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Cents to the Cause
For every dollar spent, how many cents reach programs? This metric shows what proportion of a charity's total expenses goes directly to delivering its mission.
24,889
Charities Analysed
83c
NZ Average
19,386
75c+ (Excellent)
2,412
50-74c (Fair)
3,091
<50c (Low)
Sector Averages
Showing 50 of 24889 charities
| # | Charity | Cents to Cause | Total Expenses | Program $ | Grade | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Te Whanau O Waipareira Trust Auckland | 100c | $69.9M | $69.9M | Social Services | |
| 2 | OSPRI New Zealand Limited Wellington | 100c | $80.0M | $80.0M | Health | |
| 3 | Barnardos New Zealand Incorporated Wellington | 100c | $60.6M | $60.6M | Social Services | |
| 4 | TBfree New Zealand Limited Wellington | 100c | $49.5M | $49.5M | Health | |
| 5 | The Cawthron Institute Trust Board Nelson | 100c | $50.9M | $50.9M | Education | |
| 6 | Waipareira Investment Group Auckland | 100c | $6.4M | $6.4M | Community Development | |
| 7 | The Cawthron Foundation Nelson | 100c | $152K | $152K | Education | |
| 8 | Internet New Zealand Incorporated Wellington | 100c | $15.9M | $15.9M | Education | |
| 9 | Tandem Ministries Auckland | 100c | $9.4M | $9.4M | Religion | |
| 10 | Cornwall Park Trust Board Auckland | 100c | $9.9M | $9.9M | Sports & Recreation | |
| 11 | Manurewa Marae Trust Board 2008 Incorporated Auckland | 100c | $8.3M | $8.3M | Social Services | |
| 12 | Activate Foundation Trust Hamilton | 100c | $29.5M | $29.5M | Education | |
| 13 | Hauora Hokianga Trust Northland | 100c | $23.0M | $23.0M | Health | |
| 14 | New Zealand Association of Jehovah's Witnesses Papakura | 100c | $26.6M | $26.6M | Religion | |
| 15 | Rātā Foundation Limited Christchurch | 100c | $21.6M | $21.6M | Social Services | |
| 16 | Kimi Hauora Wairau Marlborough PHO Trust Blenheim | 100c | $20.0M | $20.0M | Health | |
| 17 | Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Wellington | 100c | $21.8M | $21.8M | Education | |
| 18 | The Jasmine Charitable Trust Wellington | 100c | $21.2M | $21.2M | Other | |
| 19 | Te Kohanga Reo National Trust Board Wellington | 100c | $37.5M | $37.5M | Education | |
| 20 | Te Oranganui Trust (Incorporated) Whanganui | 100c | $22.8M | $22.8M | Health | |
| 21 | Waitaha Primary Health Limited Dunedin | 100c | $22.7M | $22.7M | Health | |
| 22 | STRIVE Community Trust Auckland | 100c | $22.4M | $22.4M | Social Services | |
| 23 | Central Otago Health Incorporated Clyde | 100c | $22.7M | $22.7M | Health | |
| 24 | National Animal Identification And Tracing (NAIT) Limited Wellington | 100c | $10.9M | $10.9M | Animal Welfare | |
| 25 | Tamahere Eventide Home Trust Hamilton | 100c | $20.3M | $20.3M | Health | |
| 26 | Te Puna Ora O Mataatua Charitable Trust Whakatane | 100c | $31.6M | $31.5M | Health | |
| 27 | Apprentice Training New Zealand 2010 Trust Auckland | 100c | $24.5M | $24.5M | Education | |
| 28 | Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Hastings | 100c | $18.7M | $18.7M | Community Development | |
| 29 | Predator Free 2050 Limited Auckland | 100c | $20.2M | $20.2M | Environment | |
| 30 | Community Connections Supported Living Charitable Trust Paraparaumu | 100c | $25.1M | $25.1M | Social Services | |
| 31 | Te Hauora O Te Hiku O Te Ika Trust Kaitaia | 100c | $26.3M | $26.3M | Health | |
| 32 | St John Of God Hauora Trust Christchurch | 100c | $23.6M | $23.6M | Social Services | |
| 33 | The University of Auckland Medical & Health Sciences Foundation Auckland | 100c | $22.8M | $22.8M | Education | |
| 34 | Auckland PHO Limited Auckland | 100c | $29.2M | $29.2M | Health | |
| 35 | The Open Home Foundation Of New Zealand Lower Hutt | 100c | $24.7M | $24.7M | Social Services | |
| 36 | Knox Home Trust Auckland | 100c | $27.8M | $27.7M | Health | |
| 37 | Medical Council Of New Zealand Wellington | 100c | $25.8M | $25.8M | Health | |
| 38 | The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Wellington | 100c | $2.7M | $2.7M | Education | |
| 39 | Hauraki Primary Health Organisation (PHO) Trust Thames | 100c | $41.0M | $40.9M | Health | |
| 40 | Whanganui Regional Health Network Wanganui | 100c | $31.1M | $31.1M | Health | |
| 41 | Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Incorporated Christchurch | 100c | $32.1M | $32.1M | Education | |
| 42 | Presbyterian Support Southland Invercargill | 100c | $31.1M | $31.1M | Social Services | |
| 43 | Hutton Wilson Charitable Trust Auckland | 100c | $35.8M | $35.8M | Community Development | |
| 44 | Christchurch Methodist Central Mission Christchurch | 100c | $31.4M | $31.4M | Social Services | |
| 45 | Presbyterian Support Services (South Canterbury) Limited Timaru | 100c | $1.4M | $1.4M | Community Development | |
| 46 | Te Rau Puāwai Education Trust Auckland | 100c | $20.5M | $20.5M | Education | |
| 47 | National Assistance Fund Auckland | 100c | $58.4M | $58.2M | Education | |
| 48 | Central Air Ambulance Rescue Limited Taupō | 100c | $58.7M | $58.6M | Health | |
| 49 | Trinity Lands Limited Putaruru | 100c | $98.0M | $98.0M | Religion | |
| 50 | Diocesan School Heritage Foundation Auckland | 100c | $840K | $840K | Education |
Data sourced from Charities Services register and annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. Scores are calculated using disclosed methodology and are analytical tools, not investment ratings or recommendations. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz. For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data sourced from Charities Services register and annual returns. Our datasets may not be complete. Automated analysis can produce errors. If you believe any data on this page is incorrect, please contact us at hello@charitydata.co.nz.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.