3.8.4. Deductible Gift Receipt Number (DGR)

A Deductible Gift Receipt (DGR) Number is a unique identification number issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to organisations that are eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. The DGR Number is used to identify the organisation for tax purposes and to enable donors to claim a tax deduction for their donations.

To be eligible for a DGR Number, a Club or Branch must be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and meet specific criteria, such as having a charitable purpose and operating in a not-for-profit manner.

When an individual or organization makes a tax-deductible donation to an eligible charity, the charity must provide a written receipt to the donor that includes the DGR Number, the name of the organization, the date of the donation, and the amount of the donation. This is known as a Deductible Gift Receipt (DGR) and is used by the donor to claim a tax deduction on their tax return.

To check the charity status through Australian Business Register (ABR) website

To find your Club or Branch Deductible Gift Receipt (DGR) information

1. Go to the Australian Business Register (ABR) website
2. Click on the “Search for an Australian Business” button.
3. Enter the name or Australian Business Number (ABN) of the Club or Branch you are searching for.
4. Once you have found the Club or Branch, click on the “Organisation details” link.
5. Scroll down to the “Charity” section and check if the Club or Branch is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
6. If the Club or Branch is registered as a charity, look for their DGR information in the “Deductible Gift Recipient status” section.
7. Note down the DGR Number, as well as any other information provided, such as the expiry date of the DGR status.
   

To check the charity status through Office of Fair Trading

To check the charity registration status in Queensland, Australia, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the Queensland Government.
2. Scroll down to find the section labelled “Search the Register.”
3. Enter the name of the organization you want to inquire about into the provided search field.
4. Click the “Search” button.

The search results will display the organisation’s details, including a CP number, which indicates the Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.