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To provide an effective and efficient land search and rescue capability
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMurchison Search and Rescue Incorporated is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Murchison, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC23666. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$3K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('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 disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 71/100.
Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated is located in Murchison, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 102 Waller Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated has NZ$3K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$3K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated. 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.
Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
To provide an effective and efficient land search and rescue capability Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is in line with the peer average of 71/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$3K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.
Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated 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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Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated 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.
Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated 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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Quick facts about Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated
- What is Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated?
- Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated is a disaster relief 1 based in Murchison, New Zealand. To provide an effective and efficient land search and rescue capability
- When was Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated founded?
- Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated was founded in 2008.
- Where is Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Murchison, New Zealand.
- What is Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
- Is Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated trustworthy?
- Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 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 Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated's registration number?
- Registration: CC23666 (New Zealand).
- Are donations to Murchison Search and Rescue Incorporated 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.