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Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community (IAPC) program: Cultural awareness
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Torch Project has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 84% of the 3,903 arts & culture charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 5,165 arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Torch Project is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Carlton, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is 55108975873. 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 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$4M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
The Torch Project's official registration number is 55108975873, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
The Torch Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 Torch Project is located in Carlton, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 146 Elgin St, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, The Torch Project has A$4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Torch Project is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$4M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Torch Project. 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 Torch Project 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). 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.
Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community (IAPC) program: Cultural awareness The Torch Project is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$4M is well above the peer average of A$1M.
Yes - The Torch Project 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.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Australian donations are deductible if The Torch Project holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
The Torch Project 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 Torch Project 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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TOKYO TORCH will not just be the tallest building in Japan. It is an urban development project focused on a “Post-Covid” era. - 三菱地所
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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.
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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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 · 2004
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Torch Project
- What is The Torch Project?
- The Torch Project is a arts & culture australian public company based in Carlton, Australia. Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community (IAPC) program: Cultural awareness
- When was The Torch Project founded?
- The Torch Project was founded in 2004.
- Where is The Torch Project located?
- Headquartered in Carlton, Victoria, Australia.
- What is The Torch Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
- Is The Torch Project trustworthy?
- The Torch Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Torch Project's registration number?
- Registration: 55108975873 (Australia).
- What is The Torch Project's website?
- https://thetorch.org.au
- Are donations to The Torch Project 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.