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Monte Cecilia's vision is housing justice for all people in Aotearoa. Its mission is to empower families to live well by providing quality advocacy, housing and support services.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMonte Cecilia Housing Trust is a registered religion 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 CC11227. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$34M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Monte Cecilia Housing Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Monte Cecilia Housing Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 30 Windrush Close, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Monte Cecilia Housing Trust has NZ$34M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$730K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Monte Cecilia Housing Trust is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$34M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Monte Cecilia Housing Trust. 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.
Monte Cecilia Housing Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated 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.
Monte Cecilia's vision is housing justice for all people in Aotearoa. Its mission is to empower families to live well by providing quality advocacy, housing and support services. Monte Cecilia Housing Trust is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among religion charities registered in New Zealand: Monte Cecilia Housing Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$34M is well above the peer average of NZ$730K.
Monte Cecilia Housing 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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2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Monte Cecilia Housing 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.
Monte Cecilia Housing 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).
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Officers & trustees (10)
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Sentiment
Neutral'A tsunami of homeless’: Too early to celebrate emergency housing decline - Trust - Pacific Media Network
Residents 'shaken' by drive-by shooting at Auckland housing complex - RNZ
Housing shortages continue to bite in south Auckland - Pacific Media Network
Young Auckland couple in transitional housing sleeping in car after 'mouldy' accommodation - RNZ
Auckland trust struggles to provide homes for families after govt funding cuts - RNZ
Life in transition: What it's like waiting for a state house - NZ Herald
Community housing providers call on government to turn up supply - RNZ
Trust calls for more social housing in the face of Omicron outbreak - RNZ
Housing heroes: how rich benefactors are not waiting for a housing solution - Stuff
Thirty new homes for homeless in Mangere - NZ Herald
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Quick facts about Monte Cecilia Housing Trust
- What is Monte Cecilia Housing Trust?
- Monte Cecilia Housing Trust is a religion 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. Monte Cecilia's vision is housing justice for all people in Aotearoa. Its mission is to empower families to live well by providing quality advocacy, housing and support services.
- When was Monte Cecilia Housing Trust founded?
- Monte Cecilia Housing Trust was founded in 2007.
- Where is Monte Cecilia Housing Trust located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is Monte Cecilia Housing Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Monte Cecilia Housing Trust trustworthy?
- Monte Cecilia Housing Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Monte Cecilia Housing Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC11227 (New Zealand).
- What is Monte Cecilia Housing Trust's website?
- http://www.montececilia.org.nz
- Are donations to Monte Cecilia Housing 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.