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The Rules of Bricks for Life Inc state that its objects are “charitable, including the assistance and development of projects in developing countries which are of a charitable, religious or educational nature, and to do whatever is needed to attain the foregoing objects”. Definitely ‘hand up not hand out’ in its work. Since 2020 BfL has primarily supported people who have fled their homes due to ongoing civil war in Northern Ethiopia. Currently we support about 45 people, living in Addis Ababa as IDPs (Internally displaced people or refugees within their own country.)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBricks for Life Incorporated is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Ashhurst, 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 CC55204. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$137K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Bricks for Life Incorporated 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 science & technology charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
Bricks for Life Incorporated is located in Ashhurst, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years. Its registered address is 100 Worcester Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Bricks for Life Incorporated has NZ$137K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bricks for Life Incorporated is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$137K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Bricks for Life 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.
Bricks for Life Incorporated 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. Visit the Bricks for Life 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.
The Rules of Bricks for Life Inc state that its objects are “charitable, including the assistance and development of projects in developing countries which are of a charitable, religious or educational nature, and to do whatever is needed to attain the foregoing objects”. Definitely ‘hand up not hand out’ in its work. Since 2020 BfL has primarily supported people who have fled their homes due to ongoing civil war in Northern Ethiopia. Currently we support about 45 people, living in Addis Ababa as IDPs (Internally displaced people or refugees within their own country.) Bricks for Life Incorporated is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2018.
Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: Bricks for Life Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$137K is below the peer average of NZ$1M.
Bricks for Life 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.
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Bricks for Life Incorporated 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.
Bricks for Life Incorporated 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 Bricks for Life Incorporated
- What is Bricks for Life Incorporated?
- Bricks for Life Incorporated is a science & technology nonprofit organization based in Ashhurst, New Zealand. The Rules of Bricks for Life Inc state that its objects are “charitable, including the assistance and development of projects in developing countries which are of a charitable, religious or educational nature, and to do whatever is needed to attain the foregoing objects”. Definitely ‘hand up not hand out’ in its work. Since 2020 BfL has primarily supported people who have fled their homes due to ongoing civil war in Northern Ethiopia. Currently we support about 45 people, living in Addis Ababa as IDPs (Internally displaced people or refugees within their own country.)
- When was Bricks for Life Incorporated founded?
- Bricks for Life Incorporated was founded in 2018.
- Where is Bricks for Life Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Ashhurst, New Zealand.
- What is Bricks for Life Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Bricks for Life Incorporated trustworthy?
- Bricks for Life Incorporated 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 Bricks for Life Incorporated's registration number?
- Registration: CC55204 (New Zealand).
- What is Bricks for Life Incorporated's website?
- https://www.bricks.org.nz
- Are donations to Bricks for Life 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.