At KSTR Foundation, we don’t just deliver impact, we do it with integrity, structure, and full compliance with South Africa’s tax and governance laws. Our non-profit company is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) under Section 30 of the Income Tax Act and is approved to issue Section 18A certificates. For our partners, this means more than good intentions; it means your support is going to a credible, transparent, and tax-compliant initiative with measurable social and financial returns.
What Our SARS PBO Approval Means
As a Public Benefit Organisation, KSTR Foundation has gone through a rigorous process to be approved by SARS. This status is not automatically granted to all non-profits. It requires strict adherence to regulations that govern governance, transparency, public benefit, and fiduciary responsibility.
We are approved to carry out specific public benefit activities (PBAs), including education, entrepreneurship support, workforce development, and socio-economic upliftment. All conducted in a non-profit, altruistic manner. Our compliance ensures that we maintain eligibility to receive tax-deductible donations under Section 18A.
Section 18A: Direct Tax Benefits for Donors
When you contribute to KSTR foundation, you receive a Section 18A certificate, a powerful tool for tax efficiency. These certificates allow qualifying donors to claim a tax deduction of up to 10% of taxable income for bona fide donations made to our programmes.
This benefit isn’t theoretical, it’s practical. Whether your company contributes towards enterprise and supplier development (ESD), socio-economic development (SED), or general corporate social investment (CSI), your donation can be:
• Fully compliant with SARS regulations.
• Tax-deductible, easing your fiscal obligations.
• Aligned with B-BBEE scorecard requirements for SED spend.
Built on Compliance and Integrity
Partnering with KSTR Group means you’re working with an organisation that:
• Has clear governance structures and a compliant founding document.
• Is subject to SARS oversight and periodic reviews.
• Submits annual reports and maintains financial transparency.
• Ensures that no trustee or employee benefits privately from donor funds.
This level of oversight protects you as a donor from reputational risk while ensuring that your funds are used exactly as intended, to create lasting, inclusive impact.
How Your Support Fuels Impact
Every rand received supports high-impact initiatives that advance our mission to build ethical workforces and thriving SMEs. Through our incubation programmes, training initiatives, and youth development pathways, we are equipping underserved South Africans with the tools, knowledge, and networks to build sustainable livelihoods.
When you fund our work, you are:
• Backing enterprise development among black-owned and township-based SMEs.
• Supporting skills development and education aligned with national priorities.
• Advancing a South Africa where more people participate meaningfully in the economy.
• All of this is done within the legal and ethical framework expected of a SARS-approved PBO, no shortcuts, no middlemen, no grey areas.
Why Corporate Donors Choose KSTR Group
Corporates choose to partner with KSTR Foundationbecause we make giving safe, impactful, and aligned with strategy. As a donor, you benefit from:
• Tax-efficient giving with full Section 18A compliance.
• Verified use of funds towards public benefit activities.
• Strong governance and financial controls.
• Visible impact that can be reported back to boards and shareholders.
Whether you are allocating SED budgets, fulfilling CSI mandates, or simply investing in long-term societal change, KSTR Group is a trusted vehicle to achieve both your compliance requirements and your broader vision for national development.
Let’s Build Real Value — Together
If your organisation is looking to support credible public benefit work with real outcomes and tax efficiency, KSTR Group is ready to partner with you. We’ll provide the necessary documentation, including our PBO certificate, Section 18A receipts, and compliance reports, so you can donate with confidence.
To explore partnership opportunities or request compliance documents, contact us at info@kstrgroup.com.
Let’s create change that counts, in the books and on the ground.
