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NZBRI improves brain-health for our community, through research, education and best clinical practice · A collaborative, cross-institutional organization involved in brain research · We have a high-tech focus · We also provide clinical services and care which makes us unique in Canterbury · We are focused on education of patients AND the public · We nurture young research talent · We are based in Canterbury, but the impact of our work is global
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNew Zealand Brain Research Limited is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC20457. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 75/100 for science & technology charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
New Zealand Brain Research Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 75/100.
New Zealand Brain Research Limited is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 66 Stewart Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Brain Research Limited has NZ$1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
New Zealand Brain Research Limited is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$1M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Brain Research Limited. 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.
New Zealand Brain Research Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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.
NZBRI improves brain-health for our community, through research, education and best clinical practice · A collaborative, cross-institutional organization involved in brain research · We have a high-tech focus · We also provide clinical services and care which makes us unique in Canterbury · We are focused on education of patients AND the public · We nurture young research talent · We are based in Canterbury, but the impact of our work is global New Zealand Brain Research Limited is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Brain Research Limited's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 75/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$1M.
New Zealand Brain Research Limited 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.
New Zealand Brain Research Limited 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.
New Zealand Brain Research Limited 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 New Zealand Brain Research Limited
- What is New Zealand Brain Research Limited?
- New Zealand Brain Research Limited is a science & technology 1 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. NZBRI improves brain-health for our community, through research, education and best clinical practice · A collaborative, cross-institutional organization involved in brain research · We have a high-tech focus · We also provide clinical services and care which makes us unique in Canterbury · We are focused on education of patients AND the public · We nurture young research talent · We are based in Canterbury, but the impact of our work is global
- When was New Zealand Brain Research Limited founded?
- New Zealand Brain Research Limited was founded in 2008.
- Where is New Zealand Brain Research Limited located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is New Zealand Brain Research Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is New Zealand Brain Research Limited trustworthy?
- New Zealand Brain Research Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 New Zealand Brain Research Limited's registration number?
- Registration: CC20457 (New Zealand).
- What is New Zealand Brain Research Limited's website?
- http://www.nzbri.org
- Are donations to New Zealand Brain Research Limited 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.