What Meridian Global Foundation does

Meridian Global Foundation is a Perth-based nonprofit foundation operating an endowment-based philanthropy model. Founded in 2005 (operational from 2006) by Dr Marcus Tan and Rueben Taylor, it pools donations from individual philanthropists and corporate sponsors into the Oracle Fund, an ethical investment endowment that preserves original capital and grants only investment returns to vetted charities annually. The foundation has donated $1.39 million over 16 years to 46 charities across Youth, Education, Health, Community, Environment, Culture, Humanitarian, and Innovation causes, with grant recipients spanning Western Australia, India, Tanzania, Kenya, Cambodia, Rwanda, and Indonesia.

The foundation's core product is the Oracle Fund, supported by an Enduring Endowment methodology with negative, neutral, and positive ESG investment screens. Donor engagement is driven through three signature annual events: the Giving Circle (participatory philanthropy where donors vote to allocate $30k, $20k, and $10k grants to three pitching charities), Impact Dinners (intimate community gatherings), and Meet the Philanthropist (storytelling and mentorship sessions). The 2023-launched Ambassador Programme, multi-tier corporate sponsorship program (Platinum to In-Kind), and Charity Nomination channel extend the platform.

Revenue is generated through individual donations (one-off or monthly) and corporate sponsorship tiers. The organization is entirely volunteer-run with a 12-person board and no paid staff, which structurally limits conventional revenue growth but keeps overheads low. The strategic target is to grow the Oracle Fund from $800K (February 2026) to $25M by 2040, enabling $1M in annual grants in perpetuity.

Name

Meridian Global Foundation

Legal name

Meridian Global Foundation

Website

https://meridianglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meridian Global Foundation is a Perth-based nonprofit operating an endowment philanthropy model (Oracle Fund), pooling donations to grant only investment returns to vetted charities across Australia, Africa, and Asia, with revenue from individual donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Giving and Endowment Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Endowment philanthropy
• Charitable giving
• Donor community
• Impact grants
• Corporate sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-off or monthly donations from individual philanthropists. Donations are pooled and invested through the Oracle Fund endowment model, where original gifts remain intact while investment returns fund annual grants to charities.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Multiple tiers of corporate sponsorship available (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze). Corporate sponsors support Meridian events and programs with various recognition and engagement benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meridian Global Foundation is a registered nonprofit that pools donations from individuals and corporate sponsors into an endowment (the Oracle Fund), invests those funds ethically, and grants the investment returns to a vetted portfolio of charities each year. It complements the endowment model with participatory philanthropy events (Giving Circle, Impact Dinners, Meet the Philanthropist), an Ambassador Programme, and a charity nomination process that lets donors shape which causes receive funding.

Product overview

Meridian Global Foundation is a philanthropy organization offering a unified giving platform centered on its endowment-based Oracle Fund model. The core product is the Oracle Fund, which invests donations and grants only the returns to charities while preserving capital. This is supported by three signature event programs — the Giving Circle (participatory grant allocation), Impact Dinners (intimate community gatherings), and Meet the Philanthropist (mentorship events). The Ambassador Programme extends community engagement, while the Charity Nomination program enables donor-driven cause selection. All offerings are designed around the principle of compounding, enduring generosity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oracle Fund: Meridian's endowment model for philanthropy - a perpetual engine that ensures every contribution lasts far beyond the moment it's given. The fund invests donations so they grow over time while the original gift remains intact and only the returns are granted to charities.
• Enduring Endowment

Products and services

• Oracle Fund Permanent endowment vehicle that pools donor contributions, invests them through ethical screens, and grants the investment returns to high-impact charities annually while preserving the original capital. Available to individual donors via one-off or recurring donations.
• Enduring Endowment Endowment methodology that safeguards original gifts by investing them ethically and granting only a portion of returns each year to high-impact charities.
• Giving Circle Meridian's signature participatory philanthropy event where three vetted charities pitch their causes and donors vote to allocate $30,000, $20,000 and $10,000 grants, ensuring every charity receives funding.
• Impact Dinners Intimate hosted dinners bringing donors, ambassadors and charity leaders together for conversation, connection and inspiration around philanthropy and social issues.
• Meet the Philanthropist Event series showcasing the journeys of donors and philanthropists, offering intimate talks and Q&A sessions designed to inspire and guide philanthropic journeys.
• Ambassador Programme Exclusive community programme for engaged donors that requires attendance at four events annually, bringing five potential donors per event, converting three guests to donors yearly, a minimum $1,000 donation and a three-year commitment.
• Charity Nomination Programme allowing Giving Circle members to nominate charities they are passionate about; the top three shortlisted charities pitch at Giving Events where $50,000 in grants is awarded.
• Corporate Sponsorship Tiered corporate sponsorship programme (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) that funds Meridian's events and programmes in exchange for recognition and engagement benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.39 million donated over 16 years to 46 charities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum sponsor, gold sponsor, silver sponsor, bronze sponsor and in-kind partner.

