A socially just and inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand
Kia hua mai he whenua ka toko i te tika me te pono hei korowai mō Aotearoa
Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to the J R McKenzie Trust.
The J R McKenzie Trust is a philanthropic family trust that has been grantmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand since 1940. Our primary focus is to fund community organisations and initiatives whose purpose and goals are aligned with our vision of “a socially just and inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand”, and which aim to advance equity through transformational, systemic change.
Our funding is made possible by dividends received each year from Rangatira Investments, a company established by Sir J R McKenzie in 1937, that pioneered private investment in New Zealand. Today it grows iconic New Zealand businesses utilising a co-investment model.
The Trust is registered with Charities Services CC54094 and is a member of Philanthropy NZ.
Please browse our website to learn more about us, what we fund and the people and organisations we support.
Funding
August 2025
J R McKenzie Trust funds are now fully allocated for this financial year. If you are seeking a grant, you may be interested in our Other Funders page.
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