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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"
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyORCA 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ORCA Research 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.
ORCA Research 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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Sentiment
NeutralOrca pod freed from Napier estuary after stranding fears - NZ Herald
Orcas ask humans to lunch, share massages - Divernet
Orcas are bringing humans gifts – what does it mean? - New Scientist
Orcas sharing prey with humans may be trying to learn 'who we are,' researcher says - Times Colonist
The Rescue of Toa - The Whale Sanctuary Project
Ben the orca who was stranded, run over by boat, now thriving 24 years on - Stuff
Shot orca spotted in Dunedin Harbour eight years after rescue - Stuff
Humpback whale visits Whangarei Harbour - NZ Herald
Cautious optimism for stranded baby orca - NZ Herald
Funky Monkey the orca dodges disaster after underestimating growing girth - Stuff
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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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.