David Levene Foundation — Social Services Charity in Auckland
David Levene Foundation is a Charitable Trust charity in the Social Services sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity B- (70.8/100). Annual revenue: $5.4M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: The David Levene Foundation provides funds towards the relief of poverty, advancement of health, the advancement of education and such other charitable purpose (other than the advancement of religion) within New Zealand
- Registration Number
- CC26475
- Charity Type
- Charitable Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-23
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B- (70.8/100)
- Sector
- Social Services
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- request@davidlevenefoundation.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (foundation)
- Data as at
- March 2026
Beneficiaries: Children / young people, General public, Other charities, People with disabilities
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $5.4M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $6.1M NZD
- Total Assets
- $122.7M NZD
- Net Assets
- $121.5M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 5.6 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.4M | $6.1M | $121.5M |
| 2025 | $3.7M | $0.2M | $47.6M |
| 2024 | $7.9M | $0.0M | $41.5M |
| 2023 | $17.1M | $2.3M | $48.6M |
| 2022 | $13.2M | $2.3M | $40.6M |
| 2021 | $1.9M | $0.7M | $64.1M |
| 2020 | $1.8M | $0.5M | $5.9M |
| 2019 | $1.4M | $0.5M | $60.4M |
| 2018 | $8.3M | $0.3M | $59.6M |
| 2017 | $8.0M | $0.2M | $50.3M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B-
- Overall Score
- 70.8/100
- Financial Score
- 77.5
- Governance Score
- 55
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| John Kearns | Trustee | 2008-02-22 |
| Mark Levene | Trustee | 2008-02-22 |
| David Tibby | Trustee | 2008-02-22 |
| Elizabeth McKay | Trustee | 2008-02-22 |
Former Officers (2)
- Ngaio Merrick — Trustee (departed 2026-06-25)
- David Levene — Trustee (departed 2021-08-11)
Executive Compensation
| Name | Role | Compensation | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board/Trustees (unpaid) | Trustee | $0 | - |
| Board/Trustees (unpaid) | Trustee | $0 | 2025 |
Service Providers
- BDO
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David Levene Foundation
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
Reasons to look carefully (1)
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- No chair recorded on the registerNo chair or presiding role is recorded in the register for this board of 4. The Charities Register does not require one to be identified, so this is a gap in the public record rather than a finding about the board.
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$5.4M
$6.1M
$122.7M
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2026). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Endowment Foundation
Special Entity TypeThis is an endowment foundation that holds investments and provides grants. High reserves are expected and appropriate - this is not an operating charity.
Rating Note: Endowment foundations are rated using specialized criteria that recognize high reserves as appropriate. Metrics like grant distribution rate and investment returns are prioritized over program spending ratios.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
The David Levene Foundation provides funds towards the relief of poverty, advancement of health, the advancement of education and such other charitable purpose (other than the advancement of religion) within New Zealand
Who We Serve
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Revenue Diversification
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Peer Comparison
Ranked against 59 peers · Social Services · $1M – $10M
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