GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust
The research and conservation of New Zealand marine mammals.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in New ZealandRed flags
· All clearCommon questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNew Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Dunedin, 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 CC23888. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$112K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 44 York Place, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust has NZ$112K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$112K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for New Zealand Whale And Dolphin 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.
New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (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.
The research and conservation of New Zealand marine mammals. New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$112K is below the peer average of NZ$322K.
New Zealand Whale And Dolphin 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.
Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .
Filing history
2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
New Zealand Whale And Dolphin 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.
New Zealand Whale And Dolphin 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
Latest news
From global news sources
No recent news coverage found
News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment
Sources and verification
Refreshed
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Services New Zealand
- Financial filings
- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust
- What is New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust?
- New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust is a social services 0 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The research and conservation of New Zealand marine mammals.
- When was New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust founded?
- New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust located?
- Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
- What is New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust trustworthy?
- New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC23888 (New Zealand).
- What is New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust's website?
- http://www.whaledolphintrust.org.nz
- Are donations to New Zealand Whale And Dolphin 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.