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The University of Sydney

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About The University of Sydney

Higher Education: Education

Founded
Headquarters
Forest Lodge, Nsw
Foundation type
Large
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.23%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The University of Sydney is a registered education nonprofit based in Forest Lodge, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1849 and has been operating for 177 years. Its registration number is 15211513464. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$3.3B in annual revenue.

The University of Sydney has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 education charities in Australia is 56/100.

The University of Sydney is located in Forest Lodge, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1849 and has been active for 177 years. Its registered address is Level 4, 71-79 Arundel St, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The University of Sydney has A$3.3B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The University of Sydney is classified as a Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$3.3B in annual revenue.

The University of Sydney has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among education charities registered in Australia: The University of Sydney's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$3.3B is well above the peer average of A$7M.

The University of Sydney 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
A$1B+
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if The University of Sydney holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Leadership

KE
Key Management Personnel
Total (ACNC)

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Man charged with stalking Norwegian princess in Sydney - Daily Telegraph Sydney
May 2026
www.dailytelegraph.com.au
Australian tertiary education: University entry was the hardest it’s ever been this year. Next year will be worse - SMH.
May 2026
www.smh.com.au
Opposition demands Defence probe over uni’s secret Iran visit - The Australian
May 2026
www.theaustralian.com.au
‘Do not travel’: So why did uni send academic to Iran? - The Australian
May 2026
www.theaustralian.com.au
Sydney University vs Forest Rangers AUS - H2H, Compare Teams - Futbol24
May 2026
www.futbol24.com
University of Sydney’s huge financial blow from China revealed - The Australian
May 2026
www.theaustralian.com.au
‘Queen of Australian investigative journalism’ has another crown - SMH.com.au
May 2026
www.smh.com.au
From Indonesia Via Sydney: Bu Ayendha Visits PLHS - Port Lincoln High School
May 2026
plhs.sa.edu.au
Studio Bedroom Properties Open for Inspection in Sydney CBD, NSW (+1 location) - realestate.com.au
May 2026
www.realestate.com.au
1 Bedroom Properties or more open for inspection on Tuesday 12th in Sydney CBD, NSW and other locations - realestate.com
May 2026
www.realestate.com.au
Form filed
A$3295.9M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$2922.1M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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Peer charities

Other education in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The University of Sydney This page 56 A$3.3 billion -
The University Of Wollongong 57 A$690.8 million -
The University Of Adelaide 57 A$1.1 billion -
University Of South Australia 57 A$713.6 million -
University Of Canberra 55 A$357.5 million -
University Of The Sunshine Coast 55 A$368.7 million -
University Of Technology Sydney 55 A$1.1 billion -
University Of Southern Queensland 55 A$356.1 million -
Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited 55 A$354.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The University of Sydney

What is The University of Sydney?
The University of Sydney is a education large based in Forest Lodge, Australia. Higher Education: Education
When was The University of Sydney founded?
The University of Sydney was founded in 1849.
Who leads The University of Sydney?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is The University of Sydney located?
Headquartered in Forest Lodge, Australia.
What is The University of Sydney's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$1B+.
Is The University of Sydney trustworthy?
The University of Sydney has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 University of Sydney's registration number?
Registration: 15211513464 (Australia).
What is The University of Sydney's website?
http://www.sydney.edu.au
Are donations to The University of Sydney 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.