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Our vision is to connect generous people who care with causes that matter - forever. Our mission is to make the Western BOP a better place to live, work and play. We accomplish our goals by encouraging people to leave a gift in their Will, to participate in living giving, or to give to the community through Workplace Giving, Giving Circles or regular gifts to Community Group Funds. The capital in the fund is invested in perpetuity, while annual distributions are made from individual's endowment funds to local causes. At the heart of everything we do is building strong communities.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAcorn Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Tauranga, 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 CC10784. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$42M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Acorn Foundation 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 health charities in New Zealand is 77/100.
Acorn Foundation is located in Tauranga, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is Level 4, South British House, 35 Grey Street, New Zealand.
Based on official tax filings, Acorn Foundation has NZ$42M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$919K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Acorn Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$42M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Acorn Foundation. 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.
Acorn Foundation 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.
Our vision is to connect generous people who care with causes that matter - forever. Our mission is to make the Western BOP a better place to live, work and play. We accomplish our goals by encouraging people to leave a gift in their Will, to participate in living giving, or to give to the community through Workplace Giving, Giving Circles or regular gifts to Community Group Funds. The capital in the fund is invested in perpetuity, while annual distributions are made from individual's endowment funds to local causes. At the heart of everything we do is building strong communities. Acorn Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among health charities registered in New Zealand: Acorn Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$42M is well above the peer average of NZ$919K.
Acorn Foundation 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.
Acorn Foundation 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.
Acorn Foundation 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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NeutralWestern Bay Emergency Response Fund Distributes More Than $280,000 To Community Organisations As It Looks To Recovery - Scoop - New Zealand News
Local Funders Support Tauranga Students Through Scholarships - Scoop - New Zealand News
$1m community events boost for Western Bay - SunLive
Tauranga charity launches new community fund - SunLive
New funds let locals shape their own communities - SunLive
Mayoral Relief Fund to help those affected by recent severe weather events - Tauranga City Council
Emergency fund opens after deadly BOP storms - NZ Herald
Local events share $164k boost for Bay communities - SunLive
Acorn Foundation announces $3.2m in community funding - NZ Herald
New Zealand: Acorn Foundation Grant Program - fundsforNGOs
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Quick facts about Acorn Foundation
- What is Acorn Foundation?
- Acorn Foundation is a health 0 based in Tauranga, New Zealand. Our vision is to connect generous people who care with causes that matter - forever. Our mission is to make the Western BOP a better place to live, work and play. We accomplish our goals by encouraging people to leave a gift in their Will, to participate in living giving, or to give to the community through Workplace Giving, Giving Circles or regular gifts to Community Group Funds. The capital in the fund is invested in perpetuity, while annual distributions are made from individual's endowment funds to local causes. At the heart of everything we do is building strong communities.
- When was Acorn Foundation founded?
- Acorn Foundation was founded in 2007.
- Where is Acorn Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Tauranga, New Zealand.
- What is Acorn Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
- Is Acorn Foundation trustworthy?
- Acorn Foundation 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 Acorn Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CC10784 (New Zealand).
- What is Acorn Foundation's website?
- https://www.acornfoundation.org.nz/
- Are donations to Acorn Foundation 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.