How much could you get back from your donation?
MSF Australia is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). That means every donation you make before 30 June is tax-deductible — reducing your taxable income and potentially increasing your tax refund.
Use our calculator below to see exactly how much your gift could save you this tax time.
Potential tax savings
Disclaimer: This is an estimate only. Tax savings are based on the Australian Taxation Office's Australian resident tax rates 2025-2026. This excludes the two percent Medicare levy, offsets (LITO), HECS/HELP, and personal circumstances. We recommend speaking with a registered tax adviser for personalised advice. MSF Australia is a registered Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).
This calculator is for estimation purposes only. The figures you enter — including donation amount and income information — are not recorded, stored, or transmitted to MSF Australia or any third party. All calculations are performed locally in your browser.
ABOUT US
We are Médecins Sans Frontières
Our teams act fast to provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. MSF is made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff, bound together by our charter and our commitment to providing essential healthcare to those in need, regardless of race, gender, or religion.
MSF was founded in 1971 by a group of doctors and journalists. Today we are a worldwide movement of nearly 68,000 people.
HOW MSF USES FUNDS
71%
of our funds are used to further our social mission by providing assistance to people in distress and to victims of natural or man-made disasters.
29%
of our funds are used to responsibly manage our organisation via fundraising and administration activities that ensure we can continue to meet our operational needs.
Data from the 2024 consolidated MSF Australia and MSF New Zealand Financial Report
FAQS ABOUT TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS
Here you will find the most frequently asked questions about donating to Médecins Sans Frontières Australia.
Donating to Médecins Sans Frontières
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Médecins Sans Frontières is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient organisation. All donations made in Australia to Médecins Sans Frontières Australia are tax deductible.
Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?
Yes, you will. For a one-off donation you will receive an instant receipt via email. For monthly gifts, tax receipts are sent annually, towards the end of July. Please keep your address details updated so we can ensure you receive your tax receipt.
How much tax will I save?
Your tax saving depends on your marginal tax rate. For example, if you're in the 30% tax bracket and donate $100, you can reduce your taxable income by $100 - saving approximately $30 in tax. Use the calculator above to estimate your personal saving based on your income and intended gift.
When does my donation need to be made by to claim it this financial year?
To claim a deduction in the 2025–26 financial year, your donation must be made by midnight on 30 June 2026. Donations made on or after 1 July 2026 will be deductible in the following financial year.
How do I claim my donation on my tax return?
When you lodge your tax return - through myTax, the ATO app, or a registered tax agent - include the total amount of your eligible donations in the 'Gifts or donations' section. Keep your MSF tax receipt(s) on file as supporting documentation.
What do you do with the information I put in the calculator?
MSF Australia does not collect, store, or transmit any information entered into this calculator. The figures you input — your donation amount and income bracket — are used solely to generate your on-screen estimate. All calculations are performed locally in your browser and no data is retained once you leave the page.
Privacy and communications
Is Médecins Sans Frontières privacy compliant?
Yes we are. Please see our privacy policy.
Is the Médecins Sans Frontières online donations site secure?
The online donations area of the Médecins Sans Frontières Australia website is fully secure. This area of the site can be identified by the page’s address which begins with "https". All these pages are encrypted using SSL before transmission.