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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKidsCan Charitable Trust is a registered education 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for education charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$12M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
KidsCan Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
KidsCan Charitable Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 7 Beatrice Tinsley Crescent, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, KidsCan Charitable Trust has NZ$12M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
KidsCan Charitable Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. 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.
KidsCan Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.
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 education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: KidsCan Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$12M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.
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.
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Filing history
2 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.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (7)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralThe Early Childhood Education Food Programme - Ministry of Education NZ
Landmark makeover: KidsCan and Droga5 ANZ shine light on Kiwi kids in need - stoppress.co.nz
How the Early Childhood Education Food Programme is funded - Ministry of Education NZ
Golfer Lydia Ko among three new dames and three new knights - Stuff
KidsCan Charitable Trust announced as supplier for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Food Programme - Ministry of Education NZ
Why YouTube star How to Dad is staying up all night to play handball - NZ Herald
'Worst it's ever been' - KidsCan says need for families, children at all-time high - RNZ
Auckland Marathon competitor to run barefoot in aid of KidsCan - Stuff
Ali Williams back on track and inspiring youth - NZ Herald
KidsCan spending under spotlight - NZ Herald
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- Charities Services New Zealand
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- 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
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Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
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Quick facts about KidsCan Charitable Trust
- What is KidsCan Charitable Trust?
- KidsCan Charitable Trust is a education 0 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 47 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.