Chinmaya Mission - New Zealand — Religion Charity in Auckland
Chinmaya Mission - New Zealand is a Trust charity in the Religion sector, based in Auckland, Auckland. CharityData rates this charity A- (87.7/100). Annual revenue: $6.0M NZD. Financial data as at March 2026.
Mission: Our Vision: The inner transformation of individuals through knowledge of Vendanta, spiritual practices and service to society ,resulting in a happy world around them. Our Mission: To provide to individuals from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness , enabling them to become positive contributors to society. As a spiritual institution, we aim for inner growth at individual and collective levels. The mission offers a wide array of Vedanta study forums for all ages.
- Registration Number
- CC20072
- Charity Type
- Trust
- Registration Date
- 2007-11-18
- Status
- Active
- CharityData Rating
- A- (87.7/100)
- Sector
- Religion
- Location
- Auckland, Auckland
- accounts@chinmaya.org.nz
- Data as at
- March 2026
Beneficiaries: Other - All
Financial Summary
- Total Revenue
- $6.0M NZD
- Total Expenses
- $4.9M NZD
- Total Assets
- $7.3M NZD
- Net Assets
- $2.0M NZD
- Reserve Months
- 0.2 months of operating expenses
- Financial Year End
- 2026-03-31
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.0M | $4.9M | $2.0M |
| 2025 | $0.5M | $0.7M | $1.1M |
| 2024 | $0.3M | $0.6M | $1.1M |
| 2023 | $0.3M | $0.6M | $1.4M |
| 2022 | $0.3M | $0.3M | $1.8M |
| 2021 | $0.5M | $0.1M | $1.8M |
| 2020 | $0.4M | $0.2M | $1.3M |
| 2019 | $0.2M | $0.2M | $1.1M |
| 2018 | $0.2M | $0.1M | $1.1M |
| 2017 | $0.3M | $0.1M | $1.0M |
CharityData Rating
- Overall Grade
- A-
- Overall Score
- 87.7/100
- Financial Score
- 97.4
- Governance Score
- 65
- Transparency Score
- 65
Board Members and Officers
Current Officers (7)
| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Rahul Chopra | Trustee and Marketing Manager | 2021-08-12 |
| Prabha Hariswamy | Trustee | 2010-04-18 |
| Brahmacharini Chaitanya | Trustee | 2007-11-19 |
| Swaroopananda Swami | Trustee | 2007-11-19 |
| Kishan Raj | Trustee | 2007-08-31 |
| Amrat Ranchhod | Trustee | 2007-08-31 |
| Ramalingam Ulaganathan | Trustee | 2007-08-31 |
Former Officers (5)
- Charul Shah — Trustee and Secretary to the Board of Trustees (departed 2023-05-26)
- Vinayak Nigudkar — Trustee (departed 2021-01-21)
- Tejomayananda Swami — Trustee (departed 2017-04-10)
- Subhashini Karan — Trustee (departed 2020-07-08)
- Vinod Kumar Patel — Trustee (departed 2021-08-12)
Funding Sources
- Foundation North — $100,000
- Rano Community Trust — $15,000
- Four Winds Foundation Limited — $10,000
- Blue Sky Community Trust — $3,000
- Trillian Trust Limited — $2,520
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Chinmaya Mission - New Zealand
Financial data as at March 2026. Sourced from Charities Services register.
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- No chair recorded on the registerNo chair or presiding role is recorded in the register for this board of 7. 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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About
Our Vision: The inner transformation of individuals through knowledge of Vendanta, spiritual practices and service to society ,resulting in a happy world around them. Our Mission: To provide to individuals from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness , enabling them to become positive contributors to society. As a spiritual institution, we aim for inner growth at individual and collective levels. The mission offers a wide array of Vedanta study forums for all ages.
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Ranked against 34 peers · Religion · $1M – $10M
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