The Tindall Foundation
Moderate detailPhilanthropic family foundation working throughout Aotearoa to support families, community and the environment. Three focus areas: Family/Whanau, Community, and Environment. No closing dates or donation rounds (apply anytime). Funding via regional Local Donation Managers (LDMs) or directly. Supports initiatives over 3 years on a declining scale. Submit at least 4 months before funds needed. Does not consider urgent or retrospective applications. Not GST registered, so donations never include GST.
Grant Range
$500 to $15,000. Year 1 up to $15,000, Year 2 up to $10,000, Year 3 up to $5,000 (declining scale). Local Donation Managers may have lower caps. No set rounds - apply anytime.
What they fund
Who can apply
What they care about
Tamariki/children, rangatahi/young people and their whanau/families are resilient, secure and thriving. Supporting early years (0-5) development. Enhancing wellbeing of mother and birthing parents. Healthy affordable housing. Supporting foster care youth. Community generosity and community foundations. Social enterprise and impact investment. Maori economic enterprise. Climate change and biodiversity.
Writing tips
Use strength-based language. Focus on outcomes for whanau/families. Demonstrate community participation approach. Show how outcomes can be evaluated. Align clearly with Tindall priority areas.
Common mistakes to avoid
Applying for urgent or retrospective funding. Not submitting at least 4 months before funds needed. Applying for excluded areas: medical/disability services, core education, sponsorships. Not having Charities Commission registration. Applying through wrong channel (must go through Local Donation Manager if one exists in your area).
What makes a strong application
Strong alignment with Tindall priority areas, demonstrated outcomes for whanau/families, community participation approach, sustainability plan, clear evaluation framework, collaborative partnerships
Application structure
Required documents
- • charities commission number
- • project budget
- • bank deposit slip