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Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) is the leading independent, not-for-profit organisation in Australia. Our 950+ clients donated $200 million to charity last year and have committed over $2.4 billion to charity held in structures that we support.

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Private Ancillary Fund - Donate Today

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Private ancillary funds (PAFs)

Donate money into a private ancillary fund (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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PAF establishment

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

Giving Fund - Public Ancillary Fund

Give and grow

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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Tax-effective

Receive a charitable 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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Support for your giving

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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Giving services

Our offerings to support your giving decisions

Engage your family in giving

Make giving a joyful regular family activity

The 5 Ts

Helping charities beyond financial gifts

Setting your giving approach

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We’re specialists in structured philanthropy, not-for-profit and completely independent. Whatever your philanthropic needs, we’re here for you.

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Investment performance to 31 December 2024 – APS Foundation

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