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Visit www.lincoln.ac.nzAbout 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.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lincoln University has a substantially complete profile.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 6,382 education charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 18 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 86% of the 6,742 education charities in New Zealand with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (18 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLincoln University is a registered education nonprofit based in Lincoln, Canterbury, 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$147M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lincoln University's official registration number is CC33155, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
Lincoln University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in New Zealand is 86/100.
Lincoln University is located in Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lincoln University has NZ$147M 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 an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Other. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$147M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lincoln University is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. 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.
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 an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$147M 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from nz_charities (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of New Zealand under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Lincoln University 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.
Lincoln University 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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9 articles found
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Lincoln University’s 2026 Bledisloe Medallist Address – Kerry Allen - Inside Government NZ
Science Snippet: Cryopreservation Protects Grapevines at Lincoln University - Rural News Group
Lincoln Uni climbs world subject rankings for Agriculture and Forestry - Inside Government NZ
Lincoln University to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs - RNZ
Lincoln University announces plan to cut 40 jobs - The Press
Lincoln Student Awarded Dairy Scholarship - Rural News Group
Lincoln University’s new 231-bed student hall to be built by stadium firm - The Press
Lincoln Uni named as sponsor of South Island Super Rugby Aupiki team - Otago Daily Times
Lincoln University students told to re-sit exam after concerns AI was used - RNZ
Activity timeline
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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 13 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2008
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lincoln University
- What is Lincoln University?
- Lincoln University is a education other 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, Canterbury, New Zealand.
- What is Lincoln University's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
- Is Lincoln University trustworthy?
- Lincoln University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 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.