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International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated

IBA is an organisation of monastic and lay Buddhists in which Humanistic Buddhism is practiced in everyday life. It is essentially an embodiment of cultivation that entails the participation in Dharma services and activities that are beneficial to society at large, with its religious characteristics and the essence of education and cultural activities. Our mission is to apply tenets of Humanistic Buddhism to benefit the society though promoting education, raising gender equality, providing medical services and emergency relief, and supporting environmental sustainability.

Founded
Headquarters
Christchurch
Foundation type
1
Size
medium

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 77

Red flags

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International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated is a registered religion nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC41568. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for religion charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 2 Harakeke Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) 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.

International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) 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.

IBA is an organisation of monastic and lay Buddhists in which Humanistic Buddhism is practiced in everyday life. It is essentially an embodiment of cultivation that entails the participation in Dharma services and activities that are beneficial to society at large, with its religious characteristics and the essence of education and cultural activities. Our mission is to apply tenets of Humanistic Buddhism to benefit the society though promoting education, raising gender equality, providing medical services and emergency relief, and supporting environmental sustainability. International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$730K.

International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) 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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Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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Leadership

JE
Jee Lim
Chairperson

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

JE
Jee L••
Chairperson
NE
Nee L••• C•••
Member
QI
Qian C••
Member
SI
Siew C••• L••
Deputy Chairperson
YU
Yueh Y••
Deputy Chairperson
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Form filed
NZ$1.3M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$1.3M revenue
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Peer charities

Other religion in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) … This page 65 NZ$1.3 million -
Somervell Memorial Presbyterian Church 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Hastings District Masonic Trust 77 NZ$2.3 million -
Auckland Islamic Trust (AIT) 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Living Well Church Charitable Trust 77 NZ$1.1 million -
Hope Centre Trust Board 77 NZ$1.9 million -
Oxford Baptist Church 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Manukau City Baptist Church 77 NZ$1.3 million -
Island Child Charitable Trust NZ 77 NZ$1.5 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated

What is International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated?
International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated is a religion 1 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. IBA is an organisation of monastic and lay Buddhists in which Humanistic Buddhism is practiced in everyday life. It is essentially an embodiment of cultivation that entails the participation in Dharma services and activities that are beneficial to society at large, with its religious characteristics and the essence of education and cultural activities. Our mission is to apply tenets of Humanistic Buddhism to benefit the society though promoting education, raising gender equality, providing medical services and emergency relief, and supporting environmental sustainability.
When was International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated founded?
International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated was founded in 2009.
Where is International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What is International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated trustworthy?
International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC41568 (New Zealand).
What is International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) Incorporated's website?
http://www.fgs.org.nz
Are donations to International Buddhist Association of New Zealand (South Island) 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.