J R McKenzie Trust
Moderate detailA philanthropic family trust grantmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand since 1940, distributing approximately $5 million annually. Funds community organisations working towards social justice and equity through transformational, systemic change across four strategic pillars: Te Pou Maori, Poutu Pasefika, Pou Whanau, and Pou CaRE.
Grant Range
$5,000 - $150,000
What they fund
Who can apply
What they care about
Equity and social justice, transformational systemic change, community self-determination, fairer access to resources. Quick Response grants up to $30,000 for seed funding; Impact Grants over $30,000 for multi-year initiatives.
What makes a strong application
Demonstrate alignment with equity-focused vision. Show how your work creates systemic change rather than one-off service delivery. Strong community voice and shared power in project design.