The Wilderness Society
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Protecting Nature- nature laws that work, stop new fossil fuels, ending deforestation & biodiv loss: Biodiversity
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Wilderness Society has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the ACNC.
- Established in 1976, it is among the oldest environment charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 1,594 environment charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 2,408 environment charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from ACNC (Australia): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Australian donations are deductible if The Wilderness Society holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
The Wilderness Society 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 Wilderness Society 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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Joint first of 2,408 environment charities in Australia on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (66/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 4 similar environment charities in Australia.
Cause areas in Australia
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society is a registered environment nonprofit based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its registration number is 18611229086. 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$11M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Wilderness Society has A$11M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Protecting Nature- nature laws that work, stop new fossil fuels, ending deforestation & biodiv loss: Biodiversity The Wilderness Society is classified as an environment organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1976.
The Wilderness Society is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$11M in annual revenue.
The Wilderness Society's official registration number is 18611229086, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
The Wilderness Society is located in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years. Its registered address is Gpo Box 716, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Among environment charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$11M is well above the peer average of A$2M.
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Quick facts about The Wilderness Society
- What is The Wilderness Society?
- The Wilderness Society is a environment australian public company based in Hobart, Australia. Protecting Nature- nature laws that work, stop new fossil fuels, ending deforestation & biodiv loss: Biodiversity
- When was The Wilderness Society founded?
- The Wilderness Society was founded in 1976.
- Where is The Wilderness Society located?
- Headquartered in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
- What is The Wilderness Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is A$11.3 million.
- Is The Wilderness Society trustworthy?
- The Wilderness Society 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 Wilderness Society's registration number?
- Registration: 18611229086 (Australia).
- What is The Wilderness Society's website?
- https://www.wilderness.org.au/
- Are donations to The Wilderness Society 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.