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Visit www.kindergarten.org.nzAbout Waikato Kindergarten Association
Provide and promote education in any of its forms for the benefit of preschool children and establish early education centres, including kindergartens in and around the Waikato District.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWaikato Kindergarten Association is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Hamilton, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC10810. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$26M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Waikato Kindergarten Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Waikato Kindergarten Association is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 18 Puutikitiki Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Waikato Kindergarten Association has NZ$26M 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.
Waikato Kindergarten Association is classified as a Animal Welfare 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 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Waikato Kindergarten Association. 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.
Waikato Kindergarten Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. Visit the Waikato Kindergarten Association 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.
Provide and promote education in any of its forms for the benefit of preschool children and establish early education centres, including kindergartens in and around the Waikato District. Waikato Kindergarten Association is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: Waikato Kindergarten Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$26M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.
Waikato Kindergarten Association 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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Waikato Kindergarten Association 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.
Waikato Kindergarten Association 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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NeutralSunflowers Set To Bloom In Kindergartens Across The Nation - Scoop - New Zealand News
The Jugglenaut: How childcare became a for-profit game - Stuff
Hamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbour - NZ Herald
Yet another close call for Hamilton childcare centre after car flips onto roof in crash - NZ Herald
'We will open for one child': Kindergartens expect numbers to build - NZ Herald
Kindergarten Sunflower Project prepares to bloom! - Scoop - New Zealand News
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Quick facts about Waikato Kindergarten Association
- What is Waikato Kindergarten Association?
- Waikato Kindergarten Association is a animal welfare 0 based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Provide and promote education in any of its forms for the benefit of preschool children and establish early education centres, including kindergartens in and around the Waikato District.
- When was Waikato Kindergarten Association founded?
- Waikato Kindergarten Association was founded in 2007.
- Where is Waikato Kindergarten Association located?
- Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
- What is Waikato Kindergarten Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Waikato Kindergarten Association trustworthy?
- Waikato Kindergarten Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Waikato Kindergarten Association's registration number?
- Registration: CC10810 (New Zealand).
- What is Waikato Kindergarten Association's website?
- http://www.kindergarten.org.nz
- Are donations to Waikato Kindergarten Association 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.