Samaritan's Purse Australasia - Operation Christmas Child Ltd
About
Samaritan's Purse Australasia - Operation Christmas Child Ltd is an Australian Christian charity that coordinates the packing and distribution of gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need across over 100 countries. Through local church partners, they deliver tangible expressions of God's love and offer children the opportunity to enroll in The Greatest Journey, a 12-lesson discipleship program.
Tips for Applicants
This organization primarily raises funds from individual donors and church groups who pack shoeboxes rather than awarding grants to other organizations. The $12.50-45 donation per shoebox is the primary giving mechanism. If seeking partnership, emphasize alignment with their Christian mission and child-focused humanitarian work in developing countries.
Giving Philosophy
The organization believes in providing God's love in tangible form to vulnerable children, combined with sharing the Gospel message. Their model follows an evangelism pipeline: shoebox gift distribution leads to The Greatest Journey discipleship, which leads to children making decisions for Christ, who then share their faith with family and community, resulting in church growth and community transformation. They emphasize local church partnership and voluntary participation.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $9.4M Unknown AU + $9.4M intl | $12.4M | $2.9M | $1.4M |
| FY2022 | $9.7M Unknown AU + $9.7M intl | $12.8M | $2.1M | $1.3M |
| FY2021 | $9.0M Unknown AU + $9.0M intl | $12.0M | $1.9M | $1.2M |
| FY2020 | $9.3M Unknown AU + $9.3M intl | $12.5M | $2.4M | $1.2M |
| FY2019 | $8.8M Unknown AU + $8.8M intl | $12.6M | $2.6M | $1.2M |
| FY2018 | $10.4M Unknown AU + $10.4M intl | $14.1M | $1.7M | $1.1M |
| FY2017 | $10.8M Unknown AU + $10.8M intl | $14.2M | $1.5M | $949K |
| 7yr total | $67.4M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||