Government Dependency Report

Analyzing charity reliance on government funding

Why funding diversification matters: Charities heavily dependent on government funding face risks when policy changes, budget cuts, or political shifts occur. A diversified funding base (donations, program revenue, investments) provides greater financial resilience and independence in pursuing their charitable mission.
Charities Analyzed
148
With government funding data
High Dependency
0
>75% government funded
Avg Dependency
0.0%
across all charities
Total Govt Funding
$0
flowing to charities

Government Dependency by Sector

Other
0%
113 charities
Animal Welfare
0%
2 charities
Religion
0%
9 charities
Community Development
0%
4 charities
Arts & Culture
0%
4 charities
Education
0%
4 charities

Funding Risk Distribution

0
Critical (>90%)
0
High (75-90%)
0
Moderate (50-75%)
0
Low (25-50%)
148
Minimal (<25%)
0%
govt funded
Central Otago Health Services LimitedMinimal
Other• Central OtagoGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Tui Ora LimitedMinimal
Other• New PlymouthGrade B-
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
Queen Margaret College IncorporatedMinimal
Other• WellingtonGrade B-
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
The Malaghan Institute of Medical ResearchMinimal
Other• WellingtonGrade C-
0%
govt funded
Activate Foundation TrustMinimal
Other• HamiltonGrade C+
0%
govt funded
Waikato Kindergarten AssociationMinimal
Other• HamiltonGrade C
0%
govt funded
Malcorp Biodiscoveries LimitedMinimal
Other• WellingtonGrade D
0%
govt funded
Te Puna Ora O Mataatua Charitable TrustMinimal
Other• WhakataneGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Presbyterian Support SouthlandMinimal
Other• InvercargillGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Acorn FoundationMinimal
Animal Welfare• TaurangaGrade C+
0%
govt funded
Northbridge Lifecare TrustMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade D
0%
govt funded
Kia PuāwaiMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Activate Faith Group TrustMinimal
Other• HamiltonGrade C
0%
govt funded
Otago Peninsula Biodiversity TrustMinimal
Other• DunedinGrade B-
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
Masonic Care LimitedMinimal
Other• Lower HuttGrade D
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika TrustMinimal
Other• KaitaiaGrade C
0%
govt funded
Whakatohea Maori Trust BoardMinimal
Other• OpotikiGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki IncorporatedMinimal
Other• ThamesGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Trust House LimitedMinimal
Other• MastertonGrade C-
0%
govt funded
Downie Stewart FoundationMinimal
Other• DunedinGrade B+
0%
govt funded
Tamahere Eventide Home TrustMinimal
Other• HamiltonGrade C
0%
govt funded
The Museum of Transport and Technology SocietyMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade B
0%
govt funded
Academy Of Diving TrustMinimal
Religion• Palmerston NorthGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Adam FoundationMinimal
Community Development• Wellington
0%
govt funded
Victoria University of Wellington FoundationMinimal
Religion• WellingtonGrade C+
0%
govt funded
STRIVE Community TrustMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade C
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
Christ's College CanterburyMinimal
Other• ChristchurchGrade C
0%
govt funded
Queen Elizabeth The Second National TrustMinimal
Other• WellingtonGrade B+
0%
govt funded
Laidlaw College IncorporatedMinimal
Religion• AucklandGrade C-
0%
govt funded
Kerikeri Retirement Village LimitedMinimal
Arts & Culture• KerikeriGrade C+
0%
govt funded
St John Of God Hauora TrustMinimal
Other• ChristchurchGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Hugh Green FoundationMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade C+
0%
govt funded
Te Matatini Society IncorporatedMinimal
Other• WellingtonGrade D
0%
govt funded
ADL LimitedMinimal
Education• Dunedin
0%
govt funded
Waitaha Primary Health LimitedMinimal
Other• DunedinGrade B
0%
govt funded
Mohua Ventures LimitedMinimal
Other• TakakaGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Odyssey House Trust ChristchurchMinimal
Other• ChristchurchGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Te Hapori Hauora | Mōhua Community Land TrustMinimal
Other• TākakaGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Tauranga Tertiary Campus Charitable TrustMinimal
Religion• TaurangaGrade C
0%
govt funded
Activate Developments LimitedMinimal
Animal Welfare• Hamilton
0%
govt funded
