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
12
With government funding data
High Dependency
4
>75% government funded
Avg Dependency
1158.6%
across all charities
Total Govt Funding
$174.4M
flowing to charities

Government Dependency by Sector

Māori Development
13568%
1 charities
Community Development
80%
1 charities
Social Services
42%
3 charities
Other
21%
3 charities
Education
0%
3 charities
Environment
0%
1 charities

Funding Risk Distribution

2
Critical (>90%)
2
High (75-90%)
1
Moderate (50-75%)
0
Low (25-50%)
7
Minimal (<25%)
13568%
govt funded
National Urban Maori AuthorityCritical
Māori Development• AucklandGrade F
99%
govt funded
Brackenridge Services LimitedCritical
Other• ChristchurchGrade B
81%
govt funded
Barnardos New Zealand IncorporatedHigh
Social Services• WellingtonGrade A-
80%
govt funded
Waipareira Investment GroupHigh
Community Development• AucklandGrade F
74%
govt funded
Te Whanau O Waipareira TrustModerate
Social Services• Waitakere CityGrade C
0%
govt funded
Visionwest Community TrustMinimal
Social Services• AucklandGrade B+
0%
govt funded
Barnardos New Zealand FoundationMinimal
Education• WellingtonGrade C+
0%
govt funded
OSPRI New Zealand LimitedMinimal
Other• WellingtonGrade B-
0%
govt funded
TBfree New Zealand LimitedMinimal
Other• WellingtonGrade B-
0%
govt funded
The Cawthron Institute Trust BoardMinimal
Education• NelsonGrade B
0%
govt funded
The Cawthron FoundationMinimal
Education• NelsonGrade B+
0%
govt funded
Greenpeace Aotearoa IncorporatedMinimal
Environment• AucklandGrade C

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