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Rotary Australia Benevolent Society

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryPBIABN 54563288318NSW
Relationships
25
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$3.5M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 8 May 2026
Found in 2 systemsACNC CharitiesFoundations

About

Rotary Australia Benevolent Society (RAWCS) is a peak philanthropic body operating under the Rotary umbrella in Australia. It facilitates and supports a wide range of national and international humanitarian and development projects, channeling efforts towards critical areas such as health, education, environmental protection, community empowerment, and disaster relief.

Giving Philosophy

RAWCS approaches giving by focusing on tangible 'Causes' and supporting 'Entities' that address specific community needs. Their philosophy is rooted in Rotary's service ideals, aiming to empower individuals and uplift communities through structured projects and initiatives across various humanitarian and developmental sectors, both domestically and internationally.

Wealth Source:Donations and fundraising activities, primarily through the Rotary network and public contributions.
Parent:Rotary Australia

Tips for Applicants

Applicants are encouraged to explore the 'Search for Projects' section on the RAWCS website to understand the types of initiatives supported and potential avenues for involvement or funding.

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$3.5M$3.5M$2.5M$3K
2022$3.8M$3.8M$2.6M$2K
2021$4.5M$4.4M$2.0M$24K
2020$7.3M$7.3M$3.3M$8K
2019$22.3M$22.3M$1.5M$3K
2018$1.6M$1.6M$1.5M$4K
2017$3.2M$3.2M$1.5M$22K
0
Grants Given (AU)
$3.0M
0
Volunteers
7,500
Donations Received
$2.3M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-54563288318
ABN
54563288318
Sector
international
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
internationalemergencyhealtheducationenvironmentcommunitysocial-enterprisehuman_rights
Geography
AU-NationalAU-NSWAU-VICInternational
Target Recipients
nfpcommunity_org
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedChildrenEarly ChildhoodEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesMigrants & RefugeesHomelessness RiskChronic IllnessDisabilityRural & RemoteUnemployedVictims of CrimeDisaster VictimsAnimalsEnvironmentOther Gender Identities

Board & Leadership (11)

  • Heather Chong
    chair
  • Paul Thomas
    chair
  • Andrea Grosvenor
    director
  • David Clark
    director
  • David Pearson
    director
  • John Oomen
    director
  • John Roberson
    director
  • Mervyn Williams
    director
  • Timothy Mee
    director
  • Rosemary Everett
    officeholder
  • John Stockbridge
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$3.5M
Assets
$2.5M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
25

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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External Link

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2153
Locality
NORWEST
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
LGA
Parramatta
Entities in Area
789
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Disability Market Context

NDIS Layer
State Providers
4,558
Thin Districts
1
Very Thin
0
Local Alternatives
1
6 community-controlled orgs in postcode

This organisation shows disability-related delivery signals. The strategic question is whether it sits inside a resilient market, a thin market, or a captured market where large providers take most of the money and local alternatives are scarce.

Thinnest Districts In NSW
Far West51 providers
Southern NSW242 providers
Mid North Coast271 providers
Captured Markets
Far West95%
Mid North Coast89%
Western NSW75%
Murrumbidgee71%