20 Million Moments of Change

 Acorn Foundation has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $20 million in total distributions to the Western Bay of Plenty community since its founding in 2003.

This achievement stems from the collective generosity of more than 700 local donors whose contributions have created a lasting legacy in the region.

Make a gift that keeps on giving

Unlike a one-off donation to a specific charity, gifts given through the Acorn Foundation’s Smarter Giving Model are invested in perpetuity, generating income that is distributed annually to community organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty. This means that a gift from a generous donor will continue to give back to causes close to their heart, for many years to come.

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News and updates

University of Waikato Tauranga campus scholarships celebrated

20 Mar 2025

University of Waikato Tauranga campus scholarships celebrated

On Thursday 14 March, students from the University of Waikato Tauranga campus celebrated their awards with their friends and family.

Acorn Foundation celebrates over $20M in distributions to the community

10 Mar 2025

Acorn Foundation celebrates over $20M in distributions to the community

This achievement stems from the collective generosity of more than 700 local donors whose contributions have created a lasting legacy in the region.

2025 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction Finalists Announced

06 Mar 2025

2025 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction Finalists Announced

Dazzling books that ‘address our moment’s most urgent concerns’

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