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To provide a voluntary lifeguard service in Ahipara. To provide an on call 24/7 emergency response from Cape Reinga to Hokianga.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFar North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Kaitaia, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC41115. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$93K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 71/100.
Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is located in Kaitaia, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 43 Takahe Road, Ahipara, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated has NZ$93K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$93K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Far North Surf Rescue Society 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.
Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Far North Surf Rescue Society 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.
To provide a voluntary lifeguard service in Ahipara. To provide an on call 24/7 emergency response from Cape Reinga to Hokianga. Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is in line with the peer average of 71/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$93K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.
Far North Surf Rescue Society 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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Far North Surf Rescue Society 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.
Far North Surf Rescue Society 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 Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated
- What is Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated?
- Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated is a disaster relief 1 based in Kaitaia, New Zealand. To provide a voluntary lifeguard service in Ahipara. To provide an on call 24/7 emergency response from Cape Reinga to Hokianga.
- When was Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated founded?
- Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated was founded in 2009.
- Where is Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Kaitaia, New Zealand.
- What is Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
- Is Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated trustworthy?
- Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Far North Surf Rescue Society Incorporated's registration number?
- Registration: CC41115 (New Zealand).
- Are donations to Far North Surf Rescue Society 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.