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Graeme Dingle Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Graeme Dingle Foundation

Helping tamariki and rangatahi realise potential. The trust licenses other organisations to run its established and proven child and youth development programmes, such as Kiwi Can, Stars, Career Navigator and Project K. It also provides operational, administrative, programme development and research support to these organisations. Through these programmes our young people develop resilience, life skills and confidence.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
Charitable Trust
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar science & technology in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charities Services deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Graeme Dingle Foundation with a substantially complete profile.

  • Established in 2007, it is among the oldest science & technology charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 89% of the 140 science & technology charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 76 is below most of the 158 science & technology charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (18 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Graeme Dingle Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC10847. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$4M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Graeme Dingle Foundation's official registration number is CC10847, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.

Graeme Dingle Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in New Zealand is 86/100.

Graeme Dingle Foundation is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Graeme Dingle Foundation has NZ$4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$854K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Graeme Dingle Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Graeme Dingle 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Graeme Dingle Foundation is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Helping tamariki and rangatahi realise potential. The trust licenses other organisations to run its established and proven child and youth development programmes, such as Kiwi Can, Stars, Career Navigator and Project K. It also provides operational, administrative, programme development and research support to these organisations. Through these programmes our young people develop resilience, life skills and confidence. Graeme Dingle Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among science & technology charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$4M is well above the peer average of NZ$854K.

Graeme Dingle 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.

Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
22

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Diego O•••••••
Business Finance Manager

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Sir Graeme Dingle: Moving mountains for youth - thepost.co.nz
May 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
These Guys I Know and Graeme Dingle Foundation ask Kiwis to "move mountains" for youth - stoppress.co.nz
May 2026
stoppress.co.nz
Sir Graeme Dingle urges wealthy Kiwis to invest in young people's goals - RNZ
May 2026
www.rnz.co.nz
Sir Graeme Dingle: From scared Gisborne kid to legendary mountaineer - NZ Herald
May 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$4.0M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Around the Arctic in 400 days: Sir Graeme Dingle joins exclusive club of global explorers - NZ Herald
Nov 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
Graeme Dingle leader steps back after 25 years, will still lead Project K - NZ Herald
Jun 2025
www.nzherald.co.nz
No Kandoo - Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough to close - Marlborough App
May 2025
marlboroughapp.co.nz
Graeme Dingle Foundation Marlborough comes to an end - The Press
May 2025
www.thepress.co.nz
Sir Graeme and Lady Dingle on helping young people to thrive - RNZ
Jan 2025
www.rnz.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$3.4M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Sir Graeme Dingle: a life of dizzying highs and crashing lows - 1News
Dec 2024
www.1news.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$4.6M revenue
FY2023
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$4.9M revenue
FY2022
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$5.2M revenue
FY2021
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$4.8M revenue
FY2020
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$4.6M revenue
FY2019
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$4.5M revenue
FY2018
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$4.3M revenue
FY2017
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$3.9M revenue
FY2016
NZ_CHARITIES

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Cause areas in New Zealand

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 7,509
Religion 4,620
Health 3,765
Arts & Culture 2,947
Community Development 2,298
Social Services 1,937
Sports & Recreation 1,323
Environment 1,162
Science & Technology this charity 158
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Most common causes in New Zealand

Causes charities work on most.

Education 6,102
Religion 4,144
Community Development 2,178
Arts & Culture 1,831
Health 1,761
Poverty 1,602
Cultural Heritage 1,273
Disability 1,051

Sources and verification

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 - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 5 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Graeme Dingle Foundation

What is Graeme Dingle Foundation?
Graeme Dingle Foundation is a science & technology charitable trust based in Auckland, New Zealand. Helping tamariki and rangatahi realise potential. The trust licenses other organisations to run its established and proven child and youth development programmes, such as Kiwi Can, Stars, Career Navigator and Project K. It also provides operational, administrative, programme development and research support to these organisations. Through these programmes our young people develop resilience, life skills and confidence.
When was Graeme Dingle Foundation founded?
Graeme Dingle Foundation was founded in 2007.
Where is Graeme Dingle Foundation located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Graeme Dingle Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Graeme Dingle Foundation trustworthy?
Graeme Dingle Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Graeme Dingle Foundation's registration number?
Registration: CC10847 (New Zealand).
What is Graeme Dingle Foundation's website?
http://www.dinglefoundation.org.nz
Are donations to Graeme Dingle 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.