20 Million Moments of Change

 Acorn Foundation has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $20 million in total distributions to the Western Bay of Plenty community since its founding in 2003.

This achievement stems from the collective generosity of more than 700 local donors whose contributions have created a lasting legacy in the region.

Make a gift that keeps on giving

Unlike a one-off donation to a specific charity, gifts given through the Acorn Foundation’s Smarter Giving Model are invested in perpetuity, generating income that is distributed annually to community organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty. This means that a gift from a generous donor will continue to give back to causes close to their heart, for many years to come.

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News and updates

BirdWatch & Biowool: Cashmore Scholar Turns Kiwi Ideas into Impact

16 Jul 2025

BirdWatch & Biowool: Cashmore Scholar Turns Kiwi Ideas into Impact

Massey design student Toby McGuffie turns strong wool into reusable panels and creates BirdWatch to track native birds, both made possible by a Cashmore Family Scholarship.

Sally’s Angels Celebrate 10 Years of Giving Back 

18 Jul 2025

Sally’s Angels Celebrate 10 Years of Giving Back 

This year marks a very special milestone for one of our Giving Circles, Sally’s Angels. For the past 10 years, this group of Tauranga friends has been quietly making a big difference in our community.…

Curiosity Abroad: Lessons from Acorns Trip to Canada

14 Jul 2025

Curiosity Abroad: Lessons from Acorns Trip to Canada

In May 2025, Acorn Foundation’s team travelled 12,000 km to meet three of Canada’s leading community foundations and attend the Community Foundations of Canada conference in Halifax. Their…

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