ACNC Charity Register as a JSON REST API

Endpoint

Sample request

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://api.ausdata.io/v1/data/acnc/charities?state=VIC&limit=10"

Sample response

{
  "data": [
    {
      "name": "Example Foundation",
      "abn": "12345678901",
      "status": "Registered",
      "size": "Large",
      "state": "VIC",
      "revenue_aud": 12450000
    }
  ],
  "meta": {
    "endpoint": "/v1/data/acnc/charities",
    "source": {
      "name": "ACNC",
      "url": "https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity",
      "attribution": "(c) Commonwealth of Australia (ACNC), CC-BY 4.0"
    },
    "retrieved_at": "<ISO timestamp>"
  }
}

Response fields

Frequently asked questions

How do I query the Charity Register dataset via API?

Send a GET request to https://api.ausdata.io/v1/data/acnc/charities with an Authorization: Bearer <your-key> header. The response is JSON with a data array and a meta block containing the source and retrieval timestamp. Get a free key at ausdata.io with 500 calls per month.

How often is the Charity Register data updated?

The Charity Register dataset is refreshed weekly from Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The meta.retrieved_at field on every response tells you exactly when the underlying data was last pulled.

Is there a free tier for the ACNC Charity Register API?

Yes. ausdata.io offers a free tier of 500 calls per month across every endpoint, including Charity Register. No credit card required. Paid plans start at $29 AUD per month for 10,000 calls.

What format does the Charity Register API return?

JSON, with a consistent envelope: a data field carrying the rows or object, and a meta field with the source agency, source URL, attribution string, and retrieved_at timestamp. UTF-8, ISO 8601 dates, CC-BY attribution included on every response.