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The charitable purpose of the Trust shall be to effectively combat sex trafficking by working internationally to rescue victims and to facilitate the prosecution of the perpetrators.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, LIFT International has a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 is below most of the 476 international charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore New Zealand data
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- leadership details (present for 98% of comparable organizations)
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLIFT International is a registered international nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is CC46932. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$961K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
LIFT International's official registration number is CC46932, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
LIFT International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 86/100.
LIFT International is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, LIFT International has NZ$961K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
LIFT International is classified as an International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$961K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for LIFT International. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, LIFT International 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.
The charitable purpose of the Trust shall be to effectively combat sex trafficking by working internationally to rescue victims and to facilitate the prosecution of the perpetrators. LIFT International is classified as an international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$961K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$558K.
LIFT International 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
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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.
LIFT International 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.
LIFT International 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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Latest news
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BofA Says Anything-But-Dollar Trade to Lift International Assets - Bloomberg.com
Lift International Church one year after the Altadena Wildfire - KTLA
Surviving the Eaton Fire: Pastor Anthony McFarland Leads Lift International in Rebuilding, Reclaiming, and Renewing - Los Angeles Sentinel
Pasadena’s LIFT International Church to Provide Wildfire Relief and $35,000 in Assistance on Sunday - Pasadena Now
Bontebok delisted at Cites: South Africa wins bid to lift international trade restrictions - The Mail & Guardian
Russia cites air safety in bid to lift international aviation sanctions - The Kyiv Independent
Thailand lift International Seven-a-side Football Tournament trophy - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
Government unveils plan to lift international student enrolments - RNZ
US could soon lift international student visa restrictions - The National
Türkiye will continue efforts to lift international sanctions on Syria, Erdogan tells al-Sharaa - Anadolu Ajansı
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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.
- News and media coverage
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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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 · 2011
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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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 LIFT International
- What is LIFT International?
- LIFT International is a international charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The charitable purpose of the Trust shall be to effectively combat sex trafficking by working internationally to rescue victims and to facilitate the prosecution of the perpetrators.
- When was LIFT International founded?
- LIFT International was founded in 2011.
- Where is LIFT International located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is LIFT International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is LIFT International trustworthy?
- LIFT International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 LIFT International's registration number?
- Registration: CC46932 (New Zealand).
- What is LIFT International's website?
- https://www.liftinternational.org
- Are donations to LIFT International 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.