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To provide facilities for the care and rehabilitation of homeless domestic animals; To foster and encourage by education and example the kind and humane treatment of animals and to prevent and discourage cruelty to and harsh and thoughtless treatment of animals; The education of the public on all matters concerning the conservation, care, safety, behaviour and welfare needs of domestic animals; To provide facilities for the care and rehabilitation,To co-operate with local & national organisation
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Kawakawa, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is CC56296. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust is located in Kawakawa, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is 52 Gillies Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust. 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.
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
To provide facilities for the care and rehabilitation of homeless domestic animals; To foster and encourage by education and example the kind and humane treatment of animals and to prevent and discourage cruelty to and harsh and thoughtless treatment of animals; The education of the public on all matters concerning the conservation, care, safety, behaviour and welfare needs of domestic animals; To provide facilities for the care and rehabilitation,To co-operate with local & national organisation Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 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.
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Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 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.
Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 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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Quick facts about Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust
- What is Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust?
- Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust is a social services nonprofit organization based in Kawakawa, New Zealand. To provide facilities for the care and rehabilitation of homeless domestic animals; To foster and encourage by education and example the kind and humane treatment of animals and to prevent and discourage cruelty to and harsh and thoughtless treatment of animals; The education of the public on all matters concerning the conservation, care, safety, behaviour and welfare needs of domestic animals; To provide facilities for the care and rehabilitation,To co-operate with local & national organisation
- When was Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust founded?
- Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust was founded in 2018.
- Where is Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust located?
- Headquartered in Kawakawa, New Zealand.
- What is Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust trustworthy?
- Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 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 Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC56296 (New Zealand).
- What is Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust's website?
- https://bayofislandsanimalrescue.org.nz/
- Are donations to Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Trust 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.