Animal welfare charities in Victoria

There are 263 animal welfare charities operating in Victoria on Australia's ACNC charity register. 162 of them (62%) are DGR-endorsed, so donations are tax-deductible. Together they report $176.4M in annual income. Below you can see what each does, check tax-deductibility, and support them directly — or, on Elevate, give so the gift recycles to fund the next recipient.

Charities
263
DGR-verified
162(62%)
Annual income
$176.4M
Large / small
12 / 195

The Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (Victoria)

VICTax-deductible

$46,716,000 annual income

The Lost Dogs' Home

The Lost Dogs' Home

VICTax-deductible

$22,581,139 annual income

The Trustee For Helen Macpherson Smith Trust

The Trustee For Helen Macpherson Smith Trust

VIC

$19,894,458 annual income

World Animal Protection Limited

World Animal Protection Limited

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$14,630,845 annual income

Victorian Animal Aid Trust

VICTax-deductible

$6,695,162 annual income

Geelong Animal Welfare Society

Geelong Animal Welfare Society

VICTax-deductible

$6,189,589 annual income

Foundation For National Parks & Wildlife

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$5,671,720 annual income

Australian Animal Protection Society

Australian Animal Protection Society

VICTax-deductible

$5,537,662 annual income

The Trustee For Morgans Foundation Trust

The Trustee For Morgans Foundation Trust

NSW, QLDTax-deductible

$4,325,624 annual income

The Trustee For Geelong Community Foundation

The Trustee For Geelong Community Foundation

VICTax-deductible

$4,218,587 annual income

Wildlife Victoria Inc

Wildlife Victoria Inc

VICTax-deductible

$2,789,992 annual income

Free the Bears Ltd

Free the Bears Ltd

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$2,403,099 annual income

Save-A-Dog Scheme Inc

VICTax-deductible

$2,155,248 annual income

The Trustee For Geelong Community Open Fund

The Trustee For Geelong Community Open Fund

VIC

$1,977,275 annual income

Australian Ethical Foundation Ltd

Australian Ethical Foundation Ltd

ACT, NSW

$1,855,680 annual income

Albert & Barbara Tucker Foundation

VIC

$1,851,807 annual income

PetRescue Ltd

PetRescue Ltd

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$1,598,734 annual income

Community Radio Federation Limited

Community Radio Federation Limited

VICTax-deductible

$1,192,223 annual income

The International Home Of Rest For Champion Horses Incorporated

The International Home Of Rest For Champion Horses Incorporated

VICTax-deductible

$1,160,216 annual income

Blue Cross Animal Society Of Victoria

Blue Cross Animal Society Of Victoria

VICTax-deductible

$1,011,898 annual income

Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc

Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc

VICTax-deductible

$919,851 annual income

The Trustee For The Intrepid Foundation

The Trustee For The Intrepid Foundation

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$842,249 annual income

Forever Friends - Animal Rescue Ltd

VICTax-deductible

$799,673 annual income

EQUORUM LTD

EQUORUM LTD

VICTax-deductible

$678,503 annual income

Maneki Neko Cat Rescue (Mncr) Inc

Maneki Neko Cat Rescue (Mncr) Inc

VICTax-deductible

$654,769 annual income

Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary Charitable Trust

Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary Charitable Trust

VICTax-deductible

$558,314 annual income

Alfred Noel Curphey Bequest Trust

VIC

$544,714 annual income

The Trustee For The Nola Criddle Foundation

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$539,649 annual income

The Trustee For The Orloff Family Foundation

VIC

$537,280 annual income

H V Mckay Charitable Trust

ACT, NSW

$490,824 annual income

Alphington Community Centre Inc

Alphington Community Centre Inc

VIC

$447,203 annual income

DOGS4JOBS LTD

DOGS4JOBS LTD

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$441,679 annual income

THE TRUSTEE FOR THE MEDICAL ADVANCES WITHOUT ANIMALS TRUST

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$424,834 annual income

Project Underdog Rescue Inc

VICTax-deductible

$407,171 annual income

South Gippsland Animal Aid Paws Galore Thrift Shop Incorporated

South Gippsland Animal Aid Paws Galore Thrift Shop Incorporated

VICTax-deductible

$394,545 annual income

The Trustee For Sisyphus Foundation Trust

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$383,221 annual income

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary

Horse Shepherd Equine Sanctuary

VICTax-deductible

$370,789 annual income

Rescued With Love Inc.

Rescued With Love Inc.

VICTax-deductible

$353,683 annual income

Australia for Dolphins Limited

Australia for Dolphins Limited

NSW, QLDTax-deductible

$348,528 annual income

Wagner Foundation Private Ancillary Fund

VICTax-deductible

$334,263 annual income

All 4 Paws Dog Rescue Inc

All 4 Paws Dog Rescue Inc

VICTax-deductible

$327,908 annual income

Beagle Rescue Victoria Inc.

Beagle Rescue Victoria Inc.

VICTax-deductible

$305,588 annual income

Vets for Compassion Incorporated

Vets for Compassion Incorporated

NSW, QLDTax-deductible

$284,833 annual income

Victorian Lamb Rescue Incorporated

NSW, VIC

$263,338 annual income

Devoted 2 Dachshunds Rescue Inc

Devoted 2 Dachshunds Rescue Inc

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$255,061 annual income

Koala Clancy Foundation Inc

Koala Clancy Foundation Inc

VICTax-deductible

$250,878 annual income

One at a Time Pet Rescue

VICTax-deductible

$245,711 annual income

Golden Retriever Rescue Inc

Golden Retriever Rescue Inc

ACT, NSWTax-deductible

$238,779 annual income

Heart and Soul Rescue Inc.

Heart and Soul Rescue Inc.

VICTax-deductible

$229,773 annual income

Racing 2 Rehome Incorporated

Racing 2 Rehome Incorporated

VICTax-deductible

$206,868 annual income

Mosswood Wildlife Inc.

Mosswood Wildlife Inc.

VICTax-deductible

$206,238 annual income

The Trustee for B. B. S. TRUST

ACT, NSW

$204,898 annual income

Shepparton Animal Rescue and Rehoming

VICTax-deductible

$195,043 annual income

HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE AUSTRALIA LTD

HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE AUSTRALIA LTD

NSW, VICTax-deductible

$179,227 annual income

MOTHER COW SANCTUARY LTD

MOTHER COW SANCTUARY LTD

VIC

$176,627 annual income

CK Animal Rescue inc

CK Animal Rescue inc

VICTax-deductible

$175,214 annual income

Bendigo Animal Welfare & Community Services

Bendigo Animal Welfare & Community Services

VICTax-deductible

$174,516 annual income

Animal Liberation Victoria Inc.

Animal Liberation Victoria Inc.

VIC

$174,154 annual income

The Trustee For The Bokhara Foundation

VIC

$173,722 annual income

Gumtree Greys

Gumtree Greys

QLD, VICTax-deductible

$159,334 annual income

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Animal welfare charities in Victoria — frequently asked

How many animal welfare charities are there in Victoria?

There are 263 registered animal welfare charities operating in Victoria, according to Australia's ACNC charity register.

Which animal welfare charities in Victoria are tax-deductible?

162 of the 263 animal welfare charities in Victoria (62%) hold DGR endorsement, which means donations to them are tax-deductible. Look for the “Tax-deductible” badge on each charity's profile.

How much do animal welfare charities in Victoria raise each year?

Together, animal welfare charities in Victoria report $176.4M in total annual income in their most recent ACNC Annual Information Statements. They range from 195 small (under $250k) to 12 large ($1M+) organisations.

How do I choose a charity to support?

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