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Eight philanthropy myths debunked
These APS clients – with decades of lived giving experience – help us untangle philanthropy fact from fiction.
Make the most of your giving
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 500+ clients donated over $110 million to charity last year and have committed $1.2 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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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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Our offerings to support your giving decisions
Good giving
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Collective giving to maximise impact
Pandemic philanthropy
Considerations for giving in a time of crisis
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Intergenerational giving with the Vaux family
Like many APS clients, David and Sarah Jane Vaux established their PAF when their children were small and have used the structure to help embed the family’s belief in the need to help others.