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The two fishhooks that entwine the S of STRIVE signifies that people can enter our services at any point in their lives when they need assistance and will exit a will on receiving the help and awhi they need. STRIVE staff are mindful of the significant difference between "A hand up and a handout" and is committed to assisting and encouraging individuals to take responsibility for themselves and their families/whanau and to strive for a better life. STRIVE Community Trust is committed to bringing together key people who have the passion for and commitment to proactively work towards assisting Families/Whanau to “Total Wellbeing”
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySTRIVE Community Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is CC34372. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$25M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
STRIVE Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
STRIVE Community Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 294A Massey Road, 197 Montgomerie Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, STRIVE Community Trust has NZ$25M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$587K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
STRIVE Community Trust is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$25M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for STRIVE Community 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.
STRIVE Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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.
The two fishhooks that entwine the S of STRIVE signifies that people can enter our services at any point in their lives when they need assistance and will exit a will on receiving the help and awhi they need. STRIVE staff are mindful of the significant difference between "A hand up and a handout" and is committed to assisting and encouraging individuals to take responsibility for themselves and their families/whanau and to strive for a better life. STRIVE Community Trust is committed to bringing together key people who have the passion for and commitment to proactively work towards assisting Families/Whanau to “Total Wellbeing” STRIVE Community Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among community development charities registered in New Zealand: STRIVE Community Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$25M is well above the peer average of NZ$587K.
STRIVE Community 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.
STRIVE Community 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.
STRIVE Community 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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Quick facts about STRIVE Community Trust
- What is STRIVE Community Trust?
- STRIVE Community Trust is a community development 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. The two fishhooks that entwine the S of STRIVE signifies that people can enter our services at any point in their lives when they need assistance and will exit a will on receiving the help and awhi they need. STRIVE staff are mindful of the significant difference between "A hand up and a handout" and is committed to assisting and encouraging individuals to take responsibility for themselves and their families/whanau and to strive for a better life. STRIVE Community Trust is committed to bringing together key people who have the passion for and commitment to proactively work towards assisting Families/Whanau to “Total Wellbeing”
- When was STRIVE Community Trust founded?
- STRIVE Community Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is STRIVE Community Trust located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is STRIVE Community Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is STRIVE Community Trust trustworthy?
- STRIVE Community Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 STRIVE Community Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC34372 (New Zealand).
- What is STRIVE Community Trust's website?
- http://www.strive.org.nz
- Are donations to STRIVE Community 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.