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The primary purpose is to provide tertiary education services. This includes advancing knowledge by teaching and research and offering courses leading to a range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. It also makes research available to the wider community for mutual benefit, and provides research and scholarships for the purpose of informing the teaching of courses.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVictoria University of Wellington is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is CC47181. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (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$554M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Victoria University of Wellington has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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.
Victoria University of Wellington is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is Hunter Building, Kelburn Parade, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Victoria University of Wellington has NZ$554M 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.
Victoria University of Wellington 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$554M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Victoria University of Wellington. 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.
Victoria University of Wellington has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 primary purpose is to provide tertiary education services. This includes advancing knowledge by teaching and research and offering courses leading to a range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. It also makes research available to the wider community for mutual benefit, and provides research and scholarships for the purpose of informing the teaching of courses. Victoria University of Wellington is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$554M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.
Victoria University of Wellington 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.
Victoria University of Wellington 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.
Victoria University of Wellington 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 Victoria University of Wellington
- What is Victoria University of Wellington?
- Victoria University of Wellington is a animal welfare 1 based in Wellington, New Zealand. The primary purpose is to provide tertiary education services. This includes advancing knowledge by teaching and research and offering courses leading to a range of degrees, diplomas and certificates. It also makes research available to the wider community for mutual benefit, and provides research and scholarships for the purpose of informing the teaching of courses.
- When was Victoria University of Wellington founded?
- Victoria University of Wellington was founded in 2011.
- Where is Victoria University of Wellington located?
- Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Victoria University of Wellington's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
- Is Victoria University of Wellington trustworthy?
- Victoria University of Wellington has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 Victoria University of Wellington's registration number?
- Registration: CC47181 (New Zealand).
- What is Victoria University of Wellington's website?
- http://www.wgtn.ac.nz
- Are donations to Victoria University of Wellington 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.