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The Dame Malvina Major Foundation

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About The Dame Malvina Major Foundation

To educate and assist the education of primarily New Zealand singers and persons associated with the performance of the performing arts in New Zealand

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: 67
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 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for education charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$1M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Dame Malvina Major Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Dame Malvina Major Foundation is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is Suite 6, 8 Turua Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, The Dame Malvina Major Foundation has NZ$1M 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 Dame Malvina Major 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$1M 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.

The Dame Malvina Major Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen 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.

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 a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: The Dame Malvina Major Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$1M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.

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.

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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

AN
anna Pierard
Trustee

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

AN
anna P••••••
Trustee
CH
Christopher K•••••••
Trustee
DA
Dame M•••••• L••••••• M••••
Trustee
DA
David A•••••••• J••••••
Chairman
JE
Jennifer W••••••••
Trustee
JE
Jesse W•••
Trustee
MA
Malvina L••••••• M••••••••
Trustee
PA
Patricia H•••••
Trustee
RO
Robin B••••••
Trustee
SU
Susan M•••••••
Trustee
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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

National Arts Awards Open For New Zealand’s Next Generation Of Classical Musicians - Scoop - New Zealand News
Apr 2026
www.scoop.co.nz
Waikato's opera school gets a boost with new fund - Waikato Times
Jan 2026
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Dame Malvina Major 'WHAT KEEPS ME YOUNG AT HEART' | New Zealand Woman's Weekly - womens-interest - Magzter
Jun 2025
www.magzter.com
What keeps Dame Malvina Major young at heart - Now to Love NZ
Jun 2025
www.nowtolove.co.nz
Form filed
NZ$1.4M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$1.4M revenue
FY2024
NZ_CHARITIES
Dame Malvina sings for her 104-year-old friend - Stuff
Aug 2024
www.stuff.co.nz
Dame Malvina Major to present Wellington concert for Maxwell Fernie Trust | Archdiocese of Wellington - Catholic Archdio
Apr 2024
www.wn.catholic.org.nz
Dame Malvina Major donates her archives to Waikato University - RNZ
Nov 2023
www.rnz.co.nz
Personal archives of opera great Dame Malvina Major gifted to the University - University of Waikato
Nov 2023
www.waikato.ac.nz
Dame Malvina’s message to young performers: ‘Family and success can go together’ - Waikato Times
Nov 2023
www.waikatotimes.co.nz
Young Auckland organist wins Maxwell Fernie Dame Malvina Major Award - wn.catholic.org.nz
Aug 2023
www.wn.catholic.org.nz

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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation This page 67 NZ$1.4 million -
The Auckland Art Gallery Foundation 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 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 10 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 Dame Malvina Major Foundation

What is The Dame Malvina Major Foundation?
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation is a education 0 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 2024 is approximately NZ$1M-NZ$10M.
Is The Dame Malvina Major Foundation trustworthy?
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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 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.