Dorje Chang Institute For Wisdom Culture — Religion Charity in Auckland
Dorje Chang Institute For Wisdom Culture is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity B- (70.3/100). Annual revenue: $0.3M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: As an affiliate of the Foundation For The Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT):- 1. TO provide authentic Mahayana Buddhist teachings and an environment conducive to the practice of those teachings within New Zealand in accordance with FPMT spiritual programmes and practices. 2. TO establish centres and schools where Mahayana Buddhist teachings will be given in New Zealand. 3. TO bring to New Zealand teachers of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism of the lineage derived from Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, and particularly that passed through Atisha down to Tsong-ka-pa (Geluk lineage). 4. TO assist finance or support any charitable organisation or activity in New Zealand of a nature in harmony with Buddhist principles. 5. TO exist as a Buddhist Community serving the needs of the community in the surrounding region by whatever means and in whatever ways possible – spiritually, materially and educationally.
- Registration Number
- CC34625
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2008-06-30
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- B- (70.3/100)
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- dci@dci.org.nz
- Data as at
- March 2026
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.3M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.2M NZD
- Total Assets
- $3.1M NZD
- Net Assets
- $3.1M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 170.9 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 2
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.3M | $0.2M | $3.1M |
| 2025 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $3.0M |
| 2024 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $2.1M |
| 2023 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $3.0M |
| 2022 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $3.0M |
| 2021 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $3.0M |
| 2020 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $3.0M |
| 2019 | $0.1M | $0.1M | $2.9M |
| 2018 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $2.9M |
| 2017 | $0.2M | $0.1M | $2.9M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- B-
- Overall Score
- 70.3/100
- Financial Score
- 72.5
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (1)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Shay Lawrence | Trustee | 2025-12-06 |
Former Officers (7)
- Teik See — Trustee
- Brian Rae — Trustee (departed 2025-09-12)
- Murray Wright — Trustee (departed 2023-08-17)
- Kathleen Frewen — Trustee
- Janet Tan — Trustee (departed 2021-06-19)
- Simon Harrison — Trustee
- Stephen Frewen — Trustee
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Dorje Chang Institute For Wisdom Culture
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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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.
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As an affiliate of the Foundation For The Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT):- 1. TO provide authentic Mahayana Buddhist teachings and an environment conducive to the practice of those teachings within New Zealand in accordance with FPMT spiritual programmes and practices. 2. TO establish centres and schools where Mahayana Buddhist teachings will be given in New Zealand. 3. TO bring to New Zealand teachers of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism of the lineage derived from Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, and particularly that passed through Atisha down to Tsong-ka-pa (Geluk lineage). 4. TO assist finance or support any charitable organisation or activity in New Zealand of a nature in harmony with Buddhist principles. 5. TO exist as a Buddhist Community serving the needs of the community in the surrounding region by whatever means and in whatever ways possible – spiritually, materially and educationally.
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