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FireAid 2020 Bushfire Recovery Fund Distribution: Community development
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Southern Highlands Community 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
- Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 25% of the 1,698 community development charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- a contact email
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- leadership details
- third-party accreditation (present for 46% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Southern Highlands Community Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 16098283213. 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$388K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
The Southern Highlands Community Foundation's official registration number is 16098283213, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
The Southern Highlands Community Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('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 community development charities in Australia is 66/100.
The Southern Highlands Community Foundation is located in Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years. Its registered address is 8/1 Kirkham Street, Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, The Southern Highlands Community Foundation has A$388K 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 Southern Highlands Community Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has A$388K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Southern Highlands Community 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 Southern Highlands Community Foundation is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
FireAid 2020 Bushfire Recovery Fund Distribution: Community development The Southern Highlands Community Foundation is classified as a community development organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among community development charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$388K is below the peer average of A$1M.
The Southern Highlands Community Foundation 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.
Filing history
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Australian donations are deductible if The Southern Highlands Community Foundation holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
The Southern Highlands Community 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 Southern Highlands Community 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).
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Sources and verification
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- 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
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2001
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about The Southern Highlands Community Foundation
- What is The Southern Highlands Community Foundation?
- The Southern Highlands Community Foundation is a community development australian public company based in Moss Vale, Australia. FireAid 2020 Bushfire Recovery Fund Distribution: Community development
- When was The Southern Highlands Community Foundation founded?
- The Southern Highlands Community Foundation was founded in 2001.
- Where is The Southern Highlands Community Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is The Southern Highlands Community Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
- Is The Southern Highlands Community Foundation trustworthy?
- The Southern Highlands Community 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 Southern Highlands Community Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 16098283213 (Australia).
- What is The Southern Highlands Community Foundation's website?
- https://shcf.org.au
- Are donations to The Southern Highlands Community 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.