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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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLincoln 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.
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Filing history
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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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NeutralLincoln University’s 2026 Bledisloe Medallist Address – Kerry Allen - Inside Government NZ
Science Snippet: Cryopreservation Protects Grapevines at Lincoln University - Rural News Group
Government subsidies not enough to cover student numbers, universities say - RNZ
Global ratings no shield against job cuts - farmersweekly.co.nz
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
'Borderline torture' bootcamp pushes squad to the limit - Otago Daily Times
Lincoln Student Awarded Dairy Scholarship - Rural News Group
Lincoln University’s new 231-bed student hall to be built by stadium firm - The Press
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- Charities Services New Zealand - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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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.