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Ka whakamana, ka whakapakari anō a Forward Foundation i ngā tamāhine mā te hākinakina me ngā mahi rēhia Forward Foundation is a New Zealand registered charity. Founded in 2012, the charity's mission is to empower girls through sport and active recreation, helping to create contributing community
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyForward Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC48352. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$85K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Forward 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 environment charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Forward Foundation is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 354A Ilam Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Forward Foundation has NZ$85K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$926K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Forward Foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$85K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Forward 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.
Forward 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.
Ka whakamana, ka whakapakari anō a Forward Foundation i ngā tamāhine mā te hākinakina me ngā mahi rēhia Forward Foundation is a New Zealand registered charity. Founded in 2012, the charity's mission is to empower girls through sport and active recreation, helping to create contributing community Forward Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Forward Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$85K is below the peer average of NZ$926K.
Forward 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Forward 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.
Forward 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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Quick facts about Forward Foundation
- What is Forward Foundation?
- Forward Foundation is a environment 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Ka whakamana, ka whakapakari anō a Forward Foundation i ngā tamāhine mā te hākinakina me ngā mahi rēhia Forward Foundation is a New Zealand registered charity. Founded in 2012, the charity's mission is to empower girls through sport and active recreation, helping to create contributing community
- When was Forward Foundation founded?
- Forward Foundation was founded in 2012.
- Where is Forward Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is Forward Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
- Is Forward Foundation trustworthy?
- Forward 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 Forward Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CC48352 (New Zealand).
- What is Forward Foundation's website?
- https://www.forwardfoundation.co.nz
- Are donations to Forward 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.