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The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund

Social Services Balwyn North, Victoria ABN: 16564262027 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund

Ava Costa a 14-year-old Australian National Team Gymnast, experienced a devastating training accident resulting in a spinal cord injury. Despite emergency surgery, she has had no movement yet below her point of injury. Walking with Ava would love your help to provide care for Ava with a Donation

Founded
Headquarters
Balwyn North, Victoria
Foundation type
Fixed Trust

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2023

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • GiveRadar's profile for The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical social services charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
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  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 45% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund is a registered social services nonprofit based in Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is 16564262027. 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$242K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund's official registration number is 16564262027, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund 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 social services charities in Australia is 66/100.

The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund is located in Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years. Its registered address is 2 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund has A$242K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Fixed Trust. It has A$242K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund. 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 Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund 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.

Ava Costa a 14-year-old Australian National Team Gymnast, experienced a devastating training accident resulting in a spinal cord injury. Despite emergency surgery, she has had no movement yet below her point of injury. Walking with Ava would love your help to provide care for Ava with a Donation The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund is classified as a social services organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among social services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$242K is below the peer average of A$4M.

Yes - The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund 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.

Annual revenue
A$100K-A$1M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Form filed
A$0.2M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education 14,323
Social Services this charity 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

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

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • 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 · 2023
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund

What is The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund?
The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund is a social services fixed trust based in Balwyn North, Australia. Ava Costa a 14-year-old Australian National Team Gymnast, experienced a devastating training accident resulting in a spinal cord injury. Despite emergency surgery, she has had no movement yet below her point of injury. Walking with Ava would love your help to provide care for Ava with a Donation
When was The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund founded?
The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund was founded in 2023.
Where is The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund located?
Headquartered in Balwyn North, Victoria, Australia.
What is The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$100K-A$1M.
Is The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund trustworthy?
The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund 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 Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund's registration number?
Registration: 16564262027 (Australia).
What is The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund's website?
https://walkingwithava.org
Are donations to The Trustee for the Ava Costa Necessitous Circumstances Fund 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.