• The Legionplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of Meridian Global Foundation. Logo appears prominently on sponsors page and website materials.
• Carbon Groupgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing corporate sponsorship support to Meridian.
• Halo Civilgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing corporate sponsorship support to Meridian.
• PSQ Groupgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing corporate sponsorship support to Meridian.
• Commonwealth Banksilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor providing corporate sponsorship support to Meridian.
• ACP Consultsilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor providing corporate sponsorship support to Meridian.
• Millenium Mineralssilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor providing corporate sponsorship support to Meridian.
• Fire Saucebronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor providing corporate sponsorship support to Meridian.
• Yappy Groupbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor providing corporate sponsorship support to Meridian.
• Platagenet Winesin-kind partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind partner providing wine donations for Meridian events.
• Heyder and Shearsin-kind partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind partner providing services for Meridian.
• Entourin-kind partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind partner providing services for Meridian.
• TP & COin-kind partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind partner providing services for Meridian.
• Royal Perth Yacht Clubin-kind partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind partner providing venue for the 20th Anniversary Impact Gala Dinner 2026.
• Open Systems Supportin-kind partnerTechnology or IntegrationIn-kind technology partner providing support services.
• Green Pillar Consultingin-kind partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind partner providing consulting services.
• Josh Fernandesin-kind partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind partner providing services for Meridian.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Australian Communities Foundation: Australia's largest community foundation, pooling donations from individuals and distributing grants to DGR-registered charities. Directly comparable to Meridian's community-led, pooled-endowment philanthropy model and target donor segment.
• Australian Philanthropic Services: Charity that helps HNW individuals and families set up structured giving vehicles and sub-funds. Comparable as a pooled-giving intermediary serving everyday and emerging philanthropists, similar to Meridian's donor value proposition.
• Charities Aid Foundation Australia: Operates workplace giving and donor-advised giving programs that channel funds to charities. Comparable as a giving intermediary that pairs donor engagement with vetted grant distribution, though at national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Paul Ramsay Foundation: Major Australian philanthropic foundation focused on social and economic disadvantage. Comparable as a large endowment-style grantmaker targeting similar causes (education, health, community) and using rigorous impact evaluation.
• Myer Foundation: Family-founded Australian philanthropic foundation supporting arts, education, and poverty alleviation. Comparable as a structured, multi-cause grantmaking foundation with an established donor engagement model.
• Ian Potter Foundation: One of Australia's largest private charitable foundations, distributing grants across multiple cause areas. Comparable as a grantmaking foundation whose profile and processes parallel Meridian's, though at much larger scale.
• Equity Trustees: Established trustee company managing charitable trusts, foundations, and endowments. Comparable as a trusted intermediary that administers philanthropic capital and distributes grants to Australian charities.
• Perpetual (Philanthropy Services): Large incumbent offering Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) and philanthropy management services to HNW donors and families. Comparable as a competing intermediary that enables pooled, endowment-style giving to Australian charities.

Regional players

• Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR): Australian not-for-profit focused on rural, regional, and remote community philanthropy, channeling donations to grassroots projects. Comparable as a community-foundation style grantmaking intermediary with a regional focus aligned to Meridian's WA base.

Emerging players

• Impact Giving: Australian giving circle network that pools donations from groups of individuals and collectively allocates grants to charities. Comparable as a participatory, community-driven giving model targeting the same 'everyday philanthropist' segment as Meridian.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChQ_s83HV0O8-rZm33revYQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/meridianglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meridian-global-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/meridianglobalfoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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