The Aotearoa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Aotearoa Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $46,259 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.3 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$46,259
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$38.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 11 | $36.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 7 | $38.2 million |
How to apply
The Aotearoa Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Aotearoa Foundation funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Gift Trust | Support for the development and naming of the cancer society in auckland | $1.7 million |
| University of Auckland | 4th grant supporting auckland bioenginerring institute | $465,646 |
| University of Auckland | Centre for brain research funding3 3-yr fellowships for postdoctoral research | $59,196 |
| University of Auckland | Support for development of a perinatal research team at uali | $46,259 |
| The Gift Trust | Support for ngati rehia | $33,862 |
| The Gift Trust | Support for panui mai - read to me | $6,020 |
| The Gift Trust | General support | $4,732 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Heatley
- Claire Robertson
- Julian Jay Hart Robertson III
- Kelsey Finkel
- Alexander Robertson
Questions people ask
Does The Aotearoa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Aotearoa Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $46,259.
Who runs The Aotearoa Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Craig Heatley (Trustee), Claire Robertson (Trustee), Julian Jay Hart Robertson III (Trustee) and Kelsey Finkel (Authorized Officer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Aotearoa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and science and research.