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To promoting safer and kinder environment for animals
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Polaris Charitable Trust is a registered social services nonprofit based in Queenstown, 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 CC31779. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 76/100 for social services charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
The Polaris Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 social services charities in New Zealand is 76/100.
The Polaris Charitable Trust is located in Queenstown, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 13 Camp Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, The Polaris Charitable Trust has NZ$3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$322K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Polaris Charitable Trust is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$3M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Polaris 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 Polaris Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the The Polaris Charitable 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.
Among social services charities registered in New Zealand: The Polaris Charitable Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 76/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$3M is well above the peer average of NZ$322K.
The Polaris 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Polaris 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 Polaris 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 Polaris Charitable Trust
- What is The Polaris Charitable Trust?
- The Polaris Charitable Trust is a social services 0 based in Queenstown, New Zealand. To promoting safer and kinder environment for animals
- When was The Polaris Charitable Trust founded?
- The Polaris Charitable Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is The Polaris Charitable Trust located?
- Headquartered in Queenstown, New Zealand.
- What is The Polaris Charitable Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is The Polaris Charitable Trust trustworthy?
- The Polaris Charitable Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 The Polaris Charitable Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC31779 (New Zealand).
- Are donations to The Polaris 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.