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To break the barriers those most in need face in achieving equitable outcomes in health, housing, education, employment and self-determination.
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· vs. 8 similar education in New ZealandConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Spectrum Foundation with a substantially complete profile.
- Established in 2007, it is among the oldest education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 6,382 education charities in New Zealand with financial records on GiveRadar. 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 (18 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 Spectrum 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 CC10168. 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$117M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Spectrum Foundation's official registration number is CC10168, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
The Spectrum 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 Spectrum 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 Spectrum Foundation has NZ$117M 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.
The Spectrum Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Charitable Trust. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NZ$117M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Spectrum 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 Spectrum 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 break the barriers those most in need face in achieving equitable outcomes in health, housing, education, employment and self-determination. The Spectrum 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$117M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.
The Spectrum 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 Spectrum 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 Spectrum 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 (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
We Rock the Spectrum announces Laredo grand opening for kids gym - Laredo Morning Times
We Rock the Spectrum: Gym for kids with autism, disabilities opening near GR - Yahoo
Celebrating fun and inclusivity: We Rock the Spectrum – Adelaide Grand Opening - KIDDO Mag
The Last Word: Spin the Spectrum's Courtney Willis on How DJ Training Can Help Autistic People - Dallas Innovates
We Rock the Spectrum gym opens in Madison for kids of all abilities - News Channel 5 Nashville
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym hosts grand opening on Oct. 1 - Racine County Eye
We Rock the Spectrum - The N'West Iowa REVIEW
We Rock the Spectrum Gym Interview - Autism Parenting Magazine
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 - 7 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 · 7 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 Spectrum Foundation
- What is The Spectrum Foundation?
- The Spectrum Foundation is a education charitable trust based in Auckland, New Zealand. To break the barriers those most in need face in achieving equitable outcomes in health, housing, education, employment and self-determination.
- When was The Spectrum Foundation founded?
- The Spectrum Foundation was founded in 2007.
- Where is The Spectrum Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
- What is The Spectrum Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
- Is The Spectrum Foundation trustworthy?
- The Spectrum 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 Spectrum Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CC10168 (New Zealand).
- What is The Spectrum Foundation's website?
- http://www.spectrumfoundation.co.nz
- Are donations to The Spectrum 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.