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The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation

(excerpt taken from the Trust Deed) Exclusively Charitable Purposes: The Trustees will hold the Trust Fund exclusively for or towards the following charitable purposes which are declared to be the purposes of the Foundation; namely; Primary Purpose: all things incidental to the enhancement of the Auckland Art Gallery, including without limitation to the provision of works of art for the benefit of the Auckland Art Gallery either by way of gift to it, loan, or as otherwise agreed by the Foundation and the Director from time to time of the Auckland Art Gallery and the funding to any extent and in any manner deemed appropriate by the Trustees of art acquisitions, exhibitions, research, education and publications; Development Work: promoting and …

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 77

Red flags

· All clear
Charities Services deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation is a registered education 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 CC26873. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$3M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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 77/100.

The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation has NZ$3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NZ$493K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$3M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Auckland Art Gallery 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.

The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

(excerpt taken from the Trust Deed) Exclusively Charitable Purposes: The Trustees will hold the Trust Fund exclusively for or towards the following charitable purposes which are declared to be the purposes of the Foundation; namely; Primary Purpose: all things incidental to the enhancement of the Auckland Art Gallery, including without limitation to the provision of works of art for the benefit of the Auckland Art Gallery either by way of gift to it, loan, or as otherwise agreed by the Foundation and the Director from time to time of the Auckland Art Gallery and the funding to any extent and in any manner deemed appropriate by the Trustees of art... The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$3M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.

The Auckland Art Gallery 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.

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Annual revenue
NZ$1M-NZ$10M
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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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

AN
AnnaClaire Mahony
Trustee

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AN
AnnaClaire M•••••
Trustee
CA
Camilla D• B•••
Trustee
EI
Eileen H•••••••
Truste
GL
Glenn H••••••
Chair
JE
Jeremy J••••••
Trustee
JO
John G••
Trustee
JO
Jonty E••••
Trustee
PA
Paul B••••••••
Trustee
PE
Penelope D••••
Secretary
SA
Sarah H••••••••
Trustee
SU
Susannah R•••••••
Deputy Chair
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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

How an Auckland art gallery became a magnet for Oprah, Paul Simon & Pierce Brosnan - NZ Herald
Jun 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
The shock of the new: Auckland’s expectation-defying show of Chinese contemporary art - The Spinoff
May 2026
thespinoff.co.nz
Evacuations in central Auckland after ‘threatening emails’ received - Stuff
May 2026
www.stuff.co.nz
Auckland Art Gallery evacuated after ‘threatening email’ - NZ Herald
May 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
Hidden art works uncovered - The Post
May 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
WIN WITH AUCKLAND ART GALLERY’S FOREVER TOMORROW: CHINESE ART NOW - Newstalk ZB
May 2026
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
‘A real gentleman’: James Bond star charms art gallery staff amid wave of celebrity sightings - NZ Herald
May 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
Chinese art exhibition reflects transformative modern times - RNZ
May 2026
www.rnz.co.nz
'Art is just about making trouble': Inside Auckland Art Gallery's bold new show - NZ Herald
May 2026
www.nzherald.co.nz
Art and authoritarianism in Auckland - The Post
Apr 2026
www.thepost.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$3.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$3.3M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES

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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation This page 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Te Hono o ngā Waka Limited 77 NZ$2.0 million -
Family Action 77 NZ$6.2 million -
Creative Waikato 77 NZ$1.6 million -
The Regent Theatre Trust of Otago 77 NZ$1.4 million -
Stop 77 NZ$4.7 million -
He Korowai Trust 77 NZ$4.8 million -
The Young Men's Christian Association Of Taranaki Incorporated 77 NZ$3.9 million -
Waipu Centennial Trust 77 NZ$1.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 11 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
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation

What is The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation?
The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation is a education 0 based in Auckland, New Zealand. (excerpt taken from the Trust Deed) Exclusively Charitable Purposes: The Trustees will hold the Trust Fund exclusively for or towards the following charitable purposes which are declared to be the purposes of the Foundation; namely; Primary Purpose: all things incidental to the enhancement of the Auckland Art Gallery, including without limitation to the provision of works of art for the benefit of the Auckland Art Gallery either by way of gift to it, loan, or as otherwise agreed by the Foundation and the Director from time to time of the Auckland Art Gallery and the funding to any extent and in any manner deemed appropriate by the Trustees of art acquisitions, exhibitions, research, education and publications; Development Work: promoting and funding any future development work in respect the Gallery; Other Activities: to undertake any other activities, and to do any other things, which the Trustees consider will be of benefit to the Auckland Art Gallery.
When was The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation founded?
The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation was founded in 2008.
Where is The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation located?
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation trustworthy?
The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation's registration number?
Registration: CC26873 (New Zealand).
What is The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation's website?
http://www.aagfoundation.nz
Are donations to The Auckland Art Gallery 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.