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The purpose of the trust is to design and deliver programmes and spaces which strengthen Pacific cultural identity, vocational skills, wellbeing and social and educational outcomes for Pacific communities. Our activities amplify Pacific arts, Lanuage and culture to drive STEaM education and traditional Pacific knowledge systems.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTagata Moana Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Christchurch, 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 CC57995. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$446K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Tagata Moana 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Tagata Moana Trust is located in Christchurch, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years. Its registered address is 285 Cashel Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Tagata Moana Trust has NZ$446K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Tagata Moana Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$446K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Tagata Moana 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.
Tagata Moana 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 purpose of the trust is to design and deliver programmes and spaces which strengthen Pacific cultural identity, vocational skills, wellbeing and social and educational outcomes for Pacific communities. Our activities amplify Pacific arts, Lanuage and culture to drive STEaM education and traditional Pacific knowledge systems. Tagata Moana Trust is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Tagata Moana Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$446K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$493K.
Tagata Moana 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.
Tagata Moana 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.
Tagata Moana 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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The Christchurch artist drawing on her Cook Islands identity - Stuff
Pasifika art gallery gains popularity in Christchurch - RNZ
Minecraft Launches Gagana Sāmoa cards – New Zealand News Centre - Microsoft Source
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Quick facts about Tagata Moana Trust
- What is Tagata Moana Trust?
- Tagata Moana Trust is a education nonprofit organization based in Christchurch, New Zealand. The purpose of the trust is to design and deliver programmes and spaces which strengthen Pacific cultural identity, vocational skills, wellbeing and social and educational outcomes for Pacific communities. Our activities amplify Pacific arts, Lanuage and culture to drive STEaM education and traditional Pacific knowledge systems.
- When was Tagata Moana Trust founded?
- Tagata Moana Trust was founded in 2020.
- Where is Tagata Moana Trust located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- What is Tagata Moana Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is Tagata Moana Trust trustworthy?
- Tagata Moana 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 Tagata Moana Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC57995 (New Zealand).
- What is Tagata Moana Trust's website?
- https://www.tagatamoana.com
- Are donations to Tagata Moana 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.