Samruk-Kazyna Trust

What Samruk-Kazyna Trust does

Samruk-Kazyna Trust (Корпоративный фонд Samruk-Kazyna Trust) is a Kazakhstan-based corporate charitable foundation and the social projects development vehicle of the Samruk-Kazyna JSC group of companies, the country's sovereign wealth fund. Founded circa 2016 and headquartered in Astana, the foundation operates with a small team of 14 employees and channels charitable assistance from the parent group toward disaster relief, inclusive sports and rehabilitation infrastructure, environmental conservation, and community development across Kazakhstan. It runs an annual portfolio of 434 social projects serving more than 1,000,000 beneficiaries per year, and has opened 55 rehabilitation centers and multiple inclusive sports facilities in partnership with 16+ Samruk-Kazyna group subsidiaries such as Kazakhtelecom, Kazakhstan Railways, KazMunayGas, Kazatomprom, Kazpost, and Samruk-Energy. Its programs include sub-brands such as Salamatty Bolashaq (para-athletics), JARQYRA (social integration for children with special needs), Cycling for All, the Charity Samruk Marathon (which raised 127 million tenge for inclusion support rooms in Astana schools), and the Samruk Alaman Tournament. The foundation also partners with international organizations such as Caritas Kazakhstan on the Kunshuak centers for children with Down syndrome using Italian methodology.

The foundation's business model is grantmaking rather than revenue-generating: it receives allocations from the Samruk-Kazyna JSC group and distributes them through a structured NGO application process involving technical selection, structural division review, and Board of Trustees approval. Digital infrastructure is limited to an online application portal, an AI chatbot for public inquiries, and QR code donation channels via Halyq Bank and Kaspi Bank. Funding flows predominantly from the parent sovereign wealth group rather than competitive fundraising, making the model fundamentally a CSR/grant-distribution platform rather than a commercial enterprise.

Name

Samruk-Kazyna Trust

Legal name

Corporate Fund Samruk-Kazyna Trust

Website

https://sk-trust.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Samruk-Kazyna Trust is a Kazakhstan-based corporate charitable foundation and the social projects arm of the Samruk-Kazyna JSC sovereign wealth group, distributing grants and building inclusive sports, rehabilitation, and environmental infrastructure nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Social project funding
• Inclusive sports programs
• Disaster relief assistance
• NGO grant funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Astana

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charitable assistance distribution: The foundation receives funds from Samruk-Kazyna JSC group of companies and distributes them as charitable assistance to support social projects, disaster relief, inclusive sports programs, environmental initiatives, and rehabilitation centers across Kazakhstan.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Samruk-Kazyna Trust is a corporate charitable foundation that channels funds from the Samruk-Kazyna JSC group of companies to support social projects across Kazakhstan. It funds and operates inclusive sports programs, builds and maintains sports and rehabilitation centers, provides disaster relief assistance, runs environmental conservation campaigns, and distributes grants to NGOs implementing social initiatives.

Product overview

Samruk-Kazyna Trust is a charitable foundation that operates as a unified platform for social responsibility initiatives rather than a traditional technology product company. The organization offers charitable assistance programs, builds sports infrastructure (including sports complexes and inclusive rehabilitation centers), and manages various social projects including inclusive sports programs (Salamatty Bolashaq, Cycling for All, JARQYRA), charity events (Samruk Marathon), and educational support services. The digital presence includes an AI chatbot assistant for answering charitable inquiries and an online application portal for project submissions. The foundation focuses on supporting children with special needs, environmental initiatives, and community development across Kazakhstan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JARQYRA: Inclusive sports and rehabilitation project supporting children with special needs
• Salamatty Bolashaq
• Cycling for All
• Samruk Alaman Tournament
• Charity Samruk Marathon

Products and services

• Inclusive Sports and Rehabilitation Centers
• Sports and Wellness Complexes
• Salamatty Bolashaq
• JARQYRA
• Cycling for All
• Inclusive Education Support Rooms
• Charitable Environmental Campaign
• Charity Samruk Marathon
• Samruk Alaman Tournament
• Disaster Relief Assistance
• NGO Project Grant Funding

