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To educate and assist the education of primarily New Zealand singers and persons associated with the performance of the performing arts in New Zealand
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· vs. 8 similar education in New ZealandConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Dame Malvina Major Foundation has a substantially complete profile.
- Established in 2007, it is among the oldest education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 19 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% 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 (19 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Dame Malvina Major Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Auckland, New Zealand. It is registered with Charities Services New Zealand. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is CC10225. 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$483K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation's official registration number is CC10225, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation 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.
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Dame Malvina Major Foundation has NZ$483K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NZ$2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as an Unincorporated Organisation. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NZ$483K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Dame Malvina Major 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Dame Malvina Major Foundation is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
To educate and assist the education of primarily New Zealand singers and persons associated with the performance of the performing arts in New Zealand The Dame Malvina Major Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$483K is below the peer average of NZ$2M.
The Dame Malvina Major 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.
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.
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation 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.
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Dame Malvina Major 'WHAT KEEPS ME YOUNG AT HEART' | New Zealand Woman's Weekly - womens-interest - Magzter
What keeps Dame Malvina Major young at heart - Now to Love NZ
Dame Malvina sings for her 104-year-old friend - Stuff
Dame Malvina Major to present Wellington concert for Maxwell Fernie Trust | Archdiocese of Wellington - Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington
Dame Malvina Major donates her archives to Waikato University - RNZ
Personal archives of opera great Dame Malvina Major gifted to the University - University of Waikato
Dame Malvina’s message to young performers: ‘Family and success can go together’ - Waikato Times
Young Auckland organist wins Maxwell Fernie Dame Malvina Major Award - wn.catholic.org.nz
Dame Malvina Major a special guest at Black Barn - NZ Herald
Happy 30th Birthday to the Dame Malvina Major Foundation - 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 - 10 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 · 10 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 · 2007
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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 The Dame Malvina Major Foundation
- What is The Dame Malvina Major Foundation?
- The Dame Malvina Major Foundation is a education unincorporated organisation based in Auckland, New Zealand. To educate and assist the education of primarily New Zealand singers and persons associated with the performance of the performing arts in New Zealand
- When was The Dame Malvina Major Foundation founded?
- The Dame Malvina Major Foundation was founded in 2007.
- Where is The Dame Malvina Major Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is The Dame Malvina Major Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100K-NZ$1M.
- Is The Dame Malvina Major Foundation trustworthy?
- The Dame Malvina Major Foundation 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 The Dame Malvina Major Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CC10225 (New Zealand).
- What is The Dame Malvina Major Foundation's website?
- https://www.dmmfoundation.org.nz
- Are donations to The Dame Malvina Major 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.