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Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated

Hamilton, Waikato · New Zealand Reg CC44318 (Charities Services) Arts & Culture
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Integrity score
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Hamilton Kerala Samajam Inc. is a secular, non-profit organisation of people of Kerala ancestry (also known as Malayalees) living in Hamilton. The overarching purpose of the Samajam is community development in Hamilton by promoting cultural, educational and social activities of Malayalees. We, Malayalees cherish our social, cultural and ethical inheritance. We celebrate our inherited values as different festivals like Keralolsavam, Kerala Piravi, Onam, new year, etc. The Samajam through these festivals tries to preserve and nurture the Malayalee culture and to bring up the younger generation of members within the cultural heritage. In addition, the Samajam organises various charity sports activities, recreational activities and also help new Malayalee immigrants settle down in Hamilton. We hope by safeguarding and promoting cultural …

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Verification & registration

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Charities Services
Government register · CC44318
On record

Integrity assessment

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 24/30
No financial documents found on website 0
Financial filing on record +8
Revenue figure disclosed +6
Spending figure disclosed +6
Detailed financial breakdown disclosed +4
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 15/20
Updated within 1 year +15
Newer data needed for full score 0
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Financials

NZ_CHARITIES
Annual revenue
NZ$105,697
Reporting year
2025
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Leadership at a glance

Official filings
AJ
Ajeesh M••••••••
Vice President
BI
Binoy J••••••••
Executive Committee Member
DR
Dr A••••••••
Treasurer
GE
Geo G••••••••
Executive committee member
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GiveRadar Analysis

GiveRadar's verified records show Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated with a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 2,922 arts & culture charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-09-07. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Annual revenue
NZ$105,697
Figures from NZ_CHARITIES.
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Filing history

10 years on file from NZ_CHARITIES: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016.
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Sometimes deductible

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Leadership & board

Official filings

Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

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No red flags detected

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Charities Services deregistration None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

Timeline

From official filings

Key dates from this charity's official filings, newest first.

FY2025
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES
FY2024
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES
FY2023
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES
FY2022
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES
FY2021
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES
FY2020
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES
FY2019
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES
FY2018
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES
FY2017
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES
FY2016
Form filed
NZ$0.0M revenue, NZ_CHARITIES

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Where it ranks

Joint first of 2,922 arts & culture charities in New Zealand on integrity score

At the cohort maximum (86/100), shared with 1,119 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.

Integrity score86/100
#1 of 2,922 tie
Contact completeness10/10
#1 of 2,922 tie
Data freshness20/20
#1 of 2,922 tie
Profile completeness60%
#233 of 2,922 tie
Independent sources6 sources
#21 of 2,922 tie
Filing history depth15 years
#1,436 of 2,772 tie
Agefounded 2010
#1,476 of 2,922 tie
Revenue size$100K to $1M
#177 of 2,653 tie

Bars show the share of the cohort this charity outranks. Ranks describe how much is publicly disclosed, not how good the charity is.

How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar arts & culture charities in New Zealand.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
86 Peer average
86

Cause areas in New Zealand

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Education
7,428
Religion
4,573
Health
3,725
Arts & Culture
2,923
Community Development
2,279
Social Services
1,919
Sports & Recreation
1,314
Environment
1,152
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand · Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand · 11 disclosed in the public registry.

What we know and don't know

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Financial data
Named leadership
Government registration
Official website
Headquarters address
Direct contact
Founding date
Executive pay
Mission statement
Programs & activities
Tax-deductibility

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
June 19, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Registry checked
June 19, 2026
Reconciled with the official source
Latest financials
Financial year 2025
Most recent filing on record
Profile completeness
65%
Data points we track that are filled in

Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated

Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC44318. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$106K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Based on official filings, Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated has NZ$106K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$455K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Hamilton Kerala Samajam Inc. is a secular, non-profit organisation of people of Kerala ancestry (also known as Malayalees) living in Hamilton. The overarching purpose of the Samajam is community development in Hamilton by promoting cultural, educational and social activities of Malayalees. We, Malayalees cherish our social, cultural and ethical inheritance. We celebrate our inherited values as different festivals like Keralolsavam, Kerala Piravi, Onam, new year, etc. The Samajam through these festivals tries to preserve and nurture the Malayalee culture and to bring up the younger generation of members within the cultural heritage. In addition, the Samajam organises various charity sports activities, recreational activities and also help new Malayalee immigrants settle... Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.

Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Incorporated Society. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$106K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated's official registration number is CC44318, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated is located in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$106K is below the peer average of NZ$455K.

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Quick facts about Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated

What is Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated?
Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated is a arts & culture incorporated society based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Hamilton Kerala Samajam Inc. is a secular, non-profit organisation of people of Kerala ancestry (also known as Malayalees) living in Hamilton. The overarching purpose of the Samajam is community development in Hamilton by promoting cultural, educational and social activities of Malayalees. We, Malayalees cherish our social, cultural and ethical inheritance. We celebrate our inherited values as different festivals like Keralolsavam, Kerala Piravi, Onam, new year, etc. The Samajam through these festivals tries to preserve and nurture the Malayalee culture and to bring up the younger generation of members within the cultural heritage. In addition, the Samajam organises various charity sports activities, recreational activities and also help new Malayalee immigrants settle down in Hamilton. We hope by safeguarding and promoting cultural identity among Malayalees, we have plenty to contribute to the social and cultural environment of New Zealand.
When was Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated founded?
Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated was founded in 2010.
Where is Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand.
What is Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is NZ$105,697.
Is Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated trustworthy?
Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC44318 (New Zealand).
What is Hamilton Kerala Samajam Incorporated's website?
https://www.hamiltonkeralasamajam.co.nz
Are donations to Hamilton Kerala Samajam 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.