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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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Gift Trust is a registered international 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$26M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Gift Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
The Gift Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is Level 4, 265 Wakefield Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, The Gift Trust has NZ$26M 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.
The Gift 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$26M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
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.
The Gift Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (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.
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 classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: The Gift Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$26M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.
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.
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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.
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AJ Bell Investcentre launches discretionary loan trust - Financial Planning Today
AJ Bell adds discretionary loan trust to adviser platform - Money Marketing
AJ Bell launches discretionary loan trust in response to IHT impact - Professional Adviser
US philanthropists move their gifting to New Zealand in the Trump era - The Post
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AJ Bell expands trust range as IHT pressures grow - Money Marketing
How tightening inheritance tax gifting loopholes would impact families - The i Paper
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about The Gift Trust
- What is The Gift Trust?
- The Gift Trust is a international 0 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 74 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.