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The ABR site is the official resource to search the DGR status of a charity or organisation, so unfortunately if you aren't able to locate them through this site, chances are high that they aren't a DGR for tax deductible gifts or donations. For an NPO to become a registered DGR, they need to satisfy the 'In Australia' condition. This entails all DGRs to be established or legally recognised and operating in Australia. For example, to be legally recognised it would be registered under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Act, and to be considered operating in Australia, the NPO would be managed from a structure within Australia. However, an Overseas aid fund may be endorsed as a DGR if they meet the characteristics of such, and are declared by the Minister for Foreign Affairs to be an 'approved organisation'. It may be worthwhile to check the type of NPO they fall under to see if they satisfy this criteria to become a DGR endorsed organisation? Links to the information I've sourced can be found below:Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) Rules and tests for DGR Endorsement 'In Australia' condition Overseas Aid Funds Hopefully this provides enough details to help with your enquiry :)

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