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Visit stnicholaschurch.org.nzAbout Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad
A church community created and maintained to serve the spiritual needs of the Russian Orthodox community on the greater Christchurch area, with some outreach into the broader community. Where possible, material aid is also proffered.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar holds 17 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 70 is below most of the 4,620 religion charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures. Explore New Zealand data
- government registration
- financial records (17 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyParish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad is a registered religion nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, 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 CC42461. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.
Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad's official registration number is CC42461, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad is classified as a Religion organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad. 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, Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. 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 church community created and maintained to serve the spiritual needs of the Russian Orthodox community on the greater Christchurch area, with some outreach into the broader community. Where possible, material aid is also proffered. Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad is classified as a religion organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad 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
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad 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.
Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad 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 (3)
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3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
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- Charities Services New Zealand
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 3 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 · 2008
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad
- What is Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad?
- Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad is a religion charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. A church community created and maintained to serve the spiritual needs of the Russian Orthodox community on the greater Christchurch area, with some outreach into the broader community. Where possible, material aid is also proffered.
- When was Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad founded?
- Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad was founded in 2008.
- Where is Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- Is Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad trustworthy?
- Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad's registration number?
- Registration: CC42461 (New Zealand).
- What is Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad's website?
- http://stnicholaschurch.org.nz/en/
- Are donations to Parish of Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Abroad 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.