University of Auckland
81% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
University of Auckland is a 501(c)(3) organization, registered in 2016, with $927,508,695 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
Auckland 1142, New Zealand, 00000 EIN 98-0148939 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2023)
$927.5M
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$881.3M
Net assets
$2.5B
Employees
13,110
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $8 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For University of Auckland: 81% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · +5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For University of Auckland: 34 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For University of Auckland: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For University of Auckland: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
An international university, recognized for excellence in teaching, learning, research, and contributions to knowledge to serve local, national and international communities.
Contact & location
- Address
- Auckland 1142, New Zealand, 00000
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- State
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- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $658.2M (FY2015) to $927.5M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $479.9MNet assets $2.5B
Operating margin
5.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9B
Total liabilities
$479.9M
Net assets
$2.5B
Salaries & benefits
$480.3M
55% of expenses
Board members
10
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $927,508,695▲5.7% | $881,271,294▲7.5% | $2,461,221,214▼1.0% | $2,941,121,937▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $877,243,389▼5.3% | $819,849,325▼5.8% | $2,485,702,704▼7.6% | $2,946,039,615▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $926,545,500▲19.6% | $870,365,850▲9.5% | $2,691,271,882▲29.8% | $3,144,304,548▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $775,017,775▼4.6% | $794,695,739▲2.0% | $2,073,752,147▼2.4% | $2,522,215,744▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $812,699,842▼2.1% | $779,336,416▼1.3% | $2,125,015,198▲2.7% | $2,579,933,092▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $830,505,038▲13.9% | $789,734,588▲12.1% | $2,069,980,805▲13.2% | $2,406,651,702▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $729,260,369▲6.8% | $704,728,225▲8.4% | $1,828,501,301▼1.4% | $2,133,548,284▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $682,970,945▲3.8% | $649,839,996▲5.0% | $1,854,065,647▲53.4% | $2,129,525,886▲43.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $658,235,518 | $619,072,568 | $1,208,799,206 | $1,485,316,928 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Dawn Freshwater — $463,190 (0.05% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Freshwater | Vice-chancellor | 40 | $463,190 |
| Charles Mcghee | Professor | 40 | $364,780 |
| Adrienne Cleland | Deputy V-c (admin & Registrar) | 38 | $307,334 |
| Andrew Hill | Assistant Dean | 40 | $305,818 |
| Gerard Rowe | Dean of Engineering (thru 12/2023) | 40 | $294,522 |
| Valerie Linton | Provost | 40 | $294,429 |
| John Hosking | Dean of Science | 40 | $290,499 |
| Sue Roberts | Director Libraries | 38 | $266,919 |
| Susan Watson | Dean of Business & Economics | 40 | $266,919 |
| Rod Mcnaughton | Director Innov Prof Dev | 40 | $264,777 |
| Karaponi Okesene-gafa | Senior Lecturer | 40 | $249,385 |
| Jane Harding | Professor | 40 | $248,110 |
| Simon Neale | Property Services | 40 | $245,738 |
| Tim Bluett | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $245,244 |
| Robert Greenberg | Dean of Arts | 40 | $244,626 |
| Frank Bloomfield | Liggins Institute | 40 | $243,203 |
| John Fraser | Dean of Fmhs (thru 03/23)/professor | 40 | $233,435 |
| Erik Lithander | Dvc Strategic Engmt | 40 | $232,908 |
| Andrew Phipps | Director Hr | 38 | $230,253 |
| Stephen Whiteside | Chief Digital Officer | 40 | $222,473 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkins Limited | Construction | $95,694,510 |
| Montana Catering Limited | Catering | $10,928,113 |
| Up International College Nz Limited | Education Pathway Provider | $10,363,433 |
| Aspec Construction Ltd | Construction | $8,336,927 |
| Marsh Limited | Insurance Services Provider | $8,281,441 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is University of Auckland a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. University of Auckland is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-0148939.
- What is University of Auckland's EIN?
- University of Auckland's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-0148939.
- How much revenue does University of Auckland report?
- University of Auckland reported $927,508,695 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of University of Auckland's spending goes to programs?
- University of Auckland spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does University of Auckland have?
- CharityIndex grades University of Auckland A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does University of Auckland's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on University of Auckland's latest Form 990 is $463,190, paid to Dawn Freshwater (Vice-chancellor).
Explore more
Data for University of Auckland (EIN 98-0148939) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.