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To provide for charitable purposes in New Zealand including acquisition, provision and maintenance of germ plasm stock for the advancement of plant science education for the benefits of members of the public in New Zealand
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Germ Plasm Resource Trust has a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The Germ Plasm Resource Trust draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in New Zealand it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (15 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 + methodologyThe Germ Plasm Resource Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is CC44989. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$1K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
The Germ Plasm Resource Trust's official registration number is CC44989, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
The Germ Plasm Resource Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('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.
The Germ Plasm Resource Trust is located in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Germ Plasm Resource Trust has NZ$1K 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.
The Germ Plasm Resource Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$1K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Germ Plasm Resource 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, The Germ Plasm Resource 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.
To provide for charitable purposes in New Zealand including acquisition, provision and maintenance of germ plasm stock for the advancement of plant science education for the benefits of members of the public in New Zealand The Germ Plasm Resource Trust is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$1K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
The Germ Plasm Resource 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.
The Germ Plasm Resource 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 Germ Plasm Resource 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 (2)
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2 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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 2 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 · 2010
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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 The Germ Plasm Resource Trust
- What is The Germ Plasm Resource Trust?
- The Germ Plasm Resource Trust is a education charitable trust based in Christchurch, New Zealand. To provide for charitable purposes in New Zealand including acquisition, provision and maintenance of germ plasm stock for the advancement of plant science education for the benefits of members of the public in New Zealand
- When was The Germ Plasm Resource Trust founded?
- The Germ Plasm Resource Trust was founded in 2010.
- Where is The Germ Plasm Resource Trust located?
- Headquartered in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is The Germ Plasm Resource Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately Under NZ$10K.
- Is The Germ Plasm Resource Trust trustworthy?
- The Germ Plasm Resource Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Germ Plasm Resource Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC44989 (New Zealand).
- What is The Germ Plasm Resource Trust's website?
- https://bakertillysr.nz/
- Are donations to The Germ Plasm Resource 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.