Overview: Statistics

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Statistics Overview

Statistical data on philanthropy in Australia is difficult to obtain and is not comprehensive, as research is carried out only intermittently and as there are no public reporting requirements for many Australian organisations.

Commonly Requested Statistics

Philanthropic Trusts and Foundations

• Number of philanthropic trusts and foundations in Australia: estimated at approximately 5000 (including endowment funds established to fund a specific charitable organisation, and trusts administered by trustee companies)
• Amount given by Australian trusts and foundations: estimated by Philanthropy Australia as between 1/2 billion and $1 billion per annum

Individual Giving

• Total giving, including to non-tax-deductible organisations: estimated by the Giving Australia report as $7.7 billion from individuals - 13.4 million people, or 87% of adult Australians, in the year to January 2005
• Tax deductible gifts claimed in 2005-06 income year: $1.55 million [1]

Business Giving

• Total business giving including sponsorship: estimated by the Giving Australia report as $3.2 billion from 525,900 businesses, or 67% of all businesses in the 2003-04 financial year