Robin Hood Index11 Charities
Which charities give it all away vs build reserves? Compare surplus ratios to see who redistributes donor funds most effectively vs who accumulates assets.
How it works: The Robin Hood Index measures each charity's surplus ratio (revenue minus expenses, as % of revenue). Negative = spending more than received (generous). Near zero = balanced. Positive = building reserves. Note: Endowment foundations are expected to accumulate - they're marked separately.
Generous (Deficit)
1
Balanced
6
Reserve Builders
2
Avg Surplus Ratio
+17.1%
| Charity | Sector | Revenue | Surplus | Surplus % | Type | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenpeace Aotearoa Incorporated | Environment | $9.8M | $-1,045,741 | -10.7% | Deficit Spender | C |
| The Cawthron Institute Trust Board | Education | $48.4M | $-1,155,000 | -2.4% | Balanced | B |
| Barnardos New Zealand Incorporated | Social Services | $59.4M | $-1,214,000 | -2.0% | Balanced | A- |
| Visionwest Community Trust | Social Services | $129.5M | $142K | +0.1% | Balanced | B+ |
| Brackenridge Services Limited | Other | $41.3M | $996K | +2.4% | Balanced | B |
| OSPRI New Zealand Limited | Other | $92.0M | $11.9M | +13.0% | Modest Surplus | B- |
| TBfree New Zealand Limited | Other | $57.7M | $8.2M | +14.2% | Modest Surplus | B- |
| Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust | Social Services | $94.0M | $24.0M | +25.6% | Reserve Builder | C |
| Waipareira Investment Group | Community Development | $9.3M | $2.9M | +30.9% | Reserve Builder | F |
| Barnardos New Zealand Foundation | Education | $225K | $121K | +53.7% | Endowment (Expected) | C+ |
| The Cawthron Foundation | Education | $409K | $257K | +62.8% | Endowment (Expected) | B+ |