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Visit www.vmrsouthport.com.auAbout Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc
Marine Search & Rescue: Public safety
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GiveRadar's verified records show Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc with a partial profile, sourced from the ACNC.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 138 disaster relief charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 145 disaster relief charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVolunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Main Beach, Queensland, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is 28929833597. 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$3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc's official registration number is 28929833597, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc 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 disaster relief charities in Australia is 65/100.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc is located in Main Beach, Queensland, Australia. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is Muriel Henchman Drive, Main Beach, Queensland, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc has A$3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has A$3M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc. 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 Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc 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). 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$3M is comparable to the peer average of A$5M.
Yes - Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc 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 Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc 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 Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc 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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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
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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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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc
- What is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc?
- Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc is a disaster relief other incorporated entity based in Main Beach, Australia. Marine Search & Rescue: Public safety
- When was Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc founded?
- Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc was founded in 1984.
- Where is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc located?
- Headquartered in Main Beach, Queensland, Australia.
- What is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
- Is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc trustworthy?
- Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc 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 Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc's registration number?
- Registration: 28929833597 (Australia).
- What is Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc's website?
- http://www.vmrsouthport.com.au
- Are donations to Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport Surfers Paradise Association Inc 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.