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Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated

Project Jonah is a national animal welfare charity. Our goal is to minimise suffering in stranded marine mammals (whales and dolphins) throughout New Zealand. Our country has the highest number of strandings in the world – in part due to our unique location and geography. Project Jonah supports and provides education to individuals and their communities to help save lives when these strandings occur. By understanding the reasons why and what to do when these events happen, we see individuals step up with their friends, family and neighbours and come together, united for a common cause. And when lives cannot be saved, the relationships formed, while helping these animals, grows community bonds building resilience and strength. We also work with …

Founded
Headquarters
Nelson
Foundation type
1
Size
small

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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

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Common questions

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Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated is a registered social services nonprofit based in Nelson, 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 CC38959. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$400K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 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.

Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated is located in Nelson, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 74 Vickerman Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated has NZ$400K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$400K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated. 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.

Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 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.

Project Jonah is a national animal welfare charity. Our goal is to minimise suffering in stranded marine mammals (whales and dolphins) throughout New Zealand. Our country has the highest number of strandings in the world – in part due to our unique location and geography. Project Jonah supports and provides education to individuals and their communities to help save lives when these strandings occur. By understanding the reasons why and what to do when these events happen, we see individuals step up with their friends, family and neighbours and come together, united for a common cause. And when lives cannot be saved, the relationships formed, while helping these animals, grows... Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated is classified as a social services organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$400K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$322K.

Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 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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Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Leadership

BI
Bianka Atlas
Committee Member

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

BI
Bianka A••••
Committee Member
BL
Blair D••••••
Treasurer
BR
Brodie H•••••
Deputy Treasurer
CA
Caroline G•••••
Deputy Secretary
CA
Catherine A•••••••
Board Member
CL
Clare M••••••••••••••
Secretary
DA
Daren G•••••
General Manager
LA
Laura M•••••
Deputy Chairperson
LE
Leigh O••••
Committee Member
MA
Mark S••••••
Committee Member
SA
Sam M•••••
Committee Member
TA
Tahnee G••••••
Chairperson
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other social services in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated This page 77 NZ$400,493 -
Saving Hope Foundation 77 NZ$509,175 -
The Lonely Miaow Association Incorporated 77 NZ$280,803 -
BirdCare Aotearoa 77 NZ$800,898 -
ORCA Research Trust 77 NZ$140,552 -
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 - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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

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Quick facts about Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated

What is Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated?
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated is a social services 1 based in Nelson, New Zealand. Project Jonah is a national animal welfare charity. Our goal is to minimise suffering in stranded marine mammals (whales and dolphins) throughout New Zealand. Our country has the highest number of strandings in the world – in part due to our unique location and geography. Project Jonah supports and provides education to individuals and their communities to help save lives when these strandings occur. By understanding the reasons why and what to do when these events happen, we see individuals step up with their friends, family and neighbours and come together, united for a common cause. And when lives cannot be saved, the relationships formed, while helping these animals, grows community bonds building resilience and strength. We also work with scientists, helping research this specialised field. While we might never stop strandings happening, we aim to minimise their impacts on the animals and people alike.
When was Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated founded?
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated was founded in 2008.
Where is Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Nelson, New Zealand.
What is Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated trustworthy?
Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 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 Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC38959 (New Zealand).
What is Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated's website?
http://www.projectjonah.org.nz
Are donations to Project Jonah New Zealand Incorporated 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.