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Acorn Foundation

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Acorn Foundation

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Tauranga
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar health in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Acorn 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
NZ$10M-NZ$100M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

EL
Elizabeth Holm
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

EL
Elizabeth H•••
Trustee
KE
Keri W•••••
Trustee
LA
Larry B•••••••
Trustee
LO
Lori L•••
CEO
MA
Marcia M•••••
Trustee
MI
Michelle M••••••
Trustee
PA
Patricia J••••
Trustee
RY
Ryan M•••••••
Trustee
SA
Saima A•••
Trustee
ST
Stephen N•••••
Trustee
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Western Bay Emergency Response Fund Distributes More Than $280,000 To Community Organisations As It Looks To Recovery -
May 2026
business.scoop.co.nz
Local Funders Support Tauranga Students Through Scholarships - Scoop - New Zealand News
Apr 2026
www.scoop.co.nz
$1m community events boost for Western Bay - SunLive
Mar 2026
www.sunlive.co.nz
Tauranga charity launches new community fund - SunLive
Mar 2026
www.sunlive.co.nz
New funds let locals shape their own communities - SunLive
Jan 2026
www.sunlive.co.nz
Mayoral Relief Fund to help those affected by recent severe weather events - Tauranga City Council
Jan 2026
newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz
Emergency fund opens after deadly BOP storms - NZ Herald
Jan 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$41.7M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$41.7M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Local events share $164k boost for Bay communities - SunLive
Dec 2025
www.sunlive.co.nz
Acorn Foundation announces $3.2m in community funding - NZ Herald
Sep 2024
www.nzherald.co.nz
New Zealand: Acorn Foundation Grant Program - fundsforNGOs
Apr 2024
www2.fundsforngos.org

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Peer charities

Other health in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Acorn Foundation This page 77 NZ$41.7 million -
Trust House Limited 77 NZ$29.9 million -
Whai Maia Charitable Trust 1 77 NZ$22.2 million -
Reconnect Trust Board 77 NZ$16.2 million -
Ngati Ranginui Iwi Society Incorporated 77 NZ$14.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.