Is Starlight Foundation a good charity?

Since 1988, Starlight has expanded to become the broadest reaching children’s charity in Australia. We’re the only charity to receive the AON Hewitt Best Employer award in 2012 and 2014, plus in 2017 we ranked 16th in the Best Places to Work study.

What does the Starlight Foundation do?

We help kids of all ages regardless of disability, injury or illness because what happens in childhood lasts a lifetime. We believe in happiness because it matters to sick kids’ health.

Is Starlight Children’s Foundation legit?

“We are proud to have our work acknowledged once again with the 4-star rating by Charity Navigator,” said Adam Garone, CEO, Starlight Children’s Foundation. We take pride in being top-rated for accountability and transparency, and we invite you to take a moment to review our rating on Charity Navigator.

Who founded Starlight Foundation?

Emma Samms
Peter Samuelson
Starlight Children’s Foundation/Founders

Starlight Children’s Foundation was founded in 1982 by filmmaker Peter Samuelson and actress Emma Samms, who was inspired by her brother’s death, at age 8, from aplastic anemia.

How do I cancel my Starlight Foundation donation?

Refunds and cancellations Any refunds will be made by credit to the card used for the original purchase or donation. If you make an error please, email [email protected] or call 1300 727 827 as soon as possible. Donations cannot be cancelled if we have already notified a third party of its receipt.

Which charity is most effective Australia?

The overall reputation of Australia’s charities is still stronger than our corporate sector….The top 5 charities for capability are:

Are Starlight Foundation donations tax deductible?

All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Registered with ACNC.

How do I donate to Starlight?

Ways to give

1. Donate monthly. Become a Shining Star and commit to donating a regular monthly gift to bring happiness to sick kids around Australia.
2. Donate today.
3. Donate goods and services.
4. A gift in your will.
5. Starlight Wish Circle.
6. Charity raffle.
7. Shop our store.

What charity has lowest administrative costs?

American Red Cross. The do-gooders at the American Red Cross do a good job of spending your money when you donate. They manage to keep administrative expenses at less than 5 percent of their total overhead, and they spend about 91 cents for every dollar donated on actual programs that benefit the community.

How do I cancel starlight?

To opt-out of receiving Starlight marketing communications people can:

1. Select the “unsubscribe” option in one of the marketing communications that they receive from us.
2. Send an email to: [email protected].
3. Can call us on: 1300 727 827.

Is Starlight Children’s Foundation tax deductible?

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

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What does Starlight Children’s Foundation do for children?

About Starlight Starlight Children’s Foundation is the national children’s charity that exists to preserve childhood throughout serious illness – we do this through our hospital play and distraction services, wish granting and Starlight escapes programme . We help children and their families to escape the routine and reality of treatment.

Is the Starlight Children’s Foundation a registered trademark?

Starlight Children’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. © 2019 Starlight Children’s Foundation, all rights reserved. Starlight Children’s Foundation®, Starlight®, Fun Center®, Dream Halloween®, Starlight Xperience™, Starlight Gowns™ and the Starlight logo are trademarks of Starlight Children’s Foundation.

What are the costs of the Starlight Foundation?

Administrative costs are 4% of revenues and fundraising costs are 41% of donations. For every $1 donated, 55 cents go to the cause, falling outside of Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending. Starlight has $814k in funding reserves which could cover program costs for less than two months, indicating a need for funding.

How does Starlight brighten the lives of seriously ill children?

Starlight brightens the lives of seriously ill children by granting wishes-of-a-lifetime and providing fun, laughter and entertainment to children in hospitals and hospices across the UK.

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