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Sophia Space Trust

Science & Technology Waikanae Reg CC48276 · Charities Services
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65
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Sophia Space Trust

For the advancement and promotion of religious belief and Shinto meditation based on Shinto philosophy, to teach and practice the essence of all spiritual freedom by way of studying religious meditation and to propagate the same through Shinto religious services, public lectures, private study classes and any other means of disseminating such spiritual freedom as would be suitable and proper for the accomplishment of the Trust's charitable purposes.

Founded
Headquarters
Waikanae
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 75

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sophia Space Trust is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Waikanae, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is CC48276. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 75/100 for science & technology charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sophia Space Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 science & technology charities in New Zealand is 75/100.

Sophia Space Trust is located in Waikanae, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 123 Greenhill Road, RD 1, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Sophia Space Trust has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Sophia Space Trust is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sophia Space Trust. 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.

Sophia Space Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Sophia Space Trust 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.

For the advancement and promotion of religious belief and Shinto meditation based on Shinto philosophy, to teach and practice the essence of all spiritual freedom by way of studying religious meditation and to propagate the same through Shinto religious services, public lectures, private study classes and any other means of disseminating such spiritual freedom as would be suitable and proper for the accomplishment of the Trust's charitable purposes. Sophia Space Trust is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: Sophia Space Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 75/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$1M.

Sophia Space Trust 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$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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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

HA
Haruka Yamamoto
Trustee

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

HA
Haruka Y•••••••
Trustee
HI
Hiroshi Y•••••••
Trustee
KI
Kinuko T•••••
Trustee
MA
Masahiro A••••
trustee
MA
Masamichi Y•••••••
trustee
MI
Mikiko I••••
Trustee
YO
Yoshinori H•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$2.1M revenue
FY2025
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NZ$2.1M revenue
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Sophia Space Trust This page 65 NZ$2.1 million -
Weave Hawke's Bay Incorporated 77 NZ$3.6 million -
Orphans Aid International Charitable Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Joyya Trust 75 NZ$3.2 million -
Oxfam Aotearoa 75 NZ$8.6 million -
The Unions Aotearoa International Development Trust 75 NZ$2.9 million -
Marlborough Research Centre Trust (MRC) 74 NZ$1.8 million -
Family for Every Child New Zealand Trust 72 NZ$2.9 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 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
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

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 Sophia Space Trust

What is Sophia Space Trust?
Sophia Space Trust is a science & technology 0 based in Waikanae, New Zealand. For the advancement and promotion of religious belief and Shinto meditation based on Shinto philosophy, to teach and practice the essence of all spiritual freedom by way of studying religious meditation and to propagate the same through Shinto religious services, public lectures, private study classes and any other means of disseminating such spiritual freedom as would be suitable and proper for the accomplishment of the Trust's charitable purposes.
When was Sophia Space Trust founded?
Sophia Space Trust was founded in 2012.
Where is Sophia Space Trust located?
Headquartered in Waikanae, New Zealand.
What is Sophia Space Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Sophia Space Trust trustworthy?
Sophia Space Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Sophia Space Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC48276 (New Zealand).
Are donations to Sophia Space Trust 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.