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The purpose of Te Wai Maori Trust is to hold and manage the trust fund on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Deed of Settlement, in order to advance Maori interests in freshwater fisheries and their habitats.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTe Wai Maori Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC35767. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for international charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$10M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Te Wai Maori Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Te Wai Maori Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 7 Waterloo Quay, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Te Wai Maori Trust has NZ$10M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$684K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Te Wai Maori Trust is classified as a International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$10M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Te Wai Maori 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.
Te Wai Maori Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Te Wai Maori Trust profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The purpose of Te Wai Maori Trust is to hold and manage the trust fund on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Deed of Settlement, in order to advance Maori interests in freshwater fisheries and their habitats. Te Wai Maori Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Te Wai Maori Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$10M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.
Te Wai Maori 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.
Te Wai Maori 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.
Te Wai Maori 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 Te Wai Maori Trust
- What is Te Wai Maori Trust?
- Te Wai Maori Trust is a international 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The purpose of Te Wai Maori Trust is to hold and manage the trust fund on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Deed of Settlement, in order to advance Maori interests in freshwater fisheries and their habitats.
- When was Te Wai Maori Trust founded?
- Te Wai Maori Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Te Wai Maori Trust located?
- Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Te Wai Maori Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Te Wai Maori Trust trustworthy?
- Te Wai Maori Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial 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 Te Wai Maori Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC35767 (New Zealand).
- What is Te Wai Maori Trust's website?
- https://waimaori.maori.nz/
- Are donations to Te Wai Maori 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.