Nau Mai, Haere Mai | Welcome to Taranaki Foundation

Taranaki Foundation is a charitable community foundation created for the people of Taranaki, by the people of Taranaki. Our vision is to grow the prosperity of our region through community giving, partnerships, and philanthropy.

We connect donors with the people, causes and projects they care about – whether that’s creating an endowment fund or scholarship, leaving a gift in a Will, establishing a fund in memory of a loved one, or supporting a cause close to their heart – so every gift creates lasting impact.

Our funding model is simple but powerful: gifts are invested, with the returns distributed as grants while the original donations continue to grow, providing support for generations to come.

Our strategic 10-year goal is to grow our funds to $150 million by 2035, so we can distribute $3 million annually to support community organisations. Strengthen partnerships and address the most pressing needs across Taranaki – ensuring a thriving, generous region for generations to come.

Discover how to make your charitable giving go further.