Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Declaration 2025

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Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Declaration 2025

made under the Taxation Administration Act 1953

Compilation No. 2

Compilation date: 26 February 2026

Includes amendments: Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Declaration 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared by The Treasury

About this compilation

       

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Declaration 2025 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 26 February 2026 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the Register for the compiled law.

Selfrepealing provisions

If a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.

 

 

 

Contents

Part 1—Preliminary

1  Name 

3  Authority

4  Interpretation

5  Definitions

Part 2—Community charity trusts

6  Specified community charity trusts

Part 3—Community charity corporations

7  Specified community charity corporations

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Part 1—Preliminary

 

1  Name

  This instrument is the Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Declaration 2025.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under the Taxation Administration Act 1953.

4  Interpretation

  Paragraph 13(1)(b) of the Legislation Act 2003 has effect in relation to this instrument as if the reference in that paragraph to the enabling legislation was a reference to Schedule 1 to the Act.

Note 1: The effect of modifying paragraph 13(1)(b) of the Legislation Act 2003 is that expressions have the same meaning in this instrument as in Schedule 1 to the Act as in force from time to time.

Note 2: Under section 3AA of the Act, an expression has the same meaning in Schedule 1 to the Act as in the ITAA 1997.

5  Definitions

  In this instrument:

the Act means the Taxation Administration Act 1953.

Part 2—Community charity trusts

 

6  Specified community charity trusts

  Under subsection 426-117(3) in Schedule 1 to the Act, each trust identified in an item of the following table is specified for the purposes of paragraph 426‑117(1)(a) in Schedule 1 to the Act:

 

Item

Name of the trust

ABN of the trust

20

Australian Communities Foundation Community Charity

43 314 870 260

30

Australian Jewish Futures Fund

82 894 386 140

35

Border Trust Community Charity

92 249 847 924

50

Eyre Peninsula Community Charity Trust

68 707 605 714

60

Fleurieu Community Foundation

28 132 271 778

65

Foundation Barossa Community Charity Trust

50 266 099 818

70

Foundation Murrindindi Community Charity

79 347 573 680

80

Fremantle Foundation Community Charity Trust

21 542 322 422

85

Gippsland Community Foundation Charity Trust

31 741 771 477

90

Hands Across Canberra Community Charity Trust

91 813 125 025

100

Inner North Community Foundation Community Charity Trust

63 345 932 840

120

Jewish Community Foundation

59 339 547 057

140

Mirboo North & District Community Charity

25 311 353 169

145

Mornington Peninsula Community Foundation

44 897 986 964

155

Northern Rivers Community Foundation Community Charity

38 537 083 774

170

Rainbow Giving Australia Community Charity Trust

20 825 145 112

180

Snowy Valleys Community Charity

92 261 875 074

190

South West Community Foundation Community Fund

91 135 025 883

200

Stand Like Stone Foundation Community Charity Trust

84 864 370 281

220

Sunshine Coast Community Charity

47 172 827 943

230

Sydney Community Foundation Community Charity Trust

15 494 368 834

 

Part 3—Community charity corporations

7  Specified community charity corporations

  Under subsection 426180(3) in Schedule 1 to the Act, each company identified in an item of the following table is specified for the purposes of paragraph 426180(1)(b) in Schedule 1 to the Act:

 

Item

Name of the corporation

ABN of the corporation

10

Adelaide Hills Foundation Ltd

35 694 414 581

20

Albany Community Foundation (WA) Ltd

94 691 195 954

30

Ballarat Foundation Community Charity Ltd

53 691 034 947

40

Cardinia Community Foundation VIC Ltd

79 691 126 146

50

Community First Foundation Ltd

45 690 348 415

60

Denmark Community Foundation (WA) Ltd

93 691 079 240

80

Foundation for Community Connection Ltd

58 691 305 067

85

Foundation SA Ltd.

80 691 228 216

100

Greater Shepparton Foundation Community Charity Limited

45 691 182 715

110

Healesville & District Community Foundation Ltd

59 693 139 365

160

Mparntwe Alice Springs Community Foundation Ltd

35 668 841 709

170

Mumbulla Community Foundation Impact Fund Ltd

66 691 079 124

180

Murray Connect Community Foundation Ltd

44 691 194 493

230

Red Earth Community Foundation Ltd

47 691 265 344

240

River North Community Foundation Ltd

71 694 392 937

260

Southern Highlands Community Foundation Ltd

28 691 505 898

270

Southern Riverina Community Foundation Ltd

95 692 641 302

280

Strathbogie Ranges Community Foundation Ltd.

