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Philanthropy in action : legacy, impact and long-term investing
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Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) makes structured giving simple, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter to you.
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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 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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Setting up a PAF is easy and cost-effective with APS
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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 charitable tax deduction on your donation now, which you can spread over five years
Flexible giving
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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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Articles, Charity giving lists
Give list: Queensland and Northern NSW Ex-cyclone Alfred 2025
This give list provides a range of not-for-profit organisations working to support people affected by ex-Cyclone Alfred which occurred in March 2025.
Articles, Performance reports
Investment performance to 31 December 2024 – APS Foundation
The investment objective for the APS Foundation is to achieve a return after fees at least equal to CPI inflation +4% per annum, measured over rolling seven-year periods.