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The University of Waikato provides goods and services for community and social benefit, primarily through the provision of tertiary education and research.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity Of Waikato is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hamilton, 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 CC30907. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for animal welfare charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$317M in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
University Of Waikato has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
University Of Waikato is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Hillcrest Road, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, University Of Waikato has NZ$317M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
University Of Waikato is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$317M in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
University Of Waikato has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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 University of Waikato provides goods and services for community and social benefit, primarily through the provision of tertiary education and research. University Of Waikato is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: University Of Waikato's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$317M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.
University Of Waikato 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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Filing history
2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
University Of Waikato 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.
University Of Waikato 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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Officers & trustees (22)
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NeutralLegal fight continues for University of Waikato librarian - Waikato Times
University of Waikato librarian loses employment bid after restructure - Waikato Times
University of Waikato to build 75 new self-catered apartments - Waikato Times
Three generations of Waikato University - Waikato Times
University of Waikato looks to future of health workforce with Spark Health - NZDoctor
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New university pharmacy leader welcomes Waikato ‘energy’ - Waikato Times
University of Waikato library staff cuts confirmed - Waikato Times
University of Waikato welcomes an early boost in student numbers - Waikato Times
University of Waikato staff rally as more job cuts come - Waikato Times
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about University Of Waikato
- What is University Of Waikato?
- University Of Waikato is a animal welfare 1 based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The University of Waikato provides goods and services for community and social benefit, primarily through the provision of tertiary education and research.
- When was University Of Waikato founded?
- University Of Waikato was founded in 2008.
- Where is University Of Waikato located?
- Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
- What is University Of Waikato's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
- Is University Of Waikato trustworthy?
- University Of Waikato has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 University Of Waikato's registration number?
- Registration: CC30907 (New Zealand).
- What is University Of Waikato's website?
- http://www.waikato.ac.nz
- Are donations to University Of Waikato 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.