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to provide facilities resources, equipment, financial and other assistance to Surf Life Saving NZ, its members Clubs and any other SLS entities as may be requested by Surf life Saving NZ and/or other SLS entity to enable them to carry out charitable purposes and activities in NZ for the benefit of the public.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation with a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar holds 9 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 1,325 sports & recreation charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (9 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySurf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is CC53895. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$103K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation's official registration number is CC53895, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for sports & recreation charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation is located in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation has NZ$103K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$494K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Incorporated Society. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$103K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
to provide facilities resources, equipment, financial and other assistance to Surf Life Saving NZ, its members Clubs and any other SLS entities as may be requested by Surf life Saving NZ and/or other SLS entity to enable them to carry out charitable purposes and activities in NZ for the benefit of the public. Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among sports & recreation charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$103K is below the peer average of NZ$494K.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation 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.
Filing history
9 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation 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.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Gisborne’s Ella Sutton named in Junior Black Fins for surf lifesaving world championships - NZ Herald
Mixed Conditions And High Demand Define Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Summer Patrol Season - Scoop - New Zealand News
IRB lifesaving crews set for Gisborne showdown - Boating New Zealand
Surf Life Saving strips convicted sex offender Tim Jago of honours, awards and life membership - RNZ
75+ lifesaving pioneer leads surf nationals event - The Bay's News First - SunLive
Surf Life Saving stress caution as rescues double from last year - RNZ
PROUDLY DELIVERING SAFER BEACHES WITH SURF LIFE SAVING NEW ZEALAND - DHL
Surf lifesaving’s elite return to home arena - SunLive
Piha promo shoot turns into real-life rescue for Surf Life Saving New Zealand - stoppress.co.nz
Decorated surf lifesaver takes out Supreme Award at 2025 Blues - Massey University
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2016
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation
- What is Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation?
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation is a sports & recreation incorporated society based in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. to provide facilities resources, equipment, financial and other assistance to Surf Life Saving NZ, its members Clubs and any other SLS entities as may be requested by Surf life Saving NZ and/or other SLS entity to enable them to carry out charitable purposes and activities in NZ for the benefit of the public.
- When was Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation founded?
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation was founded in 2016.
- Where is Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation trustworthy?
- Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CC53895 (New Zealand).
- What is Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation's website?
- https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz
- Are donations to Surf Life Saving New Zealand Foundation 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.