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a) to advocate for and protect the members of Otago University Students Association (OUSA); b) to foster culture and recreation within the University of Otago environment c) to support and represent members of OUSA in attaining their educational and academic goals; d) to promote the interests of OUSA and its future members; e) to promote university education participation in New Zealand; and f) to work in accordance with the Treaty of Waitangi and the laws of New Zealand.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, OUSA Holdings Limited has a substantially complete profile.
- Its integrity score of 71 is below most of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
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- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOUSA Holdings Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is CC61336. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$5K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
OUSA Holdings Limited's official registration number is CC61336, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
OUSA Holdings Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
OUSA Holdings Limited is located in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.
Based on official tax filings, OUSA Holdings Limited has NZ$5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
OUSA Holdings Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$5K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for OUSA Holdings 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, OUSA Holdings Limited is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
a) to advocate for and protect the members of Otago University Students Association (OUSA); b) to foster culture and recreation within the University of Otago environment c) to support and represent members of OUSA in attaining their educational and academic goals; d) to promote the interests of OUSA and its future members; e) to promote university education participation in New Zealand; and f) to work in accordance with the Treaty of Waitangi and the laws of New Zealand. OUSA Holdings Limited is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$5K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
OUSA Holdings 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.
Filing history
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
OUSA Holdings 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.
OUSA Holdings 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charities Services New Zealand
- Financial filings
- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 4 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2023
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about OUSA Holdings Limited
- What is OUSA Holdings Limited?
- OUSA Holdings Limited is a education charitable company based in Dunedin, New Zealand. a) to advocate for and protect the members of Otago University Students Association (OUSA); b) to foster culture and recreation within the University of Otago environment c) to support and represent members of OUSA in attaining their educational and academic goals; d) to promote the interests of OUSA and its future members; e) to promote university education participation in New Zealand; and f) to work in accordance with the Treaty of Waitangi and the laws of New Zealand.
- When was OUSA Holdings Limited founded?
- OUSA Holdings Limited was founded in 2023.
- Where is OUSA Holdings Limited located?
- Headquartered in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- What is OUSA Holdings Limited's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
- Is OUSA Holdings Limited trustworthy?
- OUSA Holdings Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 OUSA Holdings Limited's registration number?
- Registration: CC61336 (New Zealand).
- What is OUSA Holdings Limited's website?
- https://www.ousa.org.nz/
- Are donations to OUSA Holdings 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.