Watchtower Bible & Tract Society Of Australia
About
The Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of Australia is the legal entity representing Jehovah's Witnesses in Australia. It operates as a religious organization that publishes religious literature, supports congregational worship, and coordinates evangelical activities including door-to-door ministry and Bible education programs across Australia.
Tips for Applicants
This organization does not accept grant applications or distribute philanthropic funding to external organizations. It is a religious organization that supports its own congregational and missionary activities. Those seeking philanthropic support should look to traditional charitable foundations rather than religious societies.
Giving Philosophy
This organization does not operate as a traditional philanthropic foundation that makes grants to external organizations. Instead, it functions as a religious society that receives donations from members and uses those funds to support its own religious activities, including publishing religious materials, maintaining Kingdom Halls (places of worship), supporting volunteer ministers, and funding worldwide missionary work through its parent organization.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $12.2M $12.1M AU + $16K intl | $15.1M | $19.8M | $9.2M |
| FY2022 | $12.2M $12.2M AU + $22K intl | $15.2M | $20.9M | $10.4M |
| FY2021 | $18.3M $18.2M AU + $87K intl | $16.5M | $20.5M | $10.3M |
| FY2020 | $16.9M $15.3M AU + $1.6M intl | $32.9M | $25.4M | $15.6M |
| FY2019 | $21.1M $19.6M AU + $1.6M intl | $27.5M | $22.9M | $12.4M |
| FY2018 | $20.9M $17.9M AU + $2.9M intl | $26.6M | $24.2M | $13.9M |
| FY2017 | $17.2M $14.6M AU + $2.6M intl | $24.3M | $25.4M | $15.1M |
| 7yr total | $118.7M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||