Give Generously. Claim Correctly.
A plain-English guide to tax deductible donations in Australia, from PBG Foundation, an ACNC registered charity funding humanitarian work across the Pacific.
Start With Your Question
Three guides, each with advice for every Australian state and major city.
Tax Deductible Donations
Claim your tax deductible donations with confidence. What the ATO requires, which charities qualify and how PBG Foundation helps Australian donors give before 30 June.
Read the guide GuideTax Donations
Tax donations explained for Australian donors: which gifts reduce your tax, what records the ATO expects and how to plan your giving with PBG Foundation.
Read the guide GuideCharitable Donations
Charitable donations that count at tax time. Check a charity's registration, keep the right records and support Pacific communities through PBG Foundation.
Read the guideGiving That Counts
Most Australians who give to charity want the gift to count twice: once for the people it helps and once on their tax return. The second part depends on a few details that are easy to miss, from the recipient’s DGR endorsement to the receipt you keep.
This guide is published by PBG Foundation, an ACNC registered Australian charity working with communities in Vanuatu and across the Pacific. Choose a topic below for plain-English guidance for your state and city.
General information only, not tax advice. Please confirm your own position with your accountant or the ATO.
Why Give With PBG
- Australian trust and governance, ACNC registered
- Long-term regional commitment across the Pacific
- Deep local understanding and community partners
The Four Checks For A Deductible Gift
The ATO rules are short but strict. These four checks cover most gifts made from Australia.
Check DGR status
Only gifts to organisations endorsed as Deductible Gift Recipients can be claimed. Check ABN Lookup or ask the charity.
Give $2 or more
The gift must be money or eligible property worth $2 or more, given voluntarily.
Nothing in return
Raffle tickets, dinners and merchandise are not deductible gifts. A genuine donation gets nothing material back.
Keep the record
Keep your receipt or bank record and give by 30 June to claim in that financial year.
Projects That Strengthen Communities
Unity Park: Community Renewal Project
Turning an under-used public space in Luganville, Espiritu Santo into a safe, shaded hub for children and families.
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Feeder Road Access Projects
Safer access for remote Tanna communities so families can reach clinics, schools, markets and transport.
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Post-Disaster Recovery & Reconstruction
Rapid, practical help after cyclones, earthquakes and floods, followed by the slow work of rebuilding.
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Child & Family Safeguarding Program
Keeping children safe and families together when disaster or hardship puts them most at risk.
Read MoreOur Impact Across The Pacific
PBG Foundation Limited focuses on alleviating poverty, responding to disasters, improving health and creating opportunities for vulnerable communities across the Pacific.
Define Impact
We define meaningful impact by how well our projects become part of everyday life: spaces and services that people use, value and care for.
Measure Impact
Our approach combines practical observation, community feedback and structured review, recognising that some outcomes take time to emerge.
Our Commitment
Impact is not claimed, it is earned. We are committed to honest reporting, responsible stewardship of resources and continual learning.
“True humanitarian work is not about charity alone. It is about responsibility: to people, to place, and to the future we are helping shape.”
Peter Bowman, Founder and Ambassador
Get Involved
There is more than one way to help. Choose the one that suits you, or talk to us about combining them.
Give
Donate online or by direct bank transfer, once or every month.
DonatePartner
Businesses and foundations can fund a program or build a giving partnership.
Partner with usVolunteer
Give your time and professional skills to support our regional volunteer network.
VolunteerAdvocate
Share our stories and help more Australians learn about their Pacific neighbours.
Latest newsStories & Updates
Opening the Way: Progress on Tanna’s Feeder Roads
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Building for the Future: Unity Park, Luganville
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PBG Foundation Announces Fully Funded Tanna Feeder Road Humanitarian Initiative
Sydney, Australia. 4 May 2026, 05:00am (AEST) PBG Foundation Limited, an Australian registered charity and Public Benevolent Institution, is proud …
Read MoreIs PBG Foundation a registered charity?
Yes. PBG Foundation Limited is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). You can look us up on the ACNC Charity Register.
What makes a donation tax deductible in Australia?
A gift is generally deductible when it is $2 or more, made voluntarily to an organisation endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), with nothing material received in return, and you keep a record of it.
How can I donate from Australia?
You can give online or by direct bank transfer from anywhere in Australia. Both options are on the PBG Foundation donate page, and our team can help with larger or recurring gifts.
Is my donation to PBG Foundation deductible?
Ask us for current receipting details before you give, and check your own position with your accountant or the ATO. This site provides general information, not tax advice.
When do I need to give to claim it this financial year?
The gift has to be made by 30 June to count in that financial year. Giving earlier than the final week of June leaves time to confirm receipts and plan larger gifts.
Ready To Make A Difference?
Speak with PBG Foundation about where your gift will go and how it will be receipted.
Explore By Topic And Location
Every guide has pages for each Australian state and major city.