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The Foundation was set up to encourage the strong tradition of generosity to continue for the benefit of current and future students. The school recognises the need to build a solid financial base to ensure that the school continues to educate young women to live and lead.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySt Margaret's College Foundation Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Christchurch, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is CC42926. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for animal welfare charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$391K in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
St Margaret's College Foundation Trust 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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
St Margaret's College Foundation Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 28 Winchester Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, St Margaret's College Foundation Trust has NZ$391K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
St Margaret's College Foundation Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$391K in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for St Margaret's College Foundation 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.
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The Foundation was set up to encourage the strong tradition of generosity to continue for the benefit of current and future students. The school recognises the need to build a solid financial base to ensure that the school continues to educate young women to live and lead. St Margaret's College Foundation Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: St Margaret's College Foundation Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$391K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
St Margaret's College Foundation 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
St Margaret's College Foundation Trust 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.
St Margaret's College Foundation Trust 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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NeutralThe cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped - NZ Herald
Private schools: The most expensive tuition fees in 2024 and how much they've increased - NZ Herald
Canadian Diana Patchett the new principal of Christchurch's St Margaret's College - Stuff
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Quick facts about St Margaret's College Foundation Trust
- What is St Margaret's College Foundation Trust?
- St Margaret's College Foundation Trust is a animal welfare 0 based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Foundation was set up to encourage the strong tradition of generosity to continue for the benefit of current and future students. The school recognises the need to build a solid financial base to ensure that the school continues to educate young women to live and lead.
- When was St Margaret's College Foundation Trust founded?
- St Margaret's College Foundation Trust was founded in 2009.
- Where is St Margaret's College Foundation Trust located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is St Margaret's College Foundation Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is St Margaret's College Foundation Trust trustworthy?
- St Margaret's College Foundation Trust 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 St Margaret's College Foundation Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC42926 (New Zealand).
- What is St Margaret's College Foundation Trust's website?
- http://www.stmargarets.school.nz
- Are donations to St Margaret's College Foundation 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.