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Thomas George Macarthy Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Thomas George Macarthy Trust

Pay and apply the annual rents and income of the Trust fund for such charitable and educational purposes or institutions in the Provincial District of Wellington in such manner and in such shares as the Board of Governors shall from time to time by resolution direct or appoint.

Founded
Headquarters
Wellington
Foundation type
0
Size
large

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: 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

Thomas George Macarthy Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Wellington, 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 CC23966. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NZ$12M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Thomas George Macarthy Trust 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 education charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

Thomas George Macarthy Trust is located in Wellington, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Public Trust Tower, 22 Willeston Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, Thomas George Macarthy Trust has NZ$12M 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.

Thomas George Macarthy Trust is classified as a Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$12M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Thomas George Macarthy Trust. 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.

Thomas George Macarthy Trust 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. Visit the Thomas George Macarthy Trust profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Pay and apply the annual rents and income of the Trust fund for such charitable and educational purposes or institutions in the Provincial District of Wellington in such manner and in such shares as the Board of Governors shall from time to time by resolution direct or appoint. Thomas George Macarthy Trust is classified as a education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Thomas George Macarthy Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$12M is well above the peer average of NZ$493K.

Thomas George Macarthy Trust 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$10M-NZ$100M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, FY2025.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Officers & trustees (2)

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NZ$11.9M revenue
FY2025
NZ_CHARITIES
Form filed
NZ$11.9M revenue
FY2025
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Government asked for $10m to help build Wellington Town Hall music hub - Stuff
Apr 2018
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Peer charities

Other education in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Thomas George Macarthy Trust This page 72 NZ$11.9 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 -
Wanaka Concert Society Incorporated 77 NZ$28,920 -
Puke Ariki Trust 77 NZ$15,000 -
Creative Waikato 77 NZ$1.6 million -
Friends of North School (Westport) 77 NZ$51,835 -
The Regent Theatre Trust of Otago 77 NZ$1.4 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 2 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

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Quick facts about Thomas George Macarthy Trust

What is Thomas George Macarthy Trust?
Thomas George Macarthy Trust is a education 0 based in Wellington, New Zealand. Pay and apply the annual rents and income of the Trust fund for such charitable and educational purposes or institutions in the Provincial District of Wellington in such manner and in such shares as the Board of Governors shall from time to time by resolution direct or appoint.
When was Thomas George Macarthy Trust founded?
Thomas George Macarthy Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is Thomas George Macarthy Trust located?
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
What is Thomas George Macarthy Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is Thomas George Macarthy Trust trustworthy?
Thomas George Macarthy Trust 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 Thomas George Macarthy Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC23966 (New Zealand).
What is Thomas George Macarthy Trust's website?
http://www.tgmacarthytrust.org.nz
Are donations to Thomas George Macarthy Trust 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.