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Visit www.otago.ac.nzAbout University of Otago
To create, advance, preserve, promote and apply knowledge, critical thinking and intellectual independence to enhance the understanding, development and well-being of individuals, society and the environment. It will achieve these goals by building on foundations of broad research and teaching capabilities, unique campus learning environments, its nationwide presence and mana, and international links
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· vs. 8 similar education in New ZealandConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, University of Otago has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- 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
- GiveRadar holds 18 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 86% of the 6,742 education charities in New Zealand with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 76 is below most of the 7,516 education charities in New Zealand GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore New Zealand data
- 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 + methodologyUniversity of Otago is a registered education nonprofit based in Dunedin, Otago, 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 CC28008. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NZ$874M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
University of Otago's official registration number is CC28008, as recorded in the national registry of New Zealand.
University of Otago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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.
University of Otago is located in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, University of Otago has NZ$874M 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 is classified as an Education organization, registered in New Zealand. It operates as a Statutory Body. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has NZ$874M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for University of Otago. 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, University of Otago is registered with Charities Services New Zealand and overseen by Charities Services. 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 create, advance, preserve, promote and apply knowledge, critical thinking and intellectual independence to enhance the understanding, development and well-being of individuals, society and the environment. It will achieve these goals by building on foundations of broad research and teaching capabilities, unique campus learning environments, its nationwide presence and mana, and international links University of Otago is classified as an education organization registered in New Zealand. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in New Zealand: Its annual revenue of NZ$874M is well above the peer average of NZ$2M.
University of Otago 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.
University of Otago 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.
University of Otago 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).
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
University of Otago graduation parade - Otago Daily Times
Novel depression treatment to be trialled by University of Otago - NZDoctor
Meningococcal case confirmed at University of Otago: What symptoms students need to look for - Stuff
Man critically injured in nearly 10-metre fall from University of Otago building - Stuff
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony - Otago Daily Times
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony - Otago Daily Times
University of Otago graduands, 1pm ceremony - Otago Daily Times
University of Otago graduands, 4pm ceremony - Otago Daily Times
Testing times for University of Otago students - Otago Daily Times
University of Otago, Graduands - Otago Daily Times
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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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 · 11 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 · 2008
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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 University of Otago
- What is University of Otago?
- University of Otago is a education statutory body based in Dunedin, New Zealand. To create, advance, preserve, promote and apply knowledge, critical thinking and intellectual independence to enhance the understanding, development and well-being of individuals, society and the environment. It will achieve these goals by building on foundations of broad research and teaching capabilities, unique campus learning environments, its nationwide presence and mana, and international links
- When was University of Otago founded?
- University of Otago was founded in 2008.
- Where is University of Otago located?
- Headquartered in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.
- What is University of Otago's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NZ$100M-NZ$1B.
- Is University of Otago trustworthy?
- University of Otago has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 University of Otago's registration number?
- Registration: CC28008 (New Zealand).
- What is University of Otago's website?
- http://www.otago.ac.nz
- Are donations to University of Otago 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.