Trade Winds Overseas Aid Gift Fund is an Australian nonprofit organization registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) under ABN 87627060161RR0001. The organization operates as a public fund engaged primarily in overseas aid and development activities. Its activities involve transferring funds or goods to overseas communities or charities, focusing on supporting developing countries recognized under Australian Government criteria[1][2].

As an approved fund under Australia's Overseas Aid Gift Deduction Scheme (OAGDS), Trade Winds Overseas Aid Gift Fund issues tax-deductible receipts to donors, enabling Australian taxpayers to claim deductions for donations made to support international aid projects. This status requires the organization to meet strict eligibility criteria, including establishing a public fund dedicated to overseas aid that is administered under Australian government supervision. The fund supports aid work in countries officially classified as developing by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, ensuring donations contribute to recognized relief efforts[4][5].

The fund’s governance adheres to regulatory requirements, including compliance with standards set by the ACNC and the Australian Taxation Office, maintaining transparency and accountability in handling donations and overseeing the distribution of resources overseas[1][4].

Trade Winds Overseas Aid Gift Fund exemplifies the role of Australian nonprofit organizations in facilitating international development assistance, leveraging public generosity to deliver aid to vulnerable communities abroad.

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a8d211f8-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077 [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/a8d211f8-39af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077/documents/dbc69559-0f69-ec11-8f8e-00224891b98d [3] https://www.charities.sa.gov.au/charities_details.php?licenceNo=CCP1530&current=No [4] https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/oagds-guidelines.pdf [5] https://iorder.com.au/publication/Download.aspx?ProdID=8233-8.2003