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Annual Giving
$185.2M
Giving Ratio
1%

About

Latter-day Saint Charities Australia is the local charitable arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It provides humanitarian aid and development assistance both within Australia and internationally, focusing on alleviating suffering and promoting self-reliance through projects related to disaster relief, education, health, and community development.

Giving Philosophy

Driven by the religious principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, particularly the doctrines of charity, service, and self-reliance. They aim to relieve suffering and empower individuals and communities to become self-sufficient, providing assistance irrespective of race, religion, or gender. They often partner with local organizations and international bodies to implement sustainable projects.

Giving History

2021
$126.5M
2022
$165.3M
2023
$185.2M
+46% increase from 2021 to 2023

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$185.7M
Unknown AU + $185.7M intl
$189.0M$51.7M$51.7M
FY2022
$20.0M
Unknown AU + $20.0M intl
$30.5M$48.4M$48.4M
FY2021
$94.9M
Unknown AU + $94.9M intl
$93.1M$37.9M$37.9M
FY2020
$64.7M
Unknown AU + $64.7M intl
$73.2M$39.6M$39.6M
FY2019
$74.3M
Unknown AU + $74.3M intl
$73.5M$31.1M$31.1M
FY2018
$58.6M
Unknown AU + $58.6M intl
$70.5M$31.9M$31.9M
FY2017
$51.8M
Unknown AU + $51.8M intl
$55.4M$20.0M$20.0M
7yr total$549.9MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

communityhealtheducationhuman rights
Geographic
AU-NationalInternational
Recipients
nfpcommunity org

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Primarily funded by donations from members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints globally, including tithing and fast offerings, which are core religious practices. The funds are managed by the Church's financial structures.
Parent Company
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Board & Leadership

Andrew Meyer
director
ACNC
ACNC
Jared Hart
director
ACNC
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.

Data Sources

Profile quality: high
Foundation profile updated: 9 April 2026 (18 days ago)
Website scan updated: 9 April 2026 (18 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (53 days ago)
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