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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About The University of Sydney

Higher Education: Education

Founded
Headquarters
Forest Lodge, New South Wales
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 67

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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The University of Sydney has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the ACNC.

  • Established in 1849, it is among the oldest education charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 11,617 education charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 14,337 education charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The University of Sydney is a registered education nonprofit based in Forest Lodge, New South Wales, 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. 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$3.9B in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The University of Sydney's official registration number is 15211513464, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

The University of Sydney 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 education charities in Australia is 67/100.

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

Based on official tax filings, The University of Sydney has A$3.9B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The University of Sydney is classified as an Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$3.9B in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The University of Sydney. 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 University of Sydney 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.

Among education charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$3.9B is well above the peer average of A$8M.

Yes - The University of Sydney 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$1B+
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
9,875
Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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
University of Sydney partners with Thermo Fisher for strategic research collaborations - BioSpectrum Asia
May 2026
www.biospectrumasia.com
Sir Anthony Mason, a jurist who shaped Australia, dies at 100 - The University of Sydney
Mar 2026
www.sydney.edu.au
Professor Wojciech Sadurski appointed to prestigious Venice Commission - The University of Sydney
Mar 2026
www.sydney.edu.au
No evidence to suggest medicinal cannabis is effective for depression, anxiety or PTSD - The University of Sydney
Mar 2026
www.sydney.edu.au
Tech companies are blaming massive layoffs on AI. What's really going on? - The University of Sydney
Mar 2026
www.sydney.edu.au
From MBA student to regional business partner - The University of Sydney
Mar 2026
www.sydney.edu.au
$55.1 million to position Australia as world leader in maths - The University of Sydney
Mar 2026
www.sydney.edu.au
Shaping the Digital Future: Inside The University of Sydney's New MBA - MBA News Australia
Mar 2026
www.mbanews.com.au
Form filed
A$3885.3M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$3418.5M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$2922.1M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$3531.2M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$2644.4M revenue
FY2020
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 this charity 14,323
Social Services 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1849
Not available · 4
  • 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about The University of Sydney

What is The University of Sydney?
The University of Sydney is a education other incorporated entity based in Forest Lodge, Australia. Higher Education: Education
When was The University of Sydney founded?
The University of Sydney was founded in 1849.
Where is The University of Sydney located?
Headquartered in Forest Lodge, New South Wales, Australia.
What is The University of Sydney's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1B+.
Is The University of Sydney trustworthy?
The University of Sydney 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 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.