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Visit www.southlandsar.org.nzAbout Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated
To provide Search and Rescue assistance to the lost, missing and injured in New Zealand.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouthland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Invercargill, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC44702. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 71/100 for disaster relief charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$45K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('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 71/100.
Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated is located in Invercargill, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is 249 Ettrick Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated has NZ$45K 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.
Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$45K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated 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 Search and Rescue assistance to the lost, missing and injured in New Zealand. Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among disaster relief charities registered in New Zealand: Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is below the peer average of 71/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$45K is below the peer average of NZ$3M.
Southland Land Search & Rescue 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated 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.
Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated 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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Quick facts about Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated
- What is Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated?
- Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated is a disaster relief 1 based in Invercargill, New Zealand. To provide Search and Rescue assistance to the lost, missing and injured in New Zealand.
- When was Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated founded?
- Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated was founded in 2010.
- Where is Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Invercargill, New Zealand.
- What is Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
- Is Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated trustworthy?
- Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 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 Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated's registration number?
- Registration: CC44702 (New Zealand).
- What is Southland Land Search & Rescue Incorporated's website?
- https://www.southlandsar.org.nz
- Are donations to Southland Land Search & Rescue 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.