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Visit www.kanivatonga.co.nzAbout Ta'angafonua
It has a mission to preserve and promote Tongan culture in New Zealand for the benefit of the Tongan community, to other communities and to mainstream palagi society.In traditional Tongan society, ta’anga means to cut down trees for a house or for carving. Fonua can mean people, as well as the land, and so we see our task at Ta’angafonua Charitable Trust as preserving our culture for the people and preparing something culturally meaningful. Our aim, through the Ta’angafonua Charitable Trust, is to acknowledge and reflect those changes in our culture while preserving, describing and developing the best aspects of traditional Tongan culture. It is our purpose to preserve and sustain Tongan and English language as bilingual language for Tongans, …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTa'angafonua is a registered education nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is CC52171. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$28K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Ta'angafonua's official registration number is CC52171, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Ta'angafonua has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Ta'angafonua is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ta'angafonua has NZ$28K 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.
Ta'angafonua is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$28K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ta'angafonua. 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, Ta'angafonua is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. 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.
It has a mission to preserve and promote Tongan culture in New Zealand for the benefit of the Tongan community, to other communities and to mainstream palagi society.In traditional Tongan society, ta’anga means to cut down trees for a house or for carving. Fonua can mean people, as well as the land, and so we see our task at Ta’angafonua Charitable Trust as preserving our culture for the people and preparing something culturally meaningful. Our aim, through the Ta’angafonua Charitable Trust, is to acknowledge and reflect those changes in our culture while preserving, describing and developing the best aspects of traditional Tongan culture. It is our purpose to preserve and... Ta'angafonua is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$28K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
Ta'angafonua 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
5 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ta'angafonua 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.
Ta'angafonua 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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Officers & trustees (4)
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Sources and verification
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- Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charities Services New Zealand - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 4 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 · 2020
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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
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Quick facts about Ta'angafonua
- What is Ta'angafonua?
- Ta'angafonua is a education nonprofit organization based in Auckland, New Zealand. It has a mission to preserve and promote Tongan culture in New Zealand for the benefit of the Tongan community, to other communities and to mainstream palagi society.In traditional Tongan society, ta’anga means to cut down trees for a house or for carving. Fonua can mean people, as well as the land, and so we see our task at Ta’angafonua Charitable Trust as preserving our culture for the people and preparing something culturally meaningful. Our aim, through the Ta’angafonua Charitable Trust, is to acknowledge and reflect those changes in our culture while preserving, describing and developing the best aspects of traditional Tongan culture. It is our purpose to preserve and sustain Tongan and English language as bilingual language for Tongans, create digital teaching and learning resources and materials that assist with educating, informing and entertaining Tongans in New Zealand and around the globe.
- When was Ta'angafonua founded?
- Ta'angafonua was founded in 2020.
- Where is Ta'angafonua located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is Ta'angafonua's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
- Is Ta'angafonua trustworthy?
- Ta'angafonua has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Ta'angafonua's registration number?
- Registration: CC52171 (New Zealand).
- What is Ta'angafonua's website?
- https://www.kanivatonga.co.nz
- Are donations to Ta'angafonua 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.