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University Of Otago Foundation Trust

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About University Of Otago Foundation Trust

The advancement of knowledge and sound learning; the dissemination and maintenance of knowledge and sound learning including through teaching and research; the carrying on of any other charitable object which may seem to the Trustees capable of being conveniently carried on or calculated directly or indirectly to advance the objects of the Deed, provided that all funds expended must be for or lead to public benefit in New Zealand;

Founded
Headquarters
Dunedin
Foundation type
0
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in New Zealand
Integrity Assessment This charity: 58
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

University Of Otago Foundation Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Dunedin, 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 CC20440. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 77/100 for animal welfare charities in New Zealand. The organization reports NZ$36M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

University Of Otago Foundation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('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 animal welfare charities in New Zealand is 77/100.

University Of Otago Foundation Trust is located in Dunedin, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Clock Tower Building, Leith Street, New Zealand.

Based on official tax filings, University Of Otago Foundation Trust has NZ$36M 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.

University Of Otago Foundation Trust is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a 0. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NZ$36M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

University Of Otago Foundation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by Charities Services. Visit the University Of Otago Foundation 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.

The advancement of knowledge and sound learning; the dissemination and maintenance of knowledge and sound learning including through teaching and research; the carrying on of any other charitable object which may seem to the Trustees capable of being conveniently carried on or calculated directly or indirectly to advance the objects of the Deed, provided that all funds expended must be for or lead to public benefit in New Zealand; University Of Otago Foundation Trust is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among animal welfare charities registered in New Zealand: University Of Otago Foundation Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is below the peer average of 77/100. Its annual revenue of NZ$36M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.

University Of Otago Foundation 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

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

FR
Frazer Barton
Trustee

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

FR
Frazer B•••••
Trustee
GR
Grant R••••••••
Vice-Chancellor
LI
Lillah H•••••
Trustee
PA
Patricia O•••••
Trustee
SI
Simon T••••
Trustee
ST
Stuart M•••••••••
Chair
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NZ$35.9M revenue
FY2024
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NZ$35.9M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in New Zealand, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University Of Otago Foundation Trust This page 58 NZ$35.9 million -
Essentially Men Education Trust 77 NZ$248,434 -
Mangawhai Education Trust 77 NZ$2.0 million -
The Rainbow Preschool Trust 77 NZ$1.5 million -
Chanel College Education Foundation 77 NZ$401 -
New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Hunts Trust 77 NZ$6,328 -
Milford Baptist Kindergarten Trust 77 NZ$1.0 million -
Womenzshed 77 NZ$29,303 -
Sunny Days Community Pre-School Incorporated 77 NZ$632,099 -

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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 University Of Otago Foundation Trust

What is University Of Otago Foundation Trust?
University Of Otago Foundation Trust is a animal welfare 0 based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The advancement of knowledge and sound learning; the dissemination and maintenance of knowledge and sound learning including through teaching and research; the carrying on of any other charitable object which may seem to the Trustees capable of being conveniently carried on or calculated directly or indirectly to advance the objects of the Deed, provided that all funds expended must be for or lead to public benefit in New Zealand;
When was University Of Otago Foundation Trust founded?
University Of Otago Foundation Trust was founded in 2008.
Where is University Of Otago Foundation Trust located?
Headquartered in Dunedin, New Zealand.
What is University Of Otago Foundation Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NZ$10M-NZ$100M.
Is University Of Otago Foundation Trust trustworthy?
University Of Otago Foundation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 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 University Of Otago Foundation Trust's registration number?
Registration: CC20440 (New Zealand).
What is University Of Otago Foundation Trust's website?
http://www.otago.ac.nz
Are donations to University Of Otago Foundation 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.