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The Museum conducts the business of preservation and dissemination of natural and cultural heritage.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWhanganui Regional Museum Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Whanganui, 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 CC25447. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$2M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Whanganui Regional Museum Trust 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.
Whanganui Regional Museum Trust is located in Whanganui, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 4 Watt Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Whanganui Regional Museum Trust has NZ$2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Whanganui Regional Museum Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$2M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Whanganui Regional Museum 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.
Whanganui Regional Museum Trust 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. 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 Museum conducts the business of preservation and dissemination of natural and cultural heritage. Whanganui Regional Museum Trust 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: Whanganui Regional Museum Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$2M is comparable to the peer average of NZ$2M.
Whanganui Regional Museum 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.
Whanganui Regional Museum 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.
Whanganui Regional Museum 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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Officers & trustees (8)
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NeutralExtraordinary Vision: Museum’s Object Of The Month Celebrates Whanganui’s Astronomical Pioneer - Scoop - New Zealand News
From London To Whanganui: Mary Quant’s Revolutionary Style Comes To Whanganui Vintage Weekend 2026 - Scoop - New Zealand News
Curator’s Debut A Stylish Statement At Whanganui Regional Museum - Scoop - New Zealand News
Museum's financial woes prompt emergency funding - NZ Herald
Whanganui museum appoints curatorial team for famed taonga Māori collection - RNZ
Museum welcomes director - NZ Herald
New director for museum - NZ Herald
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Whanganui Regional Museum Trust
- What is Whanganui Regional Museum Trust?
- Whanganui Regional Museum Trust is a animal welfare 0 based in Whanganui, New Zealand. The Museum conducts the business of preservation and dissemination of natural and cultural heritage.
- When was Whanganui Regional Museum Trust founded?
- Whanganui Regional Museum Trust was founded in 2008.
- Where is Whanganui Regional Museum Trust located?
- Headquartered in Whanganui, New Zealand.
- What is Whanganui Regional Museum Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
- Is Whanganui Regional Museum Trust trustworthy?
- Whanganui Regional Museum Trust 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 Whanganui Regional Museum Trust's registration number?
- Registration: CC25447 (New Zealand).
- What is Whanganui Regional Museum Trust's website?
- http://www.wrm.org.nz/
- Are donations to Whanganui Regional Museum 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.