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The 5 Ts in philanthropy
If you’re looking to engage with charities differently, why not consider the ‘5 Ts’; time, talent, treasure, ties and testimony?
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Australian Philanthropic Services makes structured giving simple, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter to you.
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Unrivalled expertise
APS is the leading independent, not-for-profit philanthropic services organisation in Australia. Our 600+ clients donated over $100 million to charity last year and have committed $1.9 billion to charity held in structures that we support.
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Private ancillary funds (PAFs)
Donate money into a PAF (a type of charitable trust) to receive an immediate tax deduction, then use the money put aside to give to charity every year. You or your adviser invest the capital, and we handle everything else.
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Setting up a PAF is easy and cost-effective with APS
PAF management
We’re a one-stop-shop for your PAF’s administration, accounting, compliance and governance
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APS Foundation
A giving fund (also known as a sub-fund) in our public ancillary fund, the APS Foundation, is a satisfying and convenient way to give money to charity over time. We pool donated funds in this communal giving structure, professionally invest them and take care of all the compliance responsibilities.
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Receive a tax deduction on your donation now, which you can spread over five years
Flexible giving
Recommend gifts to charities of your choice
Strong and steady
Tax-free investment returns accrue to your giving fund every month
"The giving fund gave Lara and me a meaningful place for our giving to come together, and the money is locked away for the causes that are important to us."
John Eales, APS Foundation giving fund holder
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We can develop a plan for your charitable giving, suggest organisations that match your interest areas, inspire your kids’ giving or connect you with like-minded philanthropists.
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Our offerings to support your giving decisions
Good giving
Five quick tips for better giving
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Collective giving to maximise impact
Pandemic philanthropy
Considerations for giving in a time of crisis
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Articles, Give lists
Give list: COVID-19 (food insecurity)
Almost a third of Australians experiencing food insecurity in 2020 had never faced it before COVID-19. This give list includes a range of organisations providing pantry staples, fresh produce and cooked meals to people in need during the current crisis.
Articles, News
APS Foundation six-monthly performance report to 30 June 2021 shows 22.4% return for FY21
Giving through APS Foundation also sees a significant increase.