“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give”
-Winston Churchill
About Us
Inspired by a life-changing event, MJS Foundation was established in 2020 by Matthew John Sym a 24 year old at the time on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
"I am fortunate that I can walk, talk, breathe and have the ability to live a long, healthy life, there is a lot of people in the world who wish for that everyday"
Matthew was fortunate enough to learn early on that having money and material things doesn't bring happiness, what does is giving back to those who truly need it.
Through the companies Matthew has created and the skills he has learnt. MJS Foundation has the resources to be able to make a difference in as many lives as possible.
What We Do
Teaching Children With A Disability How To Swim
The MJS Foundation team lead by our founder Matthew Sym, donate their time and skills as Accredited AUSTSWIM Learn To Swim Instructors to teach children with a disability how to swim to help reduce the risk of drownings.
Delivering Food To The Homeless
MJS Foundation in partnership with the team at Ignite Removals and Ignite Logistics donates their time and trucks to transport food for the Salvation Army and other organisations to feed the homeless in Sydney.
Making Children's Last Wishes Come True
MJS Foundation founder Matthew Sym works with Bear Cottage (Children's Palliative Care Centre) to donate his money and resources to make the last wishes of terminally ill children come true before they sadly pass away.
Donating Blood
The MJS Foundation team along with the employees working under the Ignite Group brand volunteer to donate blood every month to help those who need an urgent blood transfusion survive.
Building For Those In Need
MJS Foundation takes special requests from the general public in relation to those in the community that need assistance.
In partnership with Ignite Domestic, our team donates their time, money, materials and resources to help build wheelchair accessible ramps, make homes safe for the elderly if they are alone or help re build homes for those who have lost things due to a disaster or accident.
Our Foundation Team
Matthew Sym JP
Founder
Michelle Maxwell
Foundation Operations Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
How is MJS Foundation different than other foundations?
MJS Foundation has the backing of Ignite Group International. What that means is we are able utilise staff, trucks and resources to assist as many clients as possible.
We do not rely or accept donations from the general public. Our foundation is funded by the generosity of our founder.
How many people do you impact with your charitable work?
We hope to impact the lives of as many people as possible. Since our foundation started in 2020 we have been able to assist over 50 families get through some of their most difficult times.
If I make a donation, can I decide what my money is used for?
The MJS Foundation does not accept nor request donations from the general public. The foundation is funded from the generosity from our founder and from the resources provided by Ignite Group International.
Are you registered as a charity?
No, we have not currently applied to be a charity. The way the MJS Foundation is set up does not require us to be registered.
When it comes to a point our foundation is able to help a larger portion of the population we may ask for the public's assistance.