KidsCan Charitable Trust
KidsCan provides the essentials to Kiwi kids affected by poverty so they can participate in learning and have an opportunity for a better future.
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KidsCan strives to be the conduit for individuals, community, business and government to co-operate in providing food, clothing and basic health care in schools and early childhoods to enable disadvantaged children to reach their potential.
Mission
KidsCan provides the essentials to Kiwi kids affected by poverty so they can participate in learning and have an opportunity for a better future.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in New ZealandConcerns
· 1 red flagGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show KidsCan Charitable Trust with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 2007, it is among the oldest health charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 60 is below most of the 3,774 health charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
- government registration
- financial records (9 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKidsCan Charitable Trust is a registered health nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC10386. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$12M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
KidsCan Charitable Trust's official registration number is CC10386, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
KidsCan Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 health charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
KidsCan Charitable Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, KidsCan Charitable Trust has NZ$12M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
KidsCan Charitable Trust is classified as a Health organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$12M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for KidsCan Charitable Trust. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, KidsCan Charitable Trust is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
KidsCan strives to be the conduit for individuals, community, business and government to co-operate in providing food, clothing and basic health care in schools and early childhoods to enable disadvantaged children to reach their potential. KidsCan Charitable Trust is classified as a health organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among health charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$12M is well above the peer average of NZ$3M.
KidsCan Charitable Trust 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.
Filing history
9 years on file from nz_charities (FY2015): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
KidsCan Charitable Trust 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.
KidsCan Charitable Trust 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2015 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Landmark makeover: KidsCan and Droga5 ANZ shine light on Kiwi kids in need - stoppress.co.nz
KidsCan Charitable Trust announced as supplier for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Food Programme - Ministry of Education NZ
KidsCan Charitable Trust announced as supplier for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Food Programme - Ministry of Education NZ
'Worst it's ever been' - KidsCan says need for families, children at all-time high - RNZ
Mobil NZ and KidsCan supporting Kiwi kids in need - Exxon Mobil Corporation
Auckland Marathon competitor to run barefoot in aid of KidsCan - Stuff
KidsCan spending under spotlight - NZ Herald
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Services New Zealand
- Financial filings
- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2015 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2015 on record
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2007
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about KidsCan Charitable Trust
- What is KidsCan Charitable Trust?
- KidsCan Charitable Trust is a health charitable trust based in Auckland, New Zealand. KidsCan strives to be the conduit for individuals, community, business and government to co-operate in providing food, clothing and basic health care in schools and early childhoods to enable disadvantaged children to reach their potential.
- When was KidsCan Charitable Trust founded?
- KidsCan Charitable Trust was founded in 2007.
- Where is KidsCan Charitable Trust located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is KidsCan Charitable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2015 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is KidsCan Charitable Trust trustworthy?
- KidsCan Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 KidsCan Charitable Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC10386 (New Zealand).
- What is KidsCan Charitable Trust's website?
- http://www.kidscan.org.nz
- Are donations to KidsCan Charitable Trust 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.