74 692 730 377

 

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

orig = original

 

 

am = amended

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

 

 

amdt = amendment

/subsubparagraph(s)

 

 

c = clause(s)

pres = present

 

 

C[x] = Compilation No. x

prev = previous

 

 

Ch = Chapter(s)

(prev…) = previously

 

 

def = definition(s)

Pt = Part(s)

 

 

Dict = Dictionary

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

 

 

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

reloc = relocated

 

 

Div = Division(s)

renum = renumbered

 

 

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

rep = repealed

 

 

effect

rs = repealed and substituted

 

 

F = Federal Register of Legislation

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

 

 

gaz = gazette

Sch = Schedule(s)

 

 

LA = Legislation Act 2003

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

 

 

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

 

 

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SR = Statutory Rules

 

 

cannot be given effect

SubCh = SubChapter(s)

 

 

mod = modified/modification

SubPt = Subpart(s)

 

 

No. = Number(s)

underlining = whole or part not

 

 

o = order(s)

commenced or to be commenced

 

 

Ord = Ordinance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Declaration 2025

19 March 2025

(F2025L00382)

20 March 2025

Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Amendment (2025 Measures No. 1) Declaration 2025

24 December 2025

(F2025L01667)

12:00pm (A.C.T.) on 24 December 2025

Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Declaration 2026

25 February 2026

(F2026L00160)

26 February 2026

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

s2

rep LA s48D

s6

s7

am F2025L01667; am F2026L00160

ad F2026L00160

 

Overview

The Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Declaration 2025, enacted under the Taxation Administration Act 1953, aims to provide specific tax treatment to designated community charity trusts and corporations. This legislative instrument identifies and specifies certain community charity trusts and corporations for the purposes of certain tax provisions in Schedule 1 of the Act, thereby ensuring they are subject to favourable tax treatment. The Declaration was prepared by the Treasury and is designed to streamline the administration of tax benefits for entities contributing to community welfare. The primary objective is to clarify and specify which community charity trusts and corporations are eligible for certain tax concessions, ensuring that these entities can operate more efficiently within the tax framework. The enacting body is the Parliament of Australia, with the policy objective being to support and incentivise charitable activities by reducing the tax burden on specified community entities.

Scope and Application

The Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Declaration 2025, made under the Taxation Administration Act 1953, applies to the trusts and corporations specified within the document, which are designated as community charity trusts and corporations. This legislative instrument specifies the Australian Business Numbers (ABNs) for each of these entities, thereby identifying them for the purposes of certain tax provisions under the Act. The Declaration extends its jurisdictional reach to the Commonwealth of Australia, applying uniformly across all states and territories. The Act does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the text, but these may be subject to further clarification or stipulation through subordinate instruments or other legislation. The application and effect of the Declaration can be modified by subsequent legislative amendments, which may be incorporated through editorial changes as per the Legislation Act 2003, unless the amendment cannot be given effect as intended.

Key Provisions

The Taxation Administration (Community Charity Trusts and Corporations) Declaration 2025 is a legislative instrument made under the Taxation Administration Act 1953. This instrument outlines specific trusts and corporations that are recognised for tax purposes as community charity trusts and community charity corporations. Section 6 identifies various community charity trusts by their names and Australian Business Numbers (ABNs), while Section 7 lists community charity corporations with their names and ABNs. These sections serve to specify which entities qualify for certain tax benefits and treatments under Australian law. The Act imposes certain obligations on the entities specified in Sections 6 and 7. These entities must adhere to the guidelines and requirements set forth by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to maintain their status as community charity trusts and corporations. This includes ensuring that their activities and purposes align with those typically associated with charitable entities, such as providing relief from poverty, advancing education, and promoting health. Furthermore, these entities must file annual returns and maintain proper records to demonstrate their compliance with charitable standards. Failure to comply with the requirements set out in the Act may result in various consequences. Breaches of the Act could lead to the revocation of the entity’s charitable status, which would affect their eligibility for tax exemptions and deductions. Additionally, entities that misuse their status for non-charitable purposes could face financial penalties. The Act does not specify exact penalties, but severe breaches might result in legal action by the ATO, including fines or even prosecution. The seriousness of the penalty would depend on the nature and extent of the breach.

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