Polynesian Society Incorporated — International Aid Charity in Auckland
Polynesian Society Incorporated is a Trust charity in the International Aid sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. This organisation also provides funding to other charities. CharityData rates this charity F (16/100). Annual revenue: $0.1M NZD. 1 red flag detected. Financial data as at December 2024.
Mission: The Polynesian Society was formed in New Zealand in 1892. One of the oldest learned societies in the Southern Hemisphere, its original aim was and is to promote the scholarly study of past and present New Zealand Māori and other Pacific Island peoples and cultures. The Council is currently led by Dr. Marama Muru-Lanning. Its publications include not only the quarterly Journal of the Polynesian Society, but also a monograph series.
- Registration Number
- CC57756
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2020-05-29
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- F (16/100)
- Sector
- International Aid
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- Website
- http://thepolynesiansociety.org
- jps@auckland.ac.nz
- Funder Status
- Grant-making charity (society)
- Data as at
- December 2024
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $0.1M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $0.0M NZD
- Total Assets
- $0.2M NZD
- Net Assets
- $0.2M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 72.9 months of operating expenses
- Staff Count
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Financial Year End
- 2024-12-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.1M | $0.0M | $0.2M |
| 2023 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2022 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2021 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
| 2020 | $0.1M | $0.0M | - |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- F
- Overall Score
- 16/100
- Financial Score
- 30
- Governance Score
- 50
- Transparency Score
- 50
Red Flags
- Holding 72.9 months of expenses in reserves ($0.2M) — above the 18-month threshold
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Polynesian Society Incorporated
CC57756Auckland, AucklandRegistered 29 May 2020
Data updated: Today
Financials31 Dec 2024Rating19h ago
Financial data as at December 2024. Sourced from Charities Services register.
F
16/100
Reduced by penalties
Financial
30
Governance
50
Transparency
50
Revenue
$56.0K
Expenses
$35.3K
Assets
$214.5K
Staff
1
Financial data from Charities Services annual return (FY2024). Ratings calculated using CharityData v3.1.1 methodology.
1 red flag identified- Review the Rating tab for details
This rating may reflect incomplete data
This charity's grade of Fis based on limited data from the NZ Charities Register, which does not provide detailed expense breakdowns. Without verified program vs admin spending, efficiency scoring is unavailable and the financial score relies on health metrics only. This charity's actual performance may differ from what the available data suggests.
Funder Profile
GrantmakerThis organisation makes grants or donations to other charities and organisations.
Funding Sectors
Arts & CultureInternational Aid
Beneficiaries
MāoriPacific Peoples
Geographic Focus
Nationwide
About
Mission
The Polynesian Society was formed in New Zealand in 1892. One of the oldest learned societies in the Southern Hemisphere, its original aim was and is to promote the scholarly study of past and present New Zealand Māori and other Pacific Island peoples and cultures. The Council is currently led by Dr. Marama Muru-Lanning. Its publications include not only the quarterly Journal of the Polynesian Society, but also a monograph series.
Key Statistics
Annual Revenue
$56.0K
Total Expenses
$35.3K
Net Assets
$214.5K
Staff
1
employees
Volunteers
0
Financial Trends
Financial Trends (5 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
Expense Breakdown
API DataBased on annual return data. Detailed program/admin breakdown not available.
Financial Health Dashboard
Cents to the Cause
100c
For every $1 spent, 100c reaches programs
Strong
Sustainability
72.9mo
Could operate 72.9 months with zero revenue
Over-capitalized
Fundraising Cost
-
No fundraising data
No data
Based on latest annual return data. Metrics are calculated from reported financial data and may not reflect the full picture. View methodology
Revenue Diversification
49
Score /100
Concentrated
HHI: 5,064
Other67.3%
Investment Income16.4%
Trading / Services16.3%
HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index) measures concentration across 6 income categories. Lower HHI = more diversified. Score above 60 indicates healthy diversification.
Peer Comparison
Ranked against 101 peers · International Aid · Under $100K
Rating Score
16
Revenue
$56K
Reserve Months
72.9
Surplus
$21K
Staff Cost %
0%
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Registration
Registration NumberCC57756
Entity TypeTrust
Registered29 May 2020
StatusRegistered
Sector & Activities
Primary Sector
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