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The Otago peninsula has been set up by the local community to protect and enhance the biodiversity values on the Otago peninsula by removing mammahau pests and predators starting with possums.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOtago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Dunedin, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC44121. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$285K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 853A Portobello Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust has NZ$285K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$285K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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.
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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 Otago peninsula has been set up by the local community to protect and enhance the biodiversity values on the Otago peninsula by removing mammahau pests and predators starting with possums. Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$285K is below the peer average of NZ$684K.
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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.
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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.
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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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Quick facts about Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust
- What is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust?
- Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust is a international 0 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The Otago peninsula has been set up by the local community to protect and enhance the biodiversity values on the Otago peninsula by removing mammahau pests and predators starting with possums.
- When was Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust founded?
- Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust was founded in 2010.
- Where is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust located?
- Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
- What is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust trustworthy?
- Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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 Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC44121 (New Zealand).
- What is Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Trust's website?
- http://www.predatorfreepeninsula.nz
- Are donations to Otago Peninsula Biodiversity 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.