22 Years Later, $25 Million of Local Impact
Thanks to the generosity of more than 500+ donor funds, Acorn Foundation has gifted over $25 million since 2003 to hundreds of local community organisations and scholarship programmes.
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.
“I’ve always been community-minded so it seemed logical to set up a fund with Acorn. The fund keeps on earning interest, so you’re getting maximum value from one amount of money.”
– Ann Owen, Acorn donor
“The Acorn Foundation is a standout for its local focus on the special needs of our community, identifying individuals and truly worthwhile organisations that may deserve but otherwise never receive support. We’ve already seen some of the results of its work. Acorn will make this region a better place.”
– Gay & Murray Read-Smith, Acorn donors
“Giving through the Acorn Foundation is a wonderful way to help. Acorn ‘keeps its ear to the ground’ which we think is very important as we don’t really know who needs money the most. We have been happy in New Zealand and want to give something back.”
– Mary McGowan with husband, Roy, Acorn donors
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News and updates
More Than the Sum: The Story of Collective Giving
Collective giving allows everyday people to combine their generosity and make a greater impact together. Discover how Acorn Foundation’s four giving circles are supporting charities and community…
Scholarships Supporting the Next Generation at Waikato University
Students, donors, whānau and supporters gathered at the University of Waikato’s Tauranga campus to celebrate the latest recipients of scholarships administered through Acorn Foundation. The evening…
Sharing Community Gems with Acorn donors
Acorn Foundation’s new Field of Interest events are helping donors connect more closely with local charities and community organisations across the Western Bay of Plenty. Through small-group visits,…