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The objectives of the Museum shall be— (a) To collect, preserve, act as a regional repository for, research, display and otherwise make available to the people of the present and the future, material and information relating to the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (b) To promote interest and education in the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (c) To place particular emphasis on those activities as they relate to the greater Canterbury region, the Antarctic and Subantarctic, and, where appropriate, their relationships in a wider global context.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCanterbury Museum Trust Board is a registered education nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC28768. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$55M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Private Bag 4744, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Canterbury Museum Trust Board has NZ$55M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$55M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Canterbury Museum Trust Board. 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.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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.
The objectives of the Museum shall be— (a) To collect, preserve, act as a regional repository for, research, display and otherwise make available to the people of the present and the future, material and information relating to the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (b) To promote interest and education in the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (c) To place particular emphasis on those activities as they relate to the greater Canterbury region, the Antarctic and Subantarctic, and, where appropriate, their relationships in a wider global context. Canterbury Museum Trust Board is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Canterbury Museum Trust Board's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$55M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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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Neutral$290m short: Christchurch ratepayers consulted around funding for rebuilds - 1News
Museum Seeks Extra Capital To Complete Redevelopment Construction - Scoop - New Zealand News
Board member says Canterbury Museum’s ‘poor decision making’ drove him to quit - The Press
Visitor levy the Canterbury Museum board’s best shot at covering $86m shortfall - The Press
Public to have say on Canterbury museum’s $21m funding request - Chris Lynch Media
“True gentleman” Selwyn’s longest serving mayor Michael McEvedy dies - Chris Lynch Media
No Plan B for Canterbury Museum if multimillion-dollar funding application fails - Stuff
Two year project to preserve Canterbury's taonga - newsline.ccc.govt.nz
Canterbury Museum unveils redevelopment plans - newsline.ccc.govt.nz
Plan to secure Canterbury Museum's future through $195m upgrade - Otago Daily Times
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Quick facts about Canterbury Museum Trust Board
- What is Canterbury Museum Trust Board?
- Canterbury Museum Trust Board is a education 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The objectives of the Museum shall be— (a) To collect, preserve, act as a regional repository for, research, display and otherwise make available to the people of the present and the future, material and information relating to the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (b) To promote interest and education in the natural and cultural heritage of New Zealanders: (c) To place particular emphasis on those activities as they relate to the greater Canterbury region, the Antarctic and Subantarctic, and, where appropriate, their relationships in a wider global context.
- When was Canterbury Museum Trust Board founded?
- Canterbury Museum Trust Board was founded in 2008.
- Where is Canterbury Museum Trust Board located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is Canterbury Museum Trust Board's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Canterbury Museum Trust Board trustworthy?
- Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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 Canterbury Museum Trust Board's registration number?
- Registration: CC28768 (New Zealand).
- What is Canterbury Museum Trust Board's website?
- https://www.canterburymuseum.com
- Are donations to Canterbury Museum Trust Board 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.