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Visit www.arafoundation.co.nzAbout Ara Foundation
To provide grants and opportunities to students and staff of the Canterbury based operations of Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology to enable them to pursue additional opportunities and experiences.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ara Foundation has a substantially complete profile.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 89% of the 140 science & technology charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 17 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 is below most of the 158 science & technology charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
- government registration
- financial records (17 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAra Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, 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 CC20370. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Ara Foundation's official registration number is CC20370, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Ara Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Ara Foundation is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ara Foundation has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ara Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ara Foundation. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ara Foundation is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To provide grants and opportunities to students and staff of the Canterbury based operations of Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology to enable them to pursue additional opportunities and experiences. Ara Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$854K.
Ara Foundation 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ara Foundation is registered in New Zealand. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Ara Foundation is registered in New Zealand. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Industry-Backed Awards Propel Canterbury’s Next Generation of Culinary Talent - hospitalitybusiness.co.nz
Call for Proposals: Research Animal Grant Program (Nigeria) - fundsforNGOs
Call for Applications: National Youth Agribusiness Strategy (NYAS) Domestication Dialogue - MSME Africa
Universal Expectations at The ARA Show 2026 - For Construction Pros
Registration Opens for The ARA Show 2026 - For Construction Pros
#knainfo4dev 𝐆𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐢-𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟏 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐒𝐒 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Githurai Kimbo Comprehensive School has officially launched eleven new Junior Secondary School (JSS) classrooms in - facebook.com
International stage directors guide local talent - Chris Lynch Media
Hitachi Global Air Power Donates Portable Air Compressor to Benefit ARA Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project - Construction Equipment Guide
Call For Applications: Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Essential Grant Writing Skills Program 2025 - MSME Africa
Big donations that will make lasting impression - Northwest Indiana Business Magazine
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Services New Zealand
- Financial filings
- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ara Foundation
- What is Ara Foundation?
- Ara Foundation is a science & technology charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To provide grants and opportunities to students and staff of the Canterbury based operations of Te Pūkenga | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology to enable them to pursue additional opportunities and experiences.
- When was Ara Foundation founded?
- Ara Foundation was founded in 2008.
- Where is Ara Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is Ara Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Ara Foundation trustworthy?
- Ara Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Ara Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CC20370 (New Zealand).
- What is Ara Foundation's website?
- http://www.arafoundation.co.nz
- Are donations to Ara Foundation 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.