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Key facts
Counted staff
39
self-reported 2–10 band
Founded
1998
28 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Nonprofit
self-reported
Description
Every young Kiwi deserves the same opportunities.
Unleash the potential of talented but disadvantaged New Zealanders, with life-changing education and support.
Let’s level the playing field - Socio-economic status shouldn’t stop young people from achieving their dreams. But many bright students simply don’t have the financial resources and professional networks most people rely on to get started in their careers.
While financial assistance is crucial for students from lower-income households, so is having role models who have been to university, and access to work opportunities in the professional world.
With your help, First Foundation provides targeted support in all three of these areas, to give talented Kiwis from challenging backgrounds the opportunities many of us take for granted.
Financial support Each of our scholars gets $4000 a year for three years, to go towards their university costs. This takes away the burden of a big student loan, making it easier for them to attend university rather than going straight into low-skilled work to support their families.
Mentoring Many of our scholars are the first in their family to attend university, and might not have tertiary-qualified role models who can help them make this transition. We match them with a dedicated mentor, who helps them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Work experience Students with financial challenges also tend to lack access to influential social and professional networks, compared with their peers at high decile schools. To provide this crucial source of information and opportunity, we arrange for them to do at least four weeks of paid work experience each year. This lets them grow their skills and relationships in a safe work environment.
“My life completely changed” “My dream of making my parents proud and changing the story of my family. They have given me hope and have given me wings" - Daniel Mea’ole-Naea, 2017 OCS scholar
Specialties
- corporate social responsibility
- sponsorship
- impact investment
- philanthropy
- work experience
- mentoring
- scholarships
All 8 specialties
- Scholarships
- Work Experience
- Financial Assistance
- Sponsorship
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Impact Investment
- Philanthropy
- Mentoring
Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZ300 Great South Road; Greenlane; AucklandPrimary
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at First Foundation?
39 counted staff profiles at January 2026, above the self-reported 2–10 band.
Where does First Foundation have offices?
One address on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 300 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland.
Has First Foundation raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does First Foundation list as its specialties?
Eight tags on the brand's own list, among them corporate social responsibility, sponsorship and impact investment.
Which companies are listed alongside First Foundation?
17 profiles list First Foundation as a peer — 93rd percentile in Non-profit Organizations. It lists ten peers of its own. 26 Seasons and Kupe Leadership Scholarship list it back.