its registered address is 85 Commercial Rd, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd has A$92M 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 Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd 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$92M in annual revenue.

The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among health charities registered in Australia: The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of A$92M is well above the peer average of A$7M.

The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd 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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Annual revenue
A$10M-A$100M
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 Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd 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

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
A$91.7M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$70.7M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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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
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd

What is The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd?
The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd is a health large based in Melbourne, Australia. Other Heath Service Delivery: Health
When was The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd founded?
The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd was founded in 1986.
Who leads The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd located?
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
What is The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd trustworthy?
The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd's registration number?
Registration: 49007349984 (Australia).
What is The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd's website?
http://burnet.edu.au
Are donations to The Macfarlane Burnet Institute For Medical Research And Public Health Ltd 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.