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The Gift Trust's mission is to increase philanthropy in New Zealand by offering a premium service to donors. We support individuals, families, organisations and companies by facilitating their charitable donations and providing professional advice to create the most impact for the organisations they care about. We provide personalised giving advice, connections and strategy so that our donors can give with more confidence and deeper effect.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Gift Trust has a substantially complete profile.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 25,882 charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 29,266 charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore New Zealand
- government registration
- financial records (16 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Gift Trust is a registered nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC40774. 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$26M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Gift Trust's official registration number is CC40774, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
The Gift 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 charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
The Gift Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Gift Trust has NZ$26M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for The Gift 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 Gift 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 Gift Trust's mission is to increase philanthropy in New Zealand by offering a premium service to donors. We support individuals, families, organisations and companies by facilitating their charitable donations and providing professional advice to create the most impact for the organisations they care about. We provide personalised giving advice, connections and strategy so that our donors can give with more confidence and deeper effect. The Gift Trust is registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.
The Gift 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 Gift 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 Gift 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
This smart bird feeder would make a great Father's Day gift — trust me, I bought one for my dad - Yahoo Lifestyle Canada
Prepare for Our Monumental Moment with Your Year-End Gift - Trust for the National Mall
EPrivateClient - Could a discounted gift trust mitigate your clients’ inheritance tax liability? - Pam Insight
High-Net-Worth Clients Should Consider Gift Trusts By Year-End - news.bloombergtax.com
IHT planning using Gift, Loan and Discounted Gift Trusts - M&G
Why oral trusts aren’t sufficient for gifts to grandchildren via their parents - Money Marketing
Discounting the discount: Discounted gift trusts explained - Professional Adviser
How To Use Irrevocable Gift Trusts To Take Advantage Of Your Estate And Gift Tax Exemptions - Forbes
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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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 5 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
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about The Gift Trust
- What is The Gift Trust?
- The Gift Trust is a charitable trust based in Wellington, New Zealand. The Gift Trust's mission is to increase philanthropy in New Zealand by offering a premium service to donors. We support individuals, families, organisations and companies by facilitating their charitable donations and providing professional advice to create the most impact for the organisations they care about. We provide personalised giving advice, connections and strategy so that our donors can give with more confidence and deeper effect.
- When was The Gift Trust founded?
- The Gift Trust was founded in 2009.
- Where is The Gift Trust located?
- Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is The Gift Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is The Gift Trust trustworthy?
- The Gift 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 The Gift Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC40774 (New Zealand).
- What is The Gift Trust's website?
- https://www.thegifttrust.org.nz
- Are donations to The Gift 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.