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The Rites of Passage Foundation (ROPF) provides conscious, community-led and nature based Rites of Passage programmes for young people moving from adolescence to adulthood. We promote and further the education, personal and social development of young people in our community. We develop and foster our community in providing a range of positive inter-generational and socially diverse experiences. We assist young people, families and our community in their social, creative and community orientated pursuits.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rites of Passage Foundation has a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (13 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 + methodologyRites of Passage Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Takaka, Tasman, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is CC48562. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$160K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Rites of Passage Foundation's official registration number is CC48562, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Rites of Passage Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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.
Rites of Passage Foundation is located in Takaka, Tasman, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rites of Passage Foundation has NZ$160K 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.
Rites of Passage Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$160K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rites of Passage Foundation. 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, Rites of Passage Foundation 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.
The Rites of Passage Foundation (ROPF) provides conscious, community-led and nature based Rites of Passage programmes for young people moving from adolescence to adulthood. We promote and further the education, personal and social development of young people in our community. We develop and foster our community in providing a range of positive inter-generational and socially diverse experiences. We assist young people, families and our community in their social, creative and community orientated pursuits. Rites of Passage Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$160K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
Rites of Passage Foundation 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.
Rites of Passage Foundation 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.
Rites of Passage Foundation 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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17: Bayo Akomolafe – Bending Questions Into Rites of Passage - UCL | University College London
Rites of passage: University’s lessons extend beyond the lecture halls - ANU College of Science and Medicine
8 Significant ‘Rites Of Passage’ Millennials Experienced That Younger Generations Will Never Understand - YourTango
Rites of Passage | Youth mentorship program recognizes graduates on Father's Day: 'Each one, teach one' - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham
‘Rites of Passage’ by Judith Flanders review - History Today
Rites Of Passage: Eldering Of Crone And Sage - Patheos
From Luxurious to Perilous, Here Are Some of the Most Fascinating Rites Of Passage from Around the World! - The ASEAN Post
Black boys need rites of passage programs in 2019 across the country - New York Amsterdam News
Grayson Perry: Rites of Passage, Channnel 4 review - making meaning in death - The Arts Desk
Supporting alternative rites of passage for girls - Anabaptist World
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 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 · 2012
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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 Rites of Passage Foundation
- What is Rites of Passage Foundation?
- Rites of Passage Foundation is a education charitable trust based in Takaka, New Zealand. The Rites of Passage Foundation (ROPF) provides conscious, community-led and nature based Rites of Passage programmes for young people moving from adolescence to adulthood. We promote and further the education, personal and social development of young people in our community. We develop and foster our community in providing a range of positive inter-generational and socially diverse experiences. We assist young people, families and our community in their social, creative and community orientated pursuits.
- When was Rites of Passage Foundation founded?
- Rites of Passage Foundation was founded in 2012.
- Where is Rites of Passage Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Takaka, Tasman, New Zealand.
- What is Rites of Passage Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Rites of Passage Foundation trustworthy?
- Rites of Passage Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Rites of Passage Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CC48562 (New Zealand).
- What is Rites of Passage Foundation's website?
- https://www.ropf.org.nz
- Are donations to Rites of Passage Foundation 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.