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Annual Giving
$19.3M

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.

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.

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.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$3.0M
$3.5M$2.5M$80K
FY2022
$2.5M
$3.8M$2.6M$77K
FY2021
$4.1M
$4.5M$2.0M$75K
FY2020
$7.0M
$7.3M$3.3M$52K
FY2019
$19.3M
$22.3M$1.5M$43K
FY2018
$1.3M
$1.6M$1.5M$40K
FY2017
$1.7M
$3.2M$1.5M$36K
7yr total$39.0MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

internationalemergencyhealtheducationenvironmentcommunitysocial-enterprisehuman rights
Geographic
AU-NationalAU-NSWAU-VICInternational
Recipients
nfpcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Donations and fundraising activities, primarily through the Rotary network and public contributions.
Parent Company
Rotary Australia
Revenue Sources
donations, fundraising

Board & Leadership

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David Clark
director
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John Oomen
director
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Timothy Mee
director
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Rosemary Everett
officeholder
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Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 19 April 2026 (18 days ago)
Website scan updated: 19 April 2026 (18 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 5
Added: 5 March 2026 (64 days ago)
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