The Smith Family
Based in NSWProvides long-term education support to disadvantaged kids in Australia, through programs like Learning for Life, Learning Clubs and Let's Read.
- Learning support
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Donate to an education charity that opens doors
Education charities help kids stay in school, catch up on reading and find their path into work. The six below work in Australia and overseas, from Clontarf here at home to programs in Cambodia and Papua New Guinea. Give to the one that speaks to you, and 100% of your donation goes to the charity.
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What education charities do
Education charities fill the gaps school can't always cover: tutoring, learning clubs, school costs, mentoring and support for kids who are falling behind. Some start before school, with early learning. Others help young people finish school and move into work or study.
Some work here in Australia, including programs with First Nations communities. Others work overseas, in places like Cambodia and Papua New Guinea. For monthly giving that supports children, see our guide to sponsoring a child.
Money is the most flexible gift. It lets each charity pay for tutors, teachers and supplies where they're needed. Looking for smaller Indigenous learning programs? See our guide to Indigenous support services.
- Early learningPrograms that give young kids a strong start before school.
- School supportTutoring, learning clubs, mentoring and help with school costs.
- Pathways to workHelp finishing school and moving into jobs or study.
Six education charities to back
Each one is ACNC-registered and listed on Tap4Change. Tap a card to see their profile, their latest updates and how to give.
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Cambodian Children's Fund
Based in NSWProvides education, leadership programs, childcare and healthcare to children and young people in Cambodia to help them break the cycle of poverty.
- Education overseas
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Clontarf Foundation
Based in WAImproves the education, life skills and job prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men through school-based academies.
- School academies
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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The Kokoda Track Foundation
Based in NSWWorks in Papua New Guinea on education, health, equality and leadership, including primary and secondary education.
- Education in PNG
- Not tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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Children's Ground
Based in QLDWorks with First Nations communities in the Northern Territory, bringing together education, health, community development and cultural life.
- First Nations learning
- Tax deductible
- ACNC registered
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The Front Project
Based in VICWorks to improve the quality and fairness of early childhood education and care in Australia through policy and systemic change.
- Early learning
- Not tax deductible
- ACNC registered
Want a different charity? Search all 60,000+ charities. How we picked these six: from Tap4Change's charity data, we took charities whose main work is education, rated 2 or 3 stars with a complete profile, and ranked them by their most recent annual donations. Schools, universities and religious groups were left out.
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Where an education donation makes a difference
Learning happens at every age. Here's what the charities above fund, from the early years to the first job.
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Before school starts
Quality early learning helps kids arrive at school ready to learn.
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After the bell
Learning clubs help kids with homework and reading.
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Staying at school
Academies help young men stay engaged and on track to finish.
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Overseas
Education and leadership programs help young people break the cycle of poverty.
Cambodian Children's Fund runs education and leadership programs
What your donation actually pays for
Your donation pays for tutors, teachers, books, devices and learning programs, plus the mentors who keep kids coming back. Money lets each charity put it where students need it most, whether that's a learning club here or a classroom overseas.
Programs listed come from each charity's details in Tap4Change's charity data. For how fees, ACNC registration and tax receipts work, see the Tap4Change FAQs, the ACNC Charity Register and the ATO's gifts and donations guide.
Education charity questions, answered
How do I donate to an education charity?
Pick one of the charities above, open its Tap4Change profile, tap donate and choose an amount. It takes about a minute, and you can give once or monthly.
A monthly gift helps a charity plan a whole school year ahead. You can change or cancel it any time from your donation history.
What is the best way to help a child's education?
Regular support tends to go furthest, because learning takes time. Programs that stick with a child through school, like long-term education support or school-based academies, can make a real difference.
Money is usually more useful than donated school supplies, because charities can buy exactly what each student needs.
Are donations to education charities tax deductible?
Yes, if the charity you choose is eligible. Tax deductibility is shown at the top of each charity's page on Tap4Change. Donations to a charity endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), and covered by Item 1 of the table in section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, are tax deductible.
Four of the six charities on this page are marked as tax deductible in our charity data. The Kokoda Track Foundation and The Front Project aren't, so don't count on a deduction for a gift to them. Each card shows a chip for this. You can download your receipt from your profile to claim it at tax time.
Should I give to education in Australia or overseas?
Both make a difference, so it comes down to what matters to you. Charities here help kids facing disadvantage stay in school. Charities overseas often fund basics like classrooms, teachers and school places.
If you can't decide, you could split a monthly gift between one of each.
What is a thank you perk, and does it change my donation?
A thank you perk is a small gesture from a brand that partners with Tap4Change, such as a voucher or a free product, offered with some donations. Your donation still goes 100% to the charity. The perk comes from the brand, and offers rotate, so what's available depends on when you give.
If you can't donate right now, reach out to the Tap4Change team at support@tap4change.org. Sharing a charity's page is a great way to help too.