About

Philanthropy is all we do

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

We offer fulfilling ways for you to manage your charitable giving over time using tax-efficient structures called ancillary funds. With APS, you can establish your own private ancillary fund (PAF) or a named giving fund (also known as a sub-fund) in our public ancillary fund, the APS Foundation.

From first gifts to strategic grants, our experienced team will smooth every step of the way. We make structured giving simple, so you can focus on supporting the causes that matter to you.

Chris Cuffe

"My aspiration is that one day private and public ancillary funds will be as well-known as self-managed super funds, and philanthropic giving will form a standard part of all financial planning conversations."

Chris Cuffe AO, APS founder and chairman

Led by Chief Executive Officer, Judith Fiander, our professional and passionate team operate in every state and territory in Australia.

High profile board, chaired by APS founder Chris Cuffe AO

Specialist team

Proven track-record