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Visit www.waikatoriver.org.nzAbout Waikato River Clean-up Trust
The Waikato River Clean-up Trust administers and distributes a contestable clean-up fund to work towards the restoration and protection of the health and well-being of the Waikato river for present and future generations.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWaikato River Clean-up Trust is a registered international nonprofit based in Hamilton, 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 CC46632. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for international charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$12M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Waikato River Clean-up Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 international charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Waikato River Clean-up Trust is located in Hamilton, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years. Its registered address is 21 Rostrevor Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Waikato River Clean-up Trust has NZ$12M 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.
Waikato River Clean-up 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$12M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Waikato River Clean-up 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.
Waikato River Clean-up Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Waikato River Clean-up 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.
The Waikato River Clean-up Trust administers and distributes a contestable clean-up fund to work towards the restoration and protection of the health and well-being of the Waikato river for present and future generations. Waikato River Clean-up Trust is classified as a international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Waikato River Clean-up Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$12M is well above the peer average of NZ$684K.
Waikato River Clean-up 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.
Waikato River Clean-up 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.
Waikato River Clean-up 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 Waikato River Clean-up Trust
- What is Waikato River Clean-up Trust?
- Waikato River Clean-up Trust is a international 0 based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The Waikato River Clean-up Trust administers and distributes a contestable clean-up fund to work towards the restoration and protection of the health and well-being of the Waikato river for present and future generations.
- When was Waikato River Clean-up Trust founded?
- Waikato River Clean-up Trust was founded in 2011.
- Where is Waikato River Clean-up Trust located?
- Headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
- What is Waikato River Clean-up Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Waikato River Clean-up Trust trustworthy?
- Waikato River Clean-up Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Waikato River Clean-up Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC46632 (New Zealand).
- What is Waikato River Clean-up Trust's website?
- http://www.waikatoriver.org.nz
- Are donations to Waikato River Clean-up 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.