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Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated

The Society is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely to benefit the community by: a. supporting, training, assessing, certifying and deployment of avalanche search dogs teams within New Zealand to standards accepted by SARDA NZ & the NZ Police Dog Training Centre. b. promoting the use of search dogs in avalanche and alpine rescue operations c. furthering the growth and capability of search dogs and their handlers.

Founded
Headquarters
Eketahuna
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 73

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Eketahuna, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2023. Its registration number is CC61298. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports NZ$117K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated 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 disaster relief charities in New Zealand is 73/100.

Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated is located in Eketahuna, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years. Its registered address is PO Box 51, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated has NZ$117K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$117K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs 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.

Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated 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. 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.

The Society is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely to benefit the community by: a. supporting, training, assessing, certifying and deployment of avalanche search dogs teams within New Zealand to standards accepted by SARDA NZ & the NZ Police Dog Training Centre. b. promoting the use of search dogs in avalanche and alpine rescue operations c. furthering the growth and capability of search dogs and their handlers. Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is in line with the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$117K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.

Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs 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.

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

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Adrienne Dempsey
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Adrienne D••••••
Treasurer
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Andrew H••••
Board Member
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Anna E•••••••
Head Rescue Dog Team Trainer & Board Member
CA
Catherine H•••••
Board Member
KA
Karyn R••••••••
Team Leader, Member of Board,
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Shelley D•••••
Board Member, Secretary
WA
Wayne M•••••
Board Member, Group Chair and Safety Officer.
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$0.1M revenue
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated This page 67 NZ$116,957 -
The Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Trust 77 NZ$206,155 -
Southland's Locator Beacon Charitable Trust 77 NZ$718,704 -
Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance Incorporated 75 NZ$642,164 -
Satisfy Food Rescue 75 NZ$755,876 -
Trek for Life Aotearoa/NZ Charitable Trust 72 NZ$341,284 -
Coastguard Whangaroa Incorporated 69 NZ$215,713 -
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust 69 NZ$476,034 -
The Free Store Charitable Trust 68 NZ$443,223 -

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 - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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

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Quick facts about Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated

What is Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated?
Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Eketahuna, New Zealand. The Society is established and maintained exclusively for charitable purposes (including any purposes ancillary to those charitable purposes), namely to benefit the community by: a. supporting, training, assessing, certifying and deployment of avalanche search dogs teams within New Zealand to standards accepted by SARDA NZ & the NZ Police Dog Training Centre. b. promoting the use of search dogs in avalanche and alpine rescue operations c. furthering the growth and capability of search dogs and their handlers.
When was Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated founded?
Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated was founded in 2023.
Where is Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Eketahuna, New Zealand.
What is Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
Is Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated trustworthy?
Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated 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 Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated's registration number?
Registration: CC61298 (New Zealand).
What is Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs Incorporated's website?
https://avalanchesearchdogs.co.nz/
Are donations to Search & Rescue Avalanche Dogs 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.