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The Taupo Choral Society brings together people of all ages, stages and cultures in Taupo who wish to join in singing harmoniously and providing joy to those performing and listening. Taupo Choral Society comprises a group of people who love music, no matter what their abilities are, and who wish to share that love of music with others. The choir regularly performs for the Taupo community, works in conjunction with other choirs and musical ensembles in the Taupo region and provides musical support for a number of other community events in Taupo.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust has a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar holds 16 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 2,951 arts & culture charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (16 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 + methodologyTaupo Choral Society Charitable Trust is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Taupo, Waikato, 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 CC42253. 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$12K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust's official registration number is CC42253, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust 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 arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust is located in Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust has NZ$12K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$453K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Incorporated Society. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$12K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Taupo Choral Society Charitable 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust 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.
The Taupo Choral Society brings together people of all ages, stages and cultures in Taupo who wish to join in singing harmoniously and providing joy to those performing and listening. Taupo Choral Society comprises a group of people who love music, no matter what their abilities are, and who wish to share that love of music with others. The choir regularly performs for the Taupo community, works in conjunction with other choirs and musical ensembles in the Taupo region and provides musical support for a number of other community events in Taupo. Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$12K is below the peer average of NZ$453K.
Taupo Choral Society Charitable 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.
Filing history
10 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.
Taupo Choral Society Charitable 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.
Taupo Choral Society Charitable 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 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 · 2009
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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 Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust
- What is Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust?
- Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust is a arts & culture incorporated society based in Taupo, New Zealand. The Taupo Choral Society brings together people of all ages, stages and cultures in Taupo who wish to join in singing harmoniously and providing joy to those performing and listening. Taupo Choral Society comprises a group of people who love music, no matter what their abilities are, and who wish to share that love of music with others. The choir regularly performs for the Taupo community, works in conjunction with other choirs and musical ensembles in the Taupo region and provides musical support for a number of other community events in Taupo.
- When was Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust founded?
- Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust was founded in 2009.
- Where is Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust located?
- Headquartered in Taupo, Waikato, New Zealand.
- What is Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
- Is Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust trustworthy?
- Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust 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 Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC42253 (New Zealand).
- What is Taupo Choral Society Charitable Trust's website?
- https://kiwisue.com/
- Are donations to Taupo Choral Society Charitable 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.