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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRuel Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Tauranga, 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 CC11212. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$371K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ruel Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
Ruel Foundation is located in Tauranga, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 5 Sherwood Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Ruel Foundation has NZ$371K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ruel Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$371K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ruel 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.
Ruel Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (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.
Helping Children in Crisis Sponsor a child from just $50 per month and YOU will be making a significant difference in changing a child’s future Sponsor a Child Rescuing Children We provide children in crisis, who are orphaned, abused or abandoned, with a loving, safe home and education. Sponsor a Child Surgeries We provide cleft […] Ruel Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: Ruel Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is in line with the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$371K is below the peer average of NZ$1M.
Ruel 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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ruel 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.
Ruel 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).
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NeutralPCSO extends aid to kids, dialysis patients for National Day of Charity - Philippine Information Agency
Local Focus: The Kiwi charity helping thousands of children in the Philippines - NZ Herald
Students in need of sanitizers, food - PressReader
Secure a masterpiece at Ruel Foundation Art Fest - SunLive
Students making ties with businesses to help orphan children in Philippines - NZ Herald
Call of Duty: How Tauranga man David Cowie is helping the world - NZ Herald
Ronald Maynard Hannon - J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Tauranga locals giving a smile - SunLive
A new smile from loose change for cleft lip children - NZ Herald
LOUIS JOHN (JACK) MORTON - beachesleader.com
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Quick facts about Ruel Foundation
- What is Ruel Foundation?
- Ruel Foundation is a science & technology 0 based in Tauranga, New Zealand. Helping Children in Crisis Sponsor a child from just $50 per month and YOU will be making a significant difference in changing a child’s future Sponsor a Child Rescuing Children We provide children in crisis, who are orphaned, abused or abandoned, with a loving, safe home and education. Sponsor a Child Surgeries We provide cleft […]
- When was Ruel Foundation founded?
- Ruel Foundation was founded in 2007.
- Where is Ruel Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Tauranga, New Zealand.
- What is Ruel Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Ruel Foundation trustworthy?
- Ruel Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Ruel Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CC11212 (New Zealand).
- What is Ruel Foundation's website?
- http://www.ruelfoundation.org
- Are donations to Ruel 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.