Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation — Education Charity in Wellington
Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation is a Charitable Trust charity in the Education sector, based in Wellington, Wellington. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity C+ (69/100). Annual revenue: $1.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: Vision: We believe law is essential to a flourishing society - one that is just, tolerant and fair. Our vision is of an Aotearoa New Zealand where everyone understands the role and value of the law, and everyone enjoys the protection and opportunity that it provides. Mission: We support legal research, education and scholarship that contributes to our vision for Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Registration Number
- CC53658
- Charity Type
- Charitable Trust
- Registration Date
- 2016-05-17
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- C+ (69/100)
- Sector
- Education
- Location
- Wellington, Wellington
- Website
- https://www.borrinfoundation.nz/
- em@nikaufoundation.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (foundation)
- Data as at
- March 2026
Beneficiaries: Other - All
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $1.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $4.3M NZD
- Total Assets
- $46.3M NZD
- Net Assets
- $46.2M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.2 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 3
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.0M | $4.3M | $46.2M |
| 2025 | $4.6M | $3.8M | $49.5M |
| 2024 | $1.0M | $0.0M | $39.9M |
| 2023 | $0.9M | $0.0M | $35.9M |
| 2022 | $0.9M | $0.0M | $36.2M |
| 2021 | $1.3M | $0.0M | $40.3M |
| 2020 | $1.5M | $0.1M | $32.3M |
| 2019 | $1.5M | $1.2M | $46.1M |
| 2018 | $1.9M | $1.6M | $44.1M |
| 2017 | $39.7M | $1.0M | $41.3M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- C+
- Overall Score
- 69/100
- Financial Score
- 75
- Governance Score
- 55
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (4)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| David Studders | Finance and Systems Manager | 2026-03-03 |
| Emma Lewis | Executive Director | 2022-04-19 |
| Pulotu Tupe Solomon-Tanoa'i | Chief Philanthropic Officer | 2020-03-10 |
| Nikau Foundation | Trustee | 2016-06-22 |
Former Officers (1)
- Alexandrina Calian — Chief Financial Officer (departed 2025-11-21)
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Michael and Suzanne Borrin 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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Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2026). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
Grant-Making Trust
Special Entity TypeThis trust makes grants to other organizations. It does not deliver programs directly.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
About
Vision: We believe law is essential to a flourishing society - one that is just, tolerant and fair. Our vision is of an Aotearoa New Zealand where everyone understands the role and value of the law, and everyone enjoys the protection and opportunity that it provides. Mission: We support legal research, education and scholarship that contributes to our vision for Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Ranked against 152 peers · Education · $100K – $1M
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