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The University Of Wollongong

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About The University Of Wollongong

Transforming Futures Scholarship Fund: Higher education

Founded
Headquarters
University of Wollongong, 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: 0.82%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
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 Wollongong is a registered education nonprofit based in University of Wollongong, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its registration number is 61060567686. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$691M in annual revenue.

The University Of Wollongong has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 Wollongong is located in University of Wollongong, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years. Its registered address is UOW Advancement Division, Northfields Avenue, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The University Of Wollongong has A$691M 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 Wollongong 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$691M in annual revenue.

The University Of Wollongong has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the The University Of Wollongong profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. 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 Wollongong's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$691M is well above the peer average of A$7M.

The University Of Wollongong 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$100M-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 Wollongong 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

Meth drone crash lands in Wollongong, signals new era of hi-tech drug trade - The National Tribune
May 2026
www.nationaltribune.com.au
University of Wollongong welcomes new students to O - Week | Illawarra Mercury
Feb 2026
illawarramercury.com.au
Dubai's University of Wollongong halts 100% parking fee hike after student feedback - Khaleej Times
Feb 2026
www.khaleejtimes.com
Thomas MUSGRAVE Obituary (2025) - Sydney, New South Wales - SMH.com.au
Sep 2025
tributes.smh.com.au
Fears UTS case shows mental health being ‘weaponised’ in workplace - AFR
Sep 2025
www.afr.com
From Haridwar to Wollongong: Finding creativity, courage and community in a new country | Life in a Foreign University -
Jul 2025
indianexpress.com
Students were unfazed at a $40,000 HECS debt. Years on, reality has sunk in - SMH.com.au
Dec 2024
www.smh.com.au
Australia’s University of Wollongong opens India campus in Gujarat’s GIFT City - The Indian Express
Nov 2024
indianexpress.com
University of Wollongong Palestine encampment forced to shut down - Green Left
Oct 2024
www.greenleft.org.au
University of Wollongong introduces zero emissions buses to campus - Australasian Bus and Coach
Jun 2024
www.busnews.com.au
Form filed
A$690.8M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$716.4M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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Peer charities

Other education in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The University Of Wollongong This page 57 A$690.8 million -
The University Of Adelaide 57 A$1.1 billion -
University Of South Australia 57 A$713.6 million -
The University of Sydney 56 A$3.3 billion -
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 Wollongong

What is The University Of Wollongong?
The University Of Wollongong is a education large based in University of Wollongong, Australia. Transforming Futures Scholarship Fund: Higher education
When was The University Of Wollongong founded?
The University Of Wollongong was founded in 1975.
Who leads The University Of Wollongong?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is The University Of Wollongong located?
Headquartered in University of Wollongong, Australia.
What is The University Of Wollongong's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is The University Of Wollongong trustworthy?
The University Of Wollongong has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Wollongong's registration number?
Registration: 61060567686 (Australia).
What is The University Of Wollongong's website?
https://www.uow.edu.au/
Are donations to The University Of Wollongong 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.