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Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust

Granting wishes of children, aged between 3 and 17, with critical illnesses.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment 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

Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Auckland, 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 CC24625. 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 environment charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$4M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust 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 environment charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Unit 302, 27 Gillies Avenue, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust has NZ$4M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$926K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust is classified as a Environment organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$4M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust. 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.

Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust 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 Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust 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.

Granting wishes of children, aged between 3 and 17, with critical illnesses. Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among environment charities registered in New Zealand: Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$4M is well above the peer average of NZ$926K.

Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust 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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Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

2 years on file from nz_charities (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

ED
Ed Tuari
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

ED
Ed T••••
Trustee
GW
Gwen G••••
Trustee
JA
Jackson R••••••
Trustee
KY
Kylie W•••••••
Trustee
MI
Michelle S•••••••
Trustee
MY
Myles W•••
Trustee
RO
Rob H•••••
Trustee
SE
Sean R•••
Chair
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$4.3M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$4.3M revenue
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Peer charities

Other environment in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust This page 62 NZ$4.3 million -
The Tindall Foundation 77 NZ$9.5 million -
Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Counselling Services Centre 77 NZ$3.2 million -
Te Ao Hou 77 NZ$5.3 million -
NZ Mountain Safety Council Incorporated 77 NZ$2.7 million -
Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust 77 NZ$4.4 million -
Maori Women's Development Incorporated 77 NZ$2.8 million -
Taupo Waters Trust 77 NZ$8.9 million -

Sources and verification

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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

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Quick facts about Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust

What is Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust?
Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust is a environment 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. Granting wishes of children, aged between 3 and 17, with critical illnesses.
When was Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust founded?
Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust trustworthy?
Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust 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 Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC24625 (New Zealand).
What is Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust's website?
http://www.makeawish.org.nz
Are donations to Make A Wish Foundation of New Zealand Trust 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.