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The fundamental purpose of the WDSA as at 1 April 2024 was to complete the work required to achieve international recognition of the Wairarapa for its world class dark skies (amongst the best in the world). This had been achieved on 19 January 2023 when the International Dark Sky Association awarded WDSA Reserve status for the area of the Wairarapa covered by the Carterton District council and the South Wairarapa District Council. Now that Reserve stated is achieved, the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated went through the process of a rule change to change its name to now be a Reserve and focused its resources on implementing its proposed structure that will assure the IDA Dark Sky Reserve status is …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated is a registered international nonprofit based in Martinborough, Wellington, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is CC58475. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$11K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated's official registration number is CC58475, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated is located in Martinborough, Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated has NZ$11K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$558K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated is classified as an International organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Incorporated Society. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NZ$11K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The fundamental purpose of the WDSA as at 1 April 2024 was to complete the work required to achieve international recognition of the Wairarapa for its world class dark skies (amongst the best in the world). This had been achieved on 19 January 2023 when the International Dark Sky Association awarded WDSA Reserve status for the area of the Wairarapa covered by the Carterton District council and the South Wairarapa District Council. Now that Reserve stated is achieved, the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated went through the process of a rule change to change its name to now be a Reserve and focused its resources on implementing its proposed structure... Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated is classified as an international organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among international charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$11K is below the peer average of NZ$558K.
Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated 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.
Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated 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.
Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated 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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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Founding date · 2020
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated
- What is Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated?
- Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated is a international incorporated society based in Martinborough, New Zealand. The fundamental purpose of the WDSA as at 1 April 2024 was to complete the work required to achieve international recognition of the Wairarapa for its world class dark skies (amongst the best in the world). This had been achieved on 19 January 2023 when the International Dark Sky Association awarded WDSA Reserve status for the area of the Wairarapa covered by the Carterton District council and the South Wairarapa District Council. Now that Reserve stated is achieved, the Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated went through the process of a rule change to change its name to now be a Reserve and focused its resources on implementing its proposed structure that will assure the IDA Dark Sky Reserve status is made permanent. It is also assisting its neighbour the Masterton District Council to achieve Dark Sky Reserve status for its area. When complete, the entire Wairarapa region will be an International Dark Sky Reserve.
- When was Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated founded?
- Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated was founded in 2020.
- Where is Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Martinborough, Wellington, New Zealand.
- What is Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10K-NZ$100K.
- Is Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated trustworthy?
- Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated's registration number?
- Registration: CC58475 (New Zealand).
- What is Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated's website?
- https://wairarapadarksky.nz/
- Are donations to Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Incorporated 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.