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Marine Rescue: Search and rescue
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GiveRadar's verified records show Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the ACNC.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 138 disaster relief charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical disaster relief charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVolunteer Marine Rescue NSW is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is 98138078092. 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$26M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW's official registration number is 98138078092, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW 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 disaster relief charities in Australia is 64/100.
Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW is located in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 202 Nicholson Pde, Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW has A$26M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$26M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW. 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, Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW 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 disaster relief charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$26M is well above the peer average of A$5M.
Yes - Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Australian donations are deductible if Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW 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.
Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW 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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Latest news
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7 articles found
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'Courage on steroids': Volunteers die in NSW rescue mission - 1News
The phone rang at 5.40pm. It became ‘the darkest night’ in these marine rescuers’ history - SMH.com.au
NSW Government delivers $2.8 million boost for economic development in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven - NSW Government
Runaway boat that injured two men recovered off NSW coast - 9News
Community Building Partnership Program delivers for Monaro - NSW Nationals
Queens Birthday Honours for Marine Rescuers - Sail-World.com
CEO appointed to lead Marine Rescue NSW - Sail-World.com
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
Methodology
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Quick facts about Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW
- What is Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW?
- Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW is a disaster relief australian public company based in Cronulla, Australia. Marine Rescue: Search and rescue
- When was Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW founded?
- Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW was founded in 2009.
- Where is Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW located?
- Headquartered in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW trustworthy?
- Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW 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 Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW's registration number?
- Registration: 98138078092 (Australia).
- What is Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW's website?
- https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au
- Are donations to Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW 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.