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Visit www.goldenshears.co.nzAbout Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated
The Objectives of the Society are: a) To promote and encourage interest in wool and in the art and skill of sheep shearing, wool handling and wool pressing. b) To promote, arrange, control and carry out contests, competitions, championships and displays.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGolden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated is a registered international nonprofit based in Masterton, 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 CC32754. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$420K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated 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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated is located in Masterton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 12 Dixon Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated has NZ$420K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$420K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Golden Shears International Shearing Championship 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.
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated 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 Golden Shears International Shearing Championship 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.
The Objectives of the Society are: a) To promote and encourage interest in wool and in the art and skill of sheep shearing, wool handling and wool pressing. b) To promote, arrange, control and carry out contests, competitions, championships and displays. Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$420K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$684K.
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship 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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Golden Shears International Shearing Championship 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.
Golden Shears International Shearing Championship 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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Neutral'Good to be back': Golden Shears makes a welcome return - NZ Herald
Golden Shears back on the road again - NZ Herald
Kumeroa passed wool skills to next generation - PressReader
Joanne Kumeroa’s legend lives on in the world’s wool sheds - Sheep Central
WHAT'S DOING IN; Wellington (Published 1992) - The New York Times
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Quick facts about Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated
- What is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated?
- Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated is a international 1 based in Masterton, New Zealand. The Objectives of the Society are: a) To promote and encourage interest in wool and in the art and skill of sheep shearing, wool handling and wool pressing. b) To promote, arrange, control and carry out contests, competitions, championships and displays.
- When was Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated founded?
- Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated was founded in 2008.
- Where is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Masterton, New Zealand.
- What is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated trustworthy?
- Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated 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 Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated's registration number?
- Registration: CC32754 (New Zealand).
- What is Golden Shears International Shearing Championship Society Incorporated's website?
- http://www.goldenshears.co.nz
- Are donations to Golden Shears International Shearing Championship 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.