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Ruel Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Ruel Foundation

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Founded
Headquarters
Tauranga
Foundation type
0
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 76

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

Ruel 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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Annual revenue
NZ$100K-NZ$1M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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

GA
Gary Ireland
Board Member / Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

GA
Gary I••••••
Board Member / Trustee
GR
Graeme E••••
Trustee/Legal Counsel
PA
Pauline C•••••••••••
CEO
RO
Rob M•••••••
Trustee/Chairman
SA
Sarah P••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$0.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
PCSO extends aid to kids, dialysis patients for National Day of Charity - Philippine Information Agency
Nov 2025
pia.gov.ph
Local Focus: The Kiwi charity helping thousands of children in the Philippines - NZ Herald
Sep 2023
www.nzherald.co.nz
Students in need of sanitizers, food - PressReader
Mar 2020
www.pressreader.com
Secure a masterpiece at Ruel Foundation Art Fest - SunLive
Aug 2019
www.sunlive.co.nz
Students making ties with businesses to help orphan children in Philippines - NZ Herald
Jun 2019
www.nzherald.co.nz
Call of Duty: How Tauranga man David Cowie is helping the world - NZ Herald
May 2019
www.nzherald.co.nz
Ronald Maynard Hannon - J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home
Jan 2019
www.jtmorriss.com
Tauranga locals giving a smile - SunLive
Apr 2018
sunlive.co.nz
A new smile from loose change for cleft lip children - NZ Herald
Oct 2016
www.nzherald.co.nz
LOUIS JOHN (JACK) MORTON - beachesleader.com
Mar 2016
www.beachesleader.com

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ruel Foundation This page 74 NZ$370,841 -
Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation New Zealand 77 NZ$306,815 -
Stuttering Treatment and Research Trust 77 NZ$437,184 -
The Council for International Development Incorporated of Aotearoa/New … 75 NZ$908,604 -
New Zealand Multiple Sclerosis Research Trust 75 NZ$554,496 -
Circuit International 75 NZ$269,128 -
Kiwilink 75 NZ$309,181 -
Asian Outreach Trust 75 NZ$571,134 -
One Percent Collective Trust 75 NZ$163,984 -

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 - 5 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 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.