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To grow circus as an art form and enable its public appreciation by supporting circus theatre and circus training. Specific purposes are: Supporting Circus Facilities and Learning in Auckland, Supporting Circus Theatre, Up-skilling Circus Professionals in Auckland, Empower indigenous people and people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds within Tāmaki Makaurau to become a substantial presence in the future of circus and Ensure Te Tiriti o Waitangi is upheld in all actions and relationships.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Dust Palace Charitable Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is CC50820. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$658K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Dust Palace Charitable 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.
The Dust Palace Charitable Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is 134 Main Highway, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, The Dust Palace Charitable Trust has NZ$658K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Dust Palace Charitable Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NZ$658K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Dust Palace 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.
The Dust Palace Charitable 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.
To grow circus as an art form and enable its public appreciation by supporting circus theatre and circus training. Specific purposes are: Supporting Circus Facilities and Learning in Auckland, Supporting Circus Theatre, Up-skilling Circus Professionals in Auckland, Empower indigenous people and people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds within Tāmaki Makaurau to become a substantial presence in the future of circus and Ensure Te Tiriti o Waitangi is upheld in all actions and relationships. The Dust Palace Charitable Trust is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: The Dust Palace Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$658K is comparable to the peer average of NZ$493K.
The Dust Palace 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.
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The Dust Palace 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.
The Dust Palace 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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Quick facts about The Dust Palace Charitable Trust
- What is The Dust Palace Charitable Trust?
- The Dust Palace Charitable Trust is a education 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. To grow circus as an art form and enable its public appreciation by supporting circus theatre and circus training. Specific purposes are: Supporting Circus Facilities and Learning in Auckland, Supporting Circus Theatre, Up-skilling Circus Professionals in Auckland, Empower indigenous people and people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds within Tāmaki Makaurau to become a substantial presence in the future of circus and Ensure Te Tiriti o Waitangi is upheld in all actions and relationships.
- When was The Dust Palace Charitable Trust founded?
- The Dust Palace Charitable Trust was founded in 2014.
- Where is The Dust Palace Charitable Trust located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is The Dust Palace Charitable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is The Dust Palace Charitable Trust trustworthy?
- The Dust Palace Charitable 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 The Dust Palace Charitable Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC50820 (New Zealand).
- What is The Dust Palace Charitable Trust's website?
- https://www.thedustpalace.co.nz/trust
- Are donations to The Dust Palace 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.