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Abilities Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Abilities Incorporated

seeks to “Enrich the lives of people with disabilities”. We achieve this through creating meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Abilities Incorporated is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC29453. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$5M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Abilities Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Abilities Incorporated is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 16 Kaimahi Road, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Abilities Incorporated has NZ$5M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Abilities Incorporated is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$5M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Abilities Incorporated. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Abilities Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. Visit the Abilities Incorporated profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

seeks to “Enrich the lives of people with disabilities”. We achieve this through creating meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities. Abilities Incorporated is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Abilities Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$5M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

Abilities Incorporated is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. If the organization has donee status approved by Inland Revenue, individual donations over $5 qualify for a 33.33% tax credit. You can claim up to the lesser of your total donations or your taxable income.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JO
John Waugh
Director

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

JO
John W••••
Director
MI
Michael M•••••
Director
MI
Michelle B••••••
Director
MI
Mike L••
Director
PE
Peter F•••••
Managing Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$5.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$5.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
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Ngā iti Kahurangi – improving classrooms in small or remote schools - Ministry of Education NZ
Mar 2025
www.education.govt.nz
Many workers with disabilities still paid $5 an hour on average - RNZ
Oct 2022
www.rnz.co.nz
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Mar 2020
www.stuff.co.nz
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Nov 2019
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David Romero - KRQE
Jun 2019
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Mi Abilities Opens Store in Milford for Products Made by Staff with Special Needs - Oakland County Times
Jun 2019
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Jefferson County group home owner arrested for possession of prescription drugs, heroin - FOX6 News Milwaukee
Nov 2014
www.fox6now.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Abilities Incorporated This page 77 NZ$5.4 million -
The Wilson Home Trust 77 NZ$3.4 million -
The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Donaldson Residential Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Greenways Trust 77 NZ$2.8 million -
Avonside House Trust Incorporated 77 NZ$3.0 million -
CCS Disability Action South Canterbury Incorporated 77 NZ$2.4 million -
CCS Disability Action Tairawhiti Hawkes Bay Incorporated 77 NZ$2.8 million -
Mount Tabor Trust 77 NZ$3.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Abilities Incorporated

What is Abilities Incorporated?
Abilities Incorporated is a arts & culture 1 based in Auckland, New Zealand. seeks to “Enrich the lives of people with disabilities”. We achieve this through creating meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities.
When was Abilities Incorporated founded?
Abilities Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Abilities Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Abilities Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Abilities Incorporated trustworthy?
Abilities Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Abilities Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC29453 (New Zealand).
What is Abilities Incorporated's website?
http://www.abilities.co.nz
Are donations to Abilities Incorporated tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.