Entrust Foundation

What Entrust Foundation does

Entrust Foundation (legally registered as M E Foundation for Aid and Relief, ABN 44 609 903 255) is an Australian not-for-profit charitable organization established in 2008 by businessman Eugene Veith, who contributed $23 million of personal endowment during his lifetime. The foundation operates under the legal framework of Mission Enterprises (Vic) Ltd and is registered with the ACNC and ATO as a Public Benevolent Institution, operating two segregated funds: Entrust Foundation for tax-deductible donations and Entrust Projects for non-tax-deductible donations. It is headquartered in Doncaster, Victoria, and is led by CEO Nikki Capp.

The organization funds and manages community development projects in hard-to-reach regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia, working through a curated network of 55 local partner organizations that implement programs on the ground. Active programming spans five cause areas: education, clean water and sanitation, economic empowerment, combatting human trafficking, and emergency relief. The organization stewards approximately 70 active projects across 13 countries, with cumulative disbursements exceeding $25 million across close to 1,000 projects since inception. No technology platform or proprietary software underpins operations; donor-facing surfaces are limited to a website, social media, email, and bank transfer channels.

The revenue model is charitable donations across multiple streams: one-off online donations, Giving Circles (cohorts of 5-10 Australian women committing pooled resources over 3-year periods), bequests via wills (Legacy of Hope fund), and Emergency Support Fund contributions for crisis response. Donor funds are guaranteed to flow entirely to projects, with organizational infrastructure sustained by founder corpus investment. The GTM motion is community-led and partner-vetted; the foundation explicitly does not accept unsolicited funding requests, working exclusively through approved local organizations.

Name

Entrust Foundation

Legal name

M E Foundation for Aid and Relief

Website

https://entrust.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Entrust Foundation is an Australian not-for-profit that funds and manages community development projects across 13 countries in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia through 55 vetted local partner organizations. It serves vulnerable communities via education, water, economic empowerment, anti-trafficking, and emergency programs funded by Australian donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Humanitarian Aid

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Community development funding
• Charitable donations
• Humanitarian aid programs
• Grassroots NGO partnerships
• Poverty alleviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Doncaster

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax-Deductible Donations (Entrust Foundation): Donations made to 'Entrust Foundation' receive tax-deductible receipts as it is an ATO-registered fund and Public Benevolent Institution.
2. Non-Tax-Deductible Donations (Mission Enterprises Vic Ltd): Donations NOT requiring a tax-deductible receipt are made payable to 'Mission Enterprises (Vic) Ltd'. Both funds are subject to external audits, ATO and ACNC regulations.
3. Legacy of Hope Fund (Bequests): Bequests in wills allow donors to leave gifts to Entrust Foundation. Eugene Veith's corpus investment enables the organization to sustain infrastructure while donor funds are directed to projects.
4. Emergency Support Fund: Donations to the Emergency Support Fund enable immediate response to crises through known partners on the ground.
5. Giving Circles: Collective giving model where communities of women in Australia pool resources over a 3-year commitment to support specific causes or countries.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Entrust Foundation funds and manages community development projects through vetted local partner organisations across Africa, India and South East Asia. It accepts tax-deductible donations, non-tax-deductible donations, bequests, and operates collective Giving Circles, directing 100% of donor funds to projects spanning education, clean water and sanitation, economic empowerment, combatting human trafficking, and emergency relief.

Product overview

Entrust Foundation is a charitable organization (registered as M E Foundation for Aid and Relief, ABN 44 609 903 255) that enables hope in hard places through community development. Rather than a technology product company, Entrust operates as a not-for-profit organization facilitating grassroots projects in tough places across Africa, India, and South East Asia. Their programs focus on five key areas: education, clean water and sanitation, economic empowerment, combatting human trafficking, and emergency relief. They partner with local organizations to deliver projects and connect donors with causes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tax-Deductible Donations (Entrust Foundation)

Quantifiable outcome

• Close to 1,000 projects funded across 29 countries with over $25 million distributed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 55 Local Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots non-government organizations and mid-sized aid, development, and mission organizations operating within registered legal structures. All partners sign Partner Agreements promising to operate with integrity and transparency. Entrust team maintains close personal relationships through regular Zoom, email, WhatsApp, and personal visits.
• Local Organizations in UgandacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners running savings groups and vocational training programs for women in Mbale, eastern Uganda. Over 248 savings groups established since 2011 with 8,680 women benefitting.
• Partner Organization in CambodiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner operating 42 kids clubs in red-light districts and slum areas of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, using Creative Adventure Play therapy for abused and trafficked children. Collaborates closely with Cambodian government.
• Partner Organization in BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Bihari ethnic minority community near refugee camps. Supports pre-primary schools, at-risk teenage girls programs, and adult education.
• Partner Organization in IndonesiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with Sasak communities of Lombok providing water access, education, and disability support since 2013. Mobility team supports families affected by disability.
• Partner Organization in MyanmarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperating anti-trafficking programs in urban slums on Yangon's outskirts through community centres in 12 vulnerable neighbourhoods. Works with local leaders and other anti-trafficking organisations.
• Partner Organization in ZimbabwecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides water, sanitation and health (WASH) programs in rural communities, focusing on borehole rehabilitation, water tank installation, and community training in borehole management.
• International Justice Mission (IJM) ThailandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IJM to assist trafficked migrant workers in Thai fishing and seafood industry. Supports social worker, interpreter, and aftercare staff in Bangkok office. Works with criminal justice systems and multilateral enforcement.
• Anti-Trafficking Organization ThailandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Thai law enforcement and faith communities to prevent child trafficking in Thailand hotspots. Prevention campaigns targeting migrant children, schools in northern and eastern Thailand. Active since 2003.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TEAR Australia: Australian Christian international development NGO funding grassroots community development through local partners across multiple countries. Closely comparable in mission, partner-led model, and donor base.
• Baptist World Aid Australia: Australian faith-based aid and development organization that channels donor funds to community development and anti-trafficking projects through vetted in-country partners. Shares Entrust's small-staff, partner-led model and donor demographic.
• Transform Aid International: Australian development organization supporting local partners in Asia and Africa across education, livelihoods, and WASH. Comparable in scale, faith-based roots, and emphasis on partner empowerment.
• Act for Peace: Australian humanitarian and development NGO of the National Council of Churches that funds community-led projects through partner organizations in fragile contexts. Operates in similar geographies and reaches similar Australian donor segments.
• International Childcare Trust: Australian charity raising funds for education, child protection, and community development in Asia through established in-country partners. Comparable in size, mission, and partner-vetting approach.
• Opportunity International Australia: Australian arm of a global microfinance network providing economic empowerment to poor communities, including in Uganda. Highly comparable on the savings-group/economic-empowerment programs Entrust runs in eastern Uganda.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision Australia: Large Australian development NGO running child sponsorship and community development across many of Entrust's same countries. Overlaps in mission and donor pool but operates at vastly greater scale and does not focus on community-led giving circles.
• Caritas Australia: Australian Catholic aid and development agency funding long-term community development, emergency relief, and anti-trafficking programs across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. Overlaps with Entrust's mission areas but serves a broader institutional and parish donor base.

Emerging players

• International Justice Mission Australia: Australian arm of global anti-trafficking organization that Entrust already partners with in Thailand. Comparable on the modern slavery and trafficking focus but focuses on direct rescue operations rather than community development.

Others

• Global Development Group: Australian project-facilitation body that channels donations to vetted in-country development projects. Operates as an enabling/grantmaking intermediary for projects similar to those Entrust funds through its partner network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/entrustfoundationau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/entrust-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/entrustfoundation

Compliance1 record

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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