The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation
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We have firmly brought public attention and awareness to pediatric brain cancer, still the #1 disease killer of young people. We have also infused interest and focus within the pediatric brain cancer industry. We have helped lead and shape the priorities for the sector. We continue to work closely with all research stakeholders and likeminded groups ensuring all investments made are directed to the areas of highest need and making the biggest impact. Our passion to change the odds and improve outcomes has helped create a movementthat includes our evergrowing brain cancer community, including nearly two dozen Legacy Families. We have made enormous strides, and with the help of our supporters have ensured better testing, more efficient clinical trials and …
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
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#1,081 of 7,025 health charities in Australia on integrity score
64/100 puts it in the top 16% of the cohort, tied with 1,364 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 8 similar health charities in Australia.
Cause areas in Australia
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- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) · Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
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Frequently asked questions about The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation
The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Sandringham, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is 49126106682. 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 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation has A$3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
We have firmly brought public attention and awareness to pediatric brain cancer, still the #1 disease killer of young people. We have also infused interest and focus within the pediatric brain cancer industry. We have helped lead and shape the priorities for the sector. We continue to work closely with all research stakeholders and likeminded groups ensuring all investments made are directed to the areas of highest need and making the biggest impact. Our passion to change the odds and improve outcomes has helped create a movementthat includes our evergrowing brain cancer community, including nearly two dozen Legacy Families. We have made enormous strides, and with the help of our... The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2013.
The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Fixed Trust. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$3M in annual revenue.
The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation's official registration number is 49126106682, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation is located in Sandringham, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is 39 Royal Avenue, Sandringham, Victoria, Australia.
Among health charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$3M is below the peer average of A$8M.
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Quick facts about The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation
- What is The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation?
- The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation is a health fixed trust based in Sandringham, Australia. We have firmly brought public attention and awareness to pediatric brain cancer, still the #1 disease killer of young people. We have also infused interest and focus within the pediatric brain cancer industry. We have helped lead and shape the priorities for the sector. We continue to work closely with all research stakeholders and likeminded groups ensuring all investments made are directed to the areas of highest need and making the biggest impact. Our passion to change the odds and improve outcomes has helped create a movementthat includes our evergrowing brain cancer community, including nearly two dozen Legacy Families. We have made enormous strides, and with the help of our supporters have ensured better testing, more efficient clinical trials and funded new PhDs and Fellows working on exciting science.
- When was The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation founded?
- The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation was founded in 2013.
- Where is The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Sandringham, Victoria, Australia.
- What is The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is A$2.6 million.
- Is The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation trustworthy?
- The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 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 Robert Connor Dawes Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 49126106682 (Australia).
- What is The Robert Connor Dawes Foundation's website?
- https://www.rcdfoundation.org
- Are donations to The Robert Connor Dawes 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.