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To advance education specifically in all forms of the field of art, for the regions public benefit, not for private profit. To promote, encourage, advance and develop the arts, awareness, understanding and appreciation thereof by all people in the region and in New Zealand To increase opportunities for people in the region to have access to the arts, so that the cultural heritage of the region and of NZ is enriched.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCreative Waikato is a registered education nonprofit based in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is CC49075. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Creative Waikato 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Creative Waikato is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 11 Garden Place, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Creative Waikato has NZ$2M 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.
Creative Waikato is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Creative Waikato. 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.
Creative Waikato 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. Visit the Creative Waikato 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.
To advance education specifically in all forms of the field of art, for the regions public benefit, not for private profit. To promote, encourage, advance and develop the arts, awareness, understanding and appreciation thereof by all people in the region and in New Zealand To increase opportunities for people in the region to have access to the arts, so that the cultural heritage of the region and of NZ is enriched. Creative Waikato is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Creative Waikato's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.
Creative Waikato 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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Creative Waikato 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.
Creative Waikato 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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NeutralCartoon: May 13 - Waikato Times
Weaving the People - RNZ
Art is all consuming for this former lawyer - Waikato Times
Five-minute quiz: Monday, May 4 - Waikato Times
Big boost for region's arts with establishment of new Momentum Waikato fund - Waikato Times
Alliance of Waikato community trusts to each ‘take a seat’ in new Waikato Regional Theatre - Waikato Times
Creativity: The forgotten superpower - Waikato Times
Creative sector welcomes draft government strategy, but calls for more funds - RNZ
Innovative Waikato scheme pays artists basic income - RNZ
‘Incredible’ opportunity for artist Simon Te Wheoro in Norway - Te Ao Māori News
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Quick facts about Creative Waikato
- What is Creative Waikato?
- Creative Waikato is a education 0 based in Hamilton, New Zealand. To advance education specifically in all forms of the field of art, for the regions public benefit, not for private profit. To promote, encourage, advance and develop the arts, awareness, understanding and appreciation thereof by all people in the region and in New Zealand To increase opportunities for people in the region to have access to the arts, so that the cultural heritage of the region and of NZ is enriched.
- When was Creative Waikato founded?
- Creative Waikato was founded in 2012.
- Where is Creative Waikato located?
- Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
- What is Creative Waikato's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Creative Waikato trustworthy?
- Creative Waikato 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 Creative Waikato's registration number?
- Registration: CC49075 (New Zealand).
- What is Creative Waikato's website?
- https://www.creativewaikato.co.nz
- Are donations to Creative Waikato 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.