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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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLIFT International is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 76/100 for science & technology charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$794K in annual revenue.
LIFT International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 science & technology charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
LIFT International is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is PO Box 6724, Upper Riccarton, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, LIFT International has NZ$794K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
LIFT International is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$794K in annual revenue.
LIFT International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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.
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 a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: LIFT International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is below the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$794K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$1M.
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.
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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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Pasadena’s LIFT International Church to Provide Wildfire Relief and $35,000 in Assistance on Sunday - Pasadena Now
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Quick facts about LIFT International
- What is LIFT International?
- LIFT International is a science & technology 0 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, New Zealand.
- What is LIFT International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is LIFT International trustworthy?
- LIFT International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 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.