The South Seas Health Care TrustMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade B
0%
govt funded
Ngaakau Tapatahi Trust BoardMinimal
Other• HamiltonGrade B
0%
govt funded
The Joe Aspell TrustMinimal
Other• Wellington
0%
govt funded
Carlaw Heritage TrustMinimal
Community Development• AucklandGrade C+
0%
govt funded
Ngati Koata TrustMinimal
Environment• NelsonGrade F
0%
govt funded
Whanganui Regional Health NetworkMinimal
Other• WanganuiGrade B
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
Abilities IncorporatedMinimal
Health• Auckland
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
Ruapani Ki Waikaremoana TrustMinimal
Arts & Culture• WairoaGrade D
0%
govt funded
Te Runanga-o-Turanganui-a-KiwaMinimal
Other• GisborneGrade F
0%
govt funded
Cure KidsMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade C-
0%
govt funded
Otautahi Community Housing TrustMinimal
Other• ChristchurchGrade C
0%
govt funded
Monte Cecilia Housing TrustMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade B
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
Abbeyfield New Zealand IncorporatedMinimal
Arts & Culture• Nelson
0%
govt funded
Abbeyfield Properties LimitedMinimal
Arts & Culture• Nelson
0%
govt funded
The St Margarets College Trust BoardMinimal
Other• ChristchurchGrade C+
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
New Zealand Association Of Jehovah's WitnessesMinimal
Other• PapakuraGrade B+
0%
govt funded
OSPRI New Zealand LimitedMinimal
Other• WellingtonGrade B-
0%
govt funded
Kahungunu Asset Holding Company LimitedMinimal
Other• HastingsGrade C-
0%
govt funded
Hauora Hokianga TrustMinimal
Other• NorthlandGrade B
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
The Fred Hollows Foundation (NZ)Minimal
Other• AucklandGrade C
0%
govt funded
The Open Home Foundation Of New ZealandMinimal
Other• Lower HuttGrade B
0%
govt funded
Greenpeace Aotearoa IncorporatedMinimal
Environment• AucklandGrade C
0%
govt funded
Te Kohao Health LimitedMinimal
Other• HamiltonGrade B
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
The Baptist Union Of New ZealandMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade F
0%
govt funded
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese Of WellingtonMinimal
Other• WellingtonGrade C-
0%
govt funded
Hospice Waikato TrustMinimal
Education• HamiltonGrade C+
0%
govt funded
Tennis Auckland Region IncorporatedMinimal
Community Development• AucklandGrade C+
0%
govt funded
He Waka Tapu LimitedMinimal
Social Services• ChristchurchGrade F
0%
govt funded
The Auckland Maritime FoundationMinimal
Religion• AucklandGrade C+
0%
govt funded
MANUKAU NEW LIFE COMMUNITY TRUSTMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade B-
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
National Assistance FundMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade B
0%
govt funded
Central Air Ambulance Rescue LimitedMinimal
Other• TaupōGrade B
0%
govt funded
MASH TrustMinimal
Other• Palmerston NorthGrade B+
0%
govt funded
Te Runanga o Ngati WhatuaMinimal
Other• WhangareiGrade B
0%
govt funded
Life Education Trust SouthlandMinimal
Other• InvercargillGrade B
0%
govt funded
MANGAWEKA TURNBULL PLUNKET TRUSTMinimal
Other• TAIHAPEGrade B
0%
govt funded
0%
govt funded
Harbour Hockey Charitable TrustMinimal
Community Development• AucklandGrade F
0%
govt funded
Diocesan School Heritage FoundationMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade C-
0%
govt funded
The Cawthron FoundationMinimal
Education• NelsonGrade B+
0%
govt funded
The King's College TrusteesMinimal
Other• AucklandGrade F
0%
govt funded
Visionwest Community TrustMinimal
Social Services• AucklandGrade B+
0%
govt funded
Anglican Diocese of Christchurch - General Trust EstateMinimal
Religion• ChristchurchGrade F
0%
govt funded
Waikato River AuthorityMinimal
Sports & Recreation• HamiltonGrade D
0%
govt funded
Comcare Charitable TrustMinimal
Social Services• ChristchurchGrade C+
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Understanding Government Dependency

Dependency Levels

  • Critical (>90%): Extremely vulnerable to policy changes
  • High (75-90%): Significant dependency, limited alternatives
  • Moderate (50-75%): Noticeable but manageable reliance
  • Low (25-50%): Balanced funding mix
  • Minimal (<25%): Highly diversified

Risks of High Government Dependency

  • Vulnerability to political and budget changes
  • Reduced independence in pursuing mission
  • Contract requirements may limit flexibility
  • Cash flow issues if payments delayed
  • May prioritize government priorities over community needs