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ORCA Research Trust

Social Services Whangarei Reg CC10041 · Charities Services Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About ORCA Research Trust

Our purpose is to assist in, promote, preserve and carry out scientific research on wild & free orca, other marine mammals and the marine environment. Our mission statement is "To Protect Orca & their Habitat, through Conservation, Education & Scientific Research"

Founded
Headquarters
Whangarei
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 76

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

ORCA Research Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Whangarei, 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 CC10041. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$141K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

ORCA Research 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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.

ORCA Research Trust is located in Whangarei, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 752 Matapouri Road, RD 3, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, ORCA Research Trust has NZ$141K 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.

ORCA Research 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$141K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for ORCA Research 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.

ORCA Research 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.

Our purpose is to assist in, promote, preserve and carry out scientific research on wild & free orca, other marine mammals and the marine environment. Our mission statement is "To Protect Orca & their Habitat, through Conservation, Education & Scientific Research" ORCA Research Trust is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: ORCA Research Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$141K is below the peer average of NZ$322K.

ORCA Research 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 .

Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

FR
Frederick Visser
Trustee

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

FR
Frederick V•••••
Trustee
IN
Ingrid V•••••
Secretary
TE
Terry H•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Orca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fears - NZ Herald
Nov 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
Orcas ask humans to lunch, share massages - Divernet
Jun 2025
divernet.com
Orcas are bringing humans gifts – what does it mean? - New Scientist
Jun 2025
www.newscientist.com
Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn 'who we are,' researcher says - Times Colonist
Jun 2025
www.timescolonist.com
The Rescue of Toa - The Whale Sanctuary Project
Jul 2021
whalesanctuaryproject.org
Ben the orca who was stranded, run over by boat, now thriving 24 years on - Stuff
Mar 2021
www.stuff.co.nz
Shot orca spotted in Dunedin Harbour eight years after rescue - Stuff
Jan 2021
www.stuff.co.nz
Humpback whale visits Whangarei Harbour - NZ Herald
Jan 2021
www.nzherald.co.nz
Cautious optimism for stranded baby orca - NZ Herald
Oct 2020
www.nzherald.co.nz
Funky Monkey the orca dodges disaster after underestimating growing girth - Stuff
Oct 2020
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
ORCA Research Trust This page 77 NZ$140,552 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
BirdCare Aotearoa 77 NZ$800,898 -
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 77 NZ$400,493 -
Paw Justice Charitable Trust 77 NZ$236,967 -
Wildlife Veterinary Trust 75 NZ$150,993 -
New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust 75 NZ$756,187 -
New Zealand Whale And Dolphin Trust 75 NZ$111,670 -

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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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.

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Quick facts about ORCA Research Trust

What is ORCA Research Trust?
ORCA Research Trust is a social services 0 based in Whangarei, New Zealand. Our purpose is to assist in, promote, preserve and carry out scientific research on wild & free orca, other marine mammals and the marine environment. Our mission statement is "To Protect Orca & their Habitat, through Conservation, Education & Scientific Research"
When was ORCA Research Trust founded?
ORCA Research Trust was founded in 2007.
Where is ORCA Research Trust located?
Headquartered in Whangarei, New Zealand.
What is ORCA Research Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is ORCA Research Trust trustworthy?
ORCA Research 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 ORCA Research Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC10041 (New Zealand).
What is ORCA Research Trust's website?
http://www.orcaresearch.org
Are donations to ORCA Research 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.