GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.
Visit www.melbournecupfoundat…About The Melbourne Cup Foundation
Melbourne Cup Foundation - Concept Development: Sport and hobby museums
Verified certifications
Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in AustraliaConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show The Melbourne Cup Foundation 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 Melbourne Cup Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details
- a contact email (present for 42% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Melbourne Cup Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Flemington, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is 96605912019. 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 61/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$958 in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
The Melbourne Cup Foundation's official registration number is 96605912019, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
The Melbourne Cup Foundation 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 Melbourne Cup Foundation is located in Flemington, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is Victoria Racing Club, 448 Epsom Road, Flemington, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, The Melbourne Cup Foundation has A$958 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 Melbourne Cup Foundation 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$958 in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Melbourne Cup Foundation. 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 Melbourne Cup Foundation 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.
Melbourne Cup Foundation - Concept Development: Sport and hobby museums The Melbourne Cup Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$958 is below the peer average of A$1M.
Yes - The Melbourne Cup Foundation 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.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Australian donations are deductible if The Melbourne Cup Foundation holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
The Melbourne Cup Foundation 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 Melbourne Cup Foundation 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewCause areas in Australia
How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Australia
Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.
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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
-
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 · 2019
-
Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
-
Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
-
Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
-
Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
-
Direct contactNo email or phone published
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyAre you the owner or a board member?
If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save The Melbourne Cup Foundation?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about The Melbourne Cup Foundation
- What is The Melbourne Cup Foundation?
- The Melbourne Cup Foundation is a arts & culture discretionary investment trust based in Flemington, Australia. Melbourne Cup Foundation - Concept Development: Sport and hobby museums
- When was The Melbourne Cup Foundation founded?
- The Melbourne Cup Foundation was founded in 2019.
- Where is The Melbourne Cup Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Flemington, Victoria, Australia.
- What is The Melbourne Cup Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under A$10K.
- Is The Melbourne Cup Foundation trustworthy?
- The Melbourne Cup Foundation 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 Melbourne Cup Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 96605912019 (Australia).
- What is The Melbourne Cup Foundation's website?
- https://www.melbournecupfoundation.com.au
- Are donations to The Melbourne Cup Foundation 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.