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kazakhtelecom (Telecom)coreOthersSubsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna JSC group. The foundation collaborates with telecom.kz as part of the partnership network of Samruk-Kazyna group companies.
• Kazakhstan Railways (Railways)coreOthersSubsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna JSC group. Partner in the Samruk-Kazyna group of companies network supporting charitable initiatives.
• KazMunayGas (Qazaqgaz)coreOthersSubsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna JSC group. Oil and gas company participating in group-wide charitable and social programs.
• KazatompromcoreOthersSubsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna JSC group. National atomic company participating in social responsibility initiatives.
• KazpostcoreOthersSubsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna JSC group. National postal service operator supporting foundation's outreach and communication activities.
• Samruk-EnergycoreOthersSubsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna JSC group. Energy company contributing to group's charitable and environmental programs.
• KMG (KazMunayGas National Company)coreOthersSubsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna JSC group. National oil and gas company participating in social projects.
• KEGOCcoreOthersSubsidiary of Samruk-Kazyna JSC group. National electricity transmission company supporting energy-related charitable initiatives.
• TKS (Transport Service Center)minorOthersPart of Samruk-Kazyna group, supporting transportation and logistics aspects of foundation activities.
• SKCN (Social Projects Development Fund)coreOthersAffiliated foundation within Samruk-Kazyna group, likely collaborating on social project initiatives.
• O-SKminorOthersPart of Samruk-Kazyna ecosystem supporting organizational initiatives.
• SKBSminorOthersSubsidiary supporting Samruk-Kazyna group activities.
• SKCminorOthersSubsidiary company within Samruk-Kazyna group.
• CSCCminorOthersCompany within Samruk-Kazyna ecosystem.
• SBAminorOthersSubsidiary supporting Samruk-Kazyna group initiatives.
• SKInvestminorOthersInvestment entity within Samruk-Kazyna group.
• Caritas KazakhstancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational charitable organization implementing the Kunshuak center project for children with Down syndrome. The project uses Italian methodology and experience. Centers provide monthly support to 30+ children and offer online consultations across Kazakhstan. Branches exist in Almaty and Atyrau with new centers planned for Astana and Kokshetau.
• Halyq BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Bank of Kazakhstan providing QR code payment infrastructure for accepting charitable donations from individuals.
• Kaspi BankcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading Kazakh fintech company providing QR code payment infrastructure for accepting charitable donations from individuals.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Open Society Foundations: Large global grantmaking organization funding human rights, education, and inclusive social programs across many geographies. Comparable as a high-scale grantmaking institution with structured application and review processes.
• Mott Foundation: Large US private foundation with global programs in education, civil society, and environmental protection. Comparable as an established private grantmaking foundation with a broad multi-cause portfolio.

Regional players

• Caritas Internationalis: Global Catholic charitable network running inclusive centers, disability support, and humanitarian programs; Samruk-Kazyna Trust already partners with Caritas Kazakhstan on the Kunshuak centers. Comparable in inclusive-services delivery model for children with disabilities.

Direct peers

• Halyk Charitable Foundation (Kazakhstan): Charitable activities of Kazakhstan's largest retail bank, funding education, inclusion, and community programs. Comparable as a Kazakhstan-based corporate-affiliated charitable program targeting similar beneficiary groups.
• Sabancı Foundation (Turkey): Large corporate charitable foundation of a Turkish industrial conglomerate, funding social development, education, and inclusive programs across Turkey. Comparable as a corporate-group-affiliated grantmaking foundation.
• Olzhas Suleimenov Foundation (Kazakhstan): Kazakh private foundation supporting education, social entrepreneurship, and cultural initiatives. Comparable as a domestic Kazakh grantmaking foundation serving NGOs and beneficiaries.
• Khazanah Foundation (Yayasan Khazanah, Malaysia): Charitable arm of Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional, running education, community development, and social impact programs. Closely comparable structure as a SWF-affiliated grantmaking body.
• Temasek Foundation (Singapore): Sovereign wealth fund-affiliated charitable foundation running inclusive community, education, and disaster resilience programs at national scale. Closely comparable in mandate, capital structure, and partnership-driven delivery model.
• Bulat Utemuratov Foundation (Kazakhstan): Major Kazakh private foundation focused on inclusion for children with autism and environmental projects. Directly comparable in mission (inclusive services for people with disabilities) and domestic Kazakhstan operating context.

Others

• World Bank Trust Funds: Multi-donor pooled trust funds administered by the World Bank for development and inclusion programs. Comparable as institutional donor/grantmaking intermediaries channeling pooled capital to NGOs and governments, though multilateral rather than corporate in origin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/samruk-kazyna-trust

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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