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Lincoln University

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Lincoln University

The primary objective of Lincoln University is to provide educational and research services for the benefit of the community. Financial information listed at parent level only Group information include other subsidiaries not included in list of other controlled charities.

Founded
Headquarters
Lincoln
Foundation type
1
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
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

Lincoln University is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Lincoln, 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 CC33155. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for animal welfare charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$140M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lincoln University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Lincoln University is located in Lincoln, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lincoln University has NZ$140M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lincoln University is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 1. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$140M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lincoln University. 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.

Lincoln University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the Lincoln University profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The primary objective of Lincoln University is to provide educational and research services for the benefit of the community. Financial information listed at parent level only Group information include other subsidiaries not included in list of other controlled charities. Lincoln University 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: Lincoln University's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$140M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

Lincoln University 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$100M-NZ$1B
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024, FY2024.
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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

BR
Bruce Gemmell
Council Member

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

BR
Bruce G••••••
Council Member
DA
David J•••••
Council member
DE
Derrick M•••
Council member
GA
Gabrielle T•••••••
Council member
GR
Grant E••••••
Council member
JA
James M••••
Council member
JA
James P•••••••
Council Member
JA
Janice F••••••
Council member
LI
Liz H•••••••••••
Council Member
MA
Marjan v•• d•• B•••
Council member
MI
Michelle A••
Council Member
PU
Puamiria P•••••••••••••
Pro- Chancellor
ZA
Zara W•••••••••••
Council member
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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

Lincoln University’s 2026 Bledisloe Medallist Address – Kerry Allen - Inside Government NZ
Apr 2026
insidegovernment.co.nz
Science Snippet: Cryopreservation Protects Grapevines at Lincoln University - Rural News Group
Apr 2026
www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
Government subsidies not enough to cover student numbers, universities say - RNZ
Mar 2026
www.rnz.co.nz
Global ratings no shield against job cuts - farmersweekly.co.nz
Mar 2026
www.farmersweekly.co.nz
Lincoln Uni climbs world subject rankings for Agriculture and Forestry - Inside Government NZ
Mar 2026
insidegovernment.co.nz
Lincoln University to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs - RNZ
Mar 2026
www.rnz.co.nz
Lincoln University announces plan to cut 40 jobs - The Press
Mar 2026
www.thepress.co.nz
'Borderline torture' bootcamp pushes squad to the limit - Otago Daily Times
Mar 2026
www.odt.co.nz
Lincoln Student Awarded Dairy Scholarship - Rural News Group
Mar 2026
www.ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
Lincoln University’s new 231-bed student hall to be built by stadium firm - The Press
Feb 2026
www.thepress.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$139.6M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$139.6M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lincoln University This page 62 NZ$139.6 million -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Mangawhai Education Trust 77 NZ$2.0 million -
The Rainbow Preschool Trust 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust 77 NZ$6,328 -
Milford Baptist Kindergarten Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Womenzshed 77 NZ$29,303 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charities Services New Zealand
Financial filings
Charities Services New Zealand - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charities Services New Zealand - 13 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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 Lincoln University

What is Lincoln University?
Lincoln University is a animal welfare 1 based in Lincoln, New Zealand. The primary objective of Lincoln University is to provide educational and research services for the benefit of the community. Financial information listed at parent level only Group information include other subsidiaries not included in list of other controlled charities.
When was Lincoln University founded?
Lincoln University was founded in 2008.
Where is Lincoln University located?
Headquartered in Lincoln, New Zealand.
What is Lincoln University's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
Is Lincoln University trustworthy?
Lincoln University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial 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 Lincoln University's registration number?
Registration: CC33155 (New Zealand).
What is Lincoln University's website?
http://www.lincoln.ac.nz
Are donations to Lincoln University 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.