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The Mission of the Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre is to provide an authentic hands-on, educational experience with a focus on the historical, social, cultural and industrial aspect of the Ross District and surrounding areas, encourage staff to train in museum practices and obtain the necessary N.Z.Q.A. accreditation. To provide a museum/history room the community feels proud of and has involvement in. To work in partnership with the Department of Conservation, West Coast Historical Museum, Westland District Council,Historic Places, Tourism West Coast, Te Papa and relevant organisations to appropriately display, protect and promote the Ross region's historic past and tourism future. To appropriately acquire items and develop the museum's collection for the benefit of the West Coast region, its …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated has a substantially complete 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 86 places it in the top 1% of the 2,951 arts & culture charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRoss Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Ross, 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 CC37692. 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$130K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated's official registration number is CC37692, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated 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 arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated is located in Ross, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated has NZ$130K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$453K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Incorporated Society. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$130K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated 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 Mission of the Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre is to provide an authentic hands-on, educational experience with a focus on the historical, social, cultural and industrial aspect of the Ross District and surrounding areas, encourage staff to train in museum practices and obtain the necessary N.Z.Q.A. accreditation. To provide a museum/history room the community feels proud of and has involvement in. To work in partnership with the Department of Conservation, West Coast Historical Museum, Westland District Council,Historic Places, Tourism West Coast, Te Papa and relevant organisations to appropriately display, protect and promote the Ross region's historic past and tourism future. To appropriately acquire items and develop the museum's... Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$130K is below the peer average of NZ$453K.
Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated 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.
Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated 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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Officers & trustees (8)
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- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 8 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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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
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Quick facts about Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated
- What is Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated?
- Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated is a arts & culture incorporated society based in Ross, New Zealand. The Mission of the Ross Goldfields Information & Heritage Centre is to provide an authentic hands-on, educational experience with a focus on the historical, social, cultural and industrial aspect of the Ross District and surrounding areas, encourage staff to train in museum practices and obtain the necessary N.Z.Q.A. accreditation. To provide a museum/history room the community feels proud of and has involvement in. To work in partnership with the Department of Conservation, West Coast Historical Museum, Westland District Council,Historic Places, Tourism West Coast, Te Papa and relevant organisations to appropriately display, protect and promote the Ross region's historic past and tourism future. To appropriately acquire items and develop the museum's collection for the benefit of the West Coast region, its residents and visitors. Safeguard collections and preserve for future generations. Operate professionally with sound management. Upskill staff in museum practices, & seek funding.
- When was Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated founded?
- Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated was founded in 2008.
- Where is Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Ross, New Zealand.
- What is Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated trustworthy?
- Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated 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 Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated's registration number?
- Registration: CC37692 (New Zealand).
- What is Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre Incorporated's website?
- https://rossgoldtown.org
- Are donations to Ross Goldfields Information And Heritage Centre 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.