Four Paws Australia (Animal Welfare) Limited
About
Four Paws Australia is an animal welfare organisation dedicated to rescuing animals in need, exposing animal suffering, and protecting animals under human influence. The organisation operates both domestically in Australia and internationally across 9 countries, focusing on companion animals, farm animals, and wildlife. Annual giving is $1,215,957.
Giving Philosophy
Four Paws Australia approaches giving through strategic campaigns and direct rescue operations, focusing on ending specific animal cruelty practices such as fur farming, live lamb cutting (mulesing), and the dog and cat meat trade. The organisation values evidence-based advocacy, emergency rescue missions, and public education to drive systemic change in animal welfare.
Tips for Applicants
Approach this funder with clearly aligned animal welfare projects that match their existing campaign priorities—particularly fur free initiatives, ending live lamb cutting, or stray animal rescue programs. Emphasise measurable animal welfare outcomes and align with their position as the Australian Fur Free Retailer program representative.
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7M | $3.5M | $1.7M | $136K |
| 2022 | $3.0M | $3.0M | $1.8M | $-59,589 |
| 2021 | $2.9M | $2.2M | $1.5M | $2.3M |
| 2020 | $5.5M | $3.7M | $871K | $1.8M |
| 2019 | $4.5M | $5.5M | $1.2M | $-1,008,710 |
| 2018 | $3.7M | $5.1M | $835K | $-1,381,080 |
| 2017 | $2.5M | $2.4M | $712K | $151K |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-86601868286
- ABN
- 86601868286
- Sector
- animals
- Website
- www.four-paws.org.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $3.7M
- Assets
- $1.7M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 5
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 2037
- Locality
- Glebe - Forest Lodge
- Remoteness
- Major Cities of Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 6/10
- LGA
- Sydney
- SA2 Region
- Glebe - Forest Lodge
- Entities in Area
- 277