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Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc

To provide accessible and affordable high quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) services in the Association area.

Founded
Headquarters
Palmerston North
Foundation type
1
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC10852. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for animal welfare charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$17M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc is located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 26 Taonui Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc has NZ$17M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$17M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc. 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.

Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide accessible and affordable high quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) services in the Association area. Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$17M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JE
Jean Martin
New Zealand Kindergarten network Board Member

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

JE
Jean M•••••
New Zealand Kindergarten network Board Member
JU
Julie C••••
New Zealand Kindergarten network Board Member
NO
Norma R••••••
New Zealand Kindergarten network Board Member
RE
Regina M•••••
Board Member
SA
Sarah T•••••
New Zealand Kindergarten network Board Member
VE
Venus G••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$16.9M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$16.9M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Families relieved as Kimbolton early childhood centre retained - Stuff
Sep 2024
www.stuff.co.nz
Back Issues: The momentous deal overseen by a magistrate, an interpreter and a sheep farmer - Stuff
Jul 2023
www.stuff.co.nz
Education the best way to adjust to new early childhood food guidelines - Stuff
Jan 2021
www.stuff.co.nz
Registered child sex offenders living in the community without being monitored - Stuff
Mar 2018
www.stuff.co.nz

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc This page 67 NZ$16.9 million -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Mangawhai Education Trust 77 NZ$2.0 million -
The Rainbow Preschool Trust 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust 77 NZ$6,328 -
Milford Baptist Kindergarten Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Womenzshed 77 NZ$29,303 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc

What is Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc?
Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc is a animal welfare 1 based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. To provide accessible and affordable high quality Early Childhood Education (ECE) services in the Association area.
When was Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc founded?
Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc was founded in 2007.
Where is Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
What is Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc trustworthy?
Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc's registration number?
Registration: CC10852 (New Zealand).
What is Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc's website?
http://www.ruahinekindergartens.org.nz
Are donations to Ruahine Kindergarten Association Inc 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.