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The Surf Life Saving Foundation

Community Development Bowen Hills, Qld ABN 47945812553 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About The Surf Life Saving Foundation

Appeals: Unknown or not classified

Founded
Headquarters
Bowen Hills, Qld
Foundation type
Large
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
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 Surf Life Saving Foundation is a registered community development nonprofit based in Bowen Hills, Qld, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its registration number is 47945812553. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 56/100 for community development charities in Australia. The organization reports A$46M in annual revenue.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 community development charities in Australia is 56/100.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation is located in Bowen Hills, Qld, Australia. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years. Its registered address is 190 Montpelier Rd, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, The Surf Life Saving Foundation has A$46M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$46M in annual revenue.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the The Surf Life Saving Foundation 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 community development charities registered in Australia: The Surf Life Saving Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$46M is well above the peer average of A$1M.

The Surf Life Saving Foundation 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.

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Annual revenue
A$10M-A$100M
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 Surf Life Saving Foundation holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

$5.45 million awarded to NSW surf clubs - NSW Government
Apr 2026
www.nsw.gov.au
Congratulations to the 357 surf lifesavers recognised with National Medals in SLSA National Medal Batch 55 and 56 - Surf
Mar 2026
sls.com.au
ALT Open and Youth Squad Announced for 2026 World Championships - Surf Life Saving
Mar 2026
sls.com.au
IRONMAN AND IRONWOMAN FINALS LINEUP DECIDED FOR 2026 AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS - Surf Life Saving
Mar 2026
sls.com.au
Aussies 2026 Competition Update 25 March - Surf Life Saving
Mar 2026
sls.com.au
AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST SURF CARNIVAL RETURNS TO THE GOLD COAST - Surf Life Saving
Mar 2026
sls.com.au
2027 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly presented by Your local club - Surf Life Saving NSW
Mar 2026
www.surflifesaving.com.au
Kings Beach Surf Life Saving Facility project - Sunshine Coast Council
Mar 2026
www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Wanda Snaps Enormous Streak at State Surf Titles - Surf Life Saving NSW
Mar 2026
www.surflifesaving.com.au
SLSA launch first Reconciliation Action Plan - Surf Life Saving
Feb 2026
sls.com.au
Form filed
A$46.2M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
Form filed
A$38.7M revenue
FY2022
ACNC

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Peer charities

Other community development in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Surf Life Saving Foundation This page 41 A$46.2 million -
Dmtc Limited 57 A$22.6 million -
Nobby's Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc 56 A$458,291 -
Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club Inc 56 A$691,361 -
Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club Limited 56 A$5.3 million -
Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club Inc. 56 A$267,034 -
Tallebudgera Surf Lifesaving Club Inc 56 A$2.6 million -
Burleigh Heads-Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club INC. 56 A$2.7 million -
Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated 56 A$838,534 -

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
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Surf Life Saving Foundation

What is The Surf Life Saving Foundation?
The Surf Life Saving Foundation is a community development large based in Bowen Hills, Australia. Appeals: Unknown or not classified
When was The Surf Life Saving Foundation founded?
The Surf Life Saving Foundation was founded in 1998.
Where is The Surf Life Saving Foundation located?
Headquartered in Bowen Hills, Australia.
What is The Surf Life Saving Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is The Surf Life Saving Foundation trustworthy?
The Surf Life Saving Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Surf Life Saving Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 47945812553 (Australia).
What is The Surf Life Saving Foundation's website?
https://www.slsfoundation.com.au
Are donations to The Surf Life Saving Foundation 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.