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Education, relief of poverty, crisis relief and other purposes beneficial to the community, including environmental protection, restoration and conservation.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBNZ Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2022. Its registration number is CC60688. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$18M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
BNZ Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
BNZ Foundation is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years. Its registered address is 80 Queen Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, BNZ Foundation has NZ$18M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
BNZ Foundation is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$18M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for BNZ 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.
BNZ Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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.
Education, relief of poverty, crisis relief and other purposes beneficial to the community, including environmental protection, restoration and conservation. BNZ Foundation is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: BNZ Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$18M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.
BNZ 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.
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2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): 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.
BNZ 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.
BNZ 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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Officers & trustees (5)
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Sentiment
NeutralBNZ Foundation names sustainability leader Gerri Ward as new head - mpamag.com
$600k partnership lays groundwork to restore endangered black petrels across North Island - Boating New Zealand
Art sale breathes life into the Gulf - Newsroom
Calls for tax rebate for art donations after historic BNZ collection auction - Stuff
BNZ's plans to auction NZ artworks including by Ralph Hotere slammed by Helen Clark - Te Ao Māori News
BNZ helps New Zealand ‘Find a Way’ via Colenso BBDO - stoppress.co.nz
Zuma's wife fears for her life after trespass - Sowetan
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- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about BNZ Foundation
- What is BNZ Foundation?
- BNZ Foundation is a international nonprofit organization based in Auckland, New Zealand. Education, relief of poverty, crisis relief and other purposes beneficial to the community, including environmental protection, restoration and conservation.
- When was BNZ Foundation founded?
- BNZ Foundation was founded in 2022.
- Where is BNZ Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is BNZ Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is BNZ Foundation trustworthy?
- BNZ Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 BNZ Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CC60688 (New Zealand).
- What is BNZ Foundation's website?
- https://www.bnz.co.nz/bnzfoundation
- Are donations to BNZ 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.