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The Spectrum Foundation

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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About The Spectrum Foundation

To break the barriers those most in need face in achieving equitable outcomes in health, housing, education, employment and self-determination.

Founded
Headquarters
Auckland
Foundation type
0
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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 Spectrum Foundation is a registered arts & culture 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$117M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Spectrum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

The Spectrum Foundation is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 205 Great South Road, New Zealand.

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 a Arts & Culture organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. 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.

The Spectrum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (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.

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 a arts & culture organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among arts & culture charities registered in New Zealand: The Spectrum Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
NZ$100M-NZ$1B
Source: nz_charities (FY2025) why this matters
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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

GR
Graeme Edwards
Chair

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

GR
Graeme E••••••
Chair
JA
Jade F•••••
Trustee
MA
Mariette V•• R••
Trustee
PE
Peter F••••••••
Trustee
SE
Sean S••••••
Chief Executive
TA
Tanya B••••
Trustee
TE
Teresa E•••••••
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

Form filed
NZ$117.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$117.4M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
We Rock the Spectrum announces Laredo grand opening for kids gym - Laredo Morning Times
Aug 2025
www.lmtonline.com
New sensory play gym sets grand opening date - SiouxFalls.Business
Jul 2025
siouxfalls.business
We Rock the Spectrum: Gym for kids with autism, disabilities opening near GR - Yahoo
Oct 2024
www.yahoo.com
Disabled people welcome at Wellington’s new Fredrick Street social housing complex - Stuff
Nov 2023
www.stuff.co.nz
Celebrating fun and inclusivity: We Rock the Spectrum – Adelaide Grand Opening - KIDDO Mag
May 2023
kiddomag.com.au
The Last Word: Spin the Spectrum's Courtney Willis on How DJ Training Can Help Autistic People - Dallas Innovates
Jan 2023
dallasinnovates.com
We Rock the Spectrum gym opens in Madison for kids of all abilities - News Channel 5 Nashville
Oct 2022
www.newschannel5.com
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym hosts grand opening on Oct. 1 - Racine County Eye
Sep 2022
racinecountyeye.com
We Rock the Spectrum - The N'West Iowa REVIEW
Aug 2016
www.nwestiowa.com
We Rock the Spectrum Gym Interview - Autism Parenting Magazine
Jul 2015
www.autismparentingmagazine.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Spectrum Foundation This page 72 NZ$117.4 million -
The Wilson Home Trust 77 NZ$3.4 million -
The Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust 77 NZ$2.5 million -
Abilities Incorporated 77 NZ$5.4 million -
Good Lives Wairarapa Charitable Trust 77 NZ$32,214 -
CCS Disability Action Incorporated 77 NZ$63.0 million -
Donaldson Residential Trust 77 NZ$3.3 million -
Citizen Advocacy Auckland Incorporated 77 NZ$88,689 -
Makingtrax Foundation 77 NZ$37,205 -

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 - 7 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
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

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 Spectrum Foundation

What is The Spectrum Foundation?
The Spectrum Foundation is a arts & culture 0 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 72 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.