Where can I find information about how to set up a charity or fund, including how to apply for DGR status?
Charitable status and deductible gift recipient (DGR) status is determined by the Australian Taxation office. The Australian Taxation Office’s nonprofit section has useful guides that can be downloaded free at www.ato.gov.au/nonprofit or call 1300 130 248 There are over 700,000 nonprofit organisations in Australia. You may consider researching existing charities with similar objectives before starting your own charity. Starting a charity is costly and time consuming and your skills and expertise may be better used working closely with a charity of your choice.
