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Big Buddy matches boys without dads in their lives with caring male mentors who make a lasting difference. Become A Big Buddy At Big Buddy, we match boys between the ages of 7 and 17
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBig Buddy Mentoring Trust is a registered community development 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 CC22447. 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. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Big Buddy Mentoring 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 community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 300 Great South Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Big Buddy Mentoring Trust has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Big Buddy Mentoring Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Big Buddy Mentoring 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.
Big Buddy Mentoring 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.
Big Buddy matches boys without dads in their lives with caring male mentors who make a lasting difference. Become A Big Buddy At Big Buddy, we match boys between the ages of 7 and 17 Big Buddy Mentoring Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: Big Buddy Mentoring Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$587K.
Big Buddy Mentoring 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Big Buddy Mentoring 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.
Big Buddy Mentoring 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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NeutralMeet the indigenous powerhouses in this season's Celebrity Treasure Island - Pacific Media Network
Tenor: My Name is Pati hits $1 million, striking a chord on the big screen - Pacific Media Network
Trust House gives out $600,000 in grants - The Post
Programme helps Tauranga teens without dads find confidence and connection - NZ Herald
Big Buddy brings in North Shore identity to helm charity - Rangitoto Observer
Hospo Legend Travis Field Steps Down As Big Buddy Board Chair And Business And Sporting Icon Shaun Quincey Steps Up - Scoop - New Zealand News
Half a million dollars in funding for Upper Harbour community projects - OurAuckland
Manurewa grants boost for community initiatives - OurAuckland
Lotto NZ a $434m winner for communities - Inside Government NZ
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board grants for locals who know locals best - OurAuckland
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Quick facts about Big Buddy Mentoring Trust
- What is Big Buddy Mentoring Trust?
- Big Buddy Mentoring Trust is a community development 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. Big Buddy matches boys without dads in their lives with caring male mentors who make a lasting difference. Become A Big Buddy At Big Buddy, we match boys between the ages of 7 and 17
- When was Big Buddy Mentoring Trust founded?
- Big Buddy Mentoring Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Big Buddy Mentoring Trust located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is Big Buddy Mentoring Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Big Buddy Mentoring Trust trustworthy?
- Big Buddy Mentoring 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 Big Buddy Mentoring Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC22447 (New Zealand).
- What is Big Buddy Mentoring Trust's website?
- http://www.bigbuddy.org.nz
- Are donations to Big Buddy Mentoring 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.