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APS Foundation is the fastest growing public ancillary fund in Australia
The APS Foundation is the fastest-growing public ancillary fund in Australia with over 600 giving funds totalling over $350million.
Australian Philanthropic Services makes structured giving simple, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter to you.
Get startedAPS is the leading independent, not-for-profit philanthropic services organisation in Australia. Our 800+ clients donated $162 million to charity last year and have committed over $2 billion to charity held in structures that we support.
Speak to an expert adviserDonate 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.
Find out moreSetting up a PAF is easy and cost-effective with APS
We’re a one-stop-shop for your PAF’s administration, accounting, compliance and governance
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.
More detailsReceive a tax deduction on your donation now, which you can spread over five years
Recommend gifts to charities of your choice
Tax-free investment returns accrue to your giving fund every month
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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Helping charities beyond financial gifts
Considerations for giving in a time of crisis
The APS Foundation is the fastest-growing public ancillary fund in Australia with over 600 giving funds totalling over $350million.
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. Download the latest investment performance reports from our General and Focused portfolios.
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