Giving. For Good.
Create a lasting charitable legacy with a giving fund.
A giving fund with the APS Foundation is a simple, meaningful way to support the causes you care about – during your lifetime or through a gift in your Will.
For many Australians, legacy is no longer just about passing on wealth — it’s about passing on values. A giving fund allows you to create a powerful and personal expression of what matters most to you. Involve your loved ones in purposeful giving, support your community and shape the future for generations to come.
GIVING LEGACY GUIDE WITH THE APS FOUNDATION
Two simple ways to create your legacy
1. Start a giving fund now
Establish a giving fund in just one day and experience the joy of giving while living. You can:
- Recommend gifts to the charities you love
- Involve your family in giving decisions
- Watch your generosity create impact as you build a lasting philanthropic legacy
2. Include a giving fund in your Will
Leave a gift in your Will to create a giving fund that supports the causes you care about – year after year, long after your lifetime.
- Nominate a trusted person to steward the fund’s giving
- Or entrust the APS Foundation Trustee to expertly manage your legacy, guided by your Giving Plan
- Set you Giving Plan during your lifetime – it reflects your vision and values – and can be updated any time
More than giving back – it’s about looking forward
Philanthropy is a different kind of inheritance. It unites families, fosters gratitude and makes generosity part of your story.
- A gift that keeps giving: your fund distributes to charities annually, carrying your legacy forward
- Trusted stewardship: The APS Foundation invests and manages your fund with care, integrity and deep investment and philanthropic expertise
- Flexible and future-proof: you can evolve your Giving Plan over time, without needing to update your Will
- Tax-effective: enjoy personal tax deductions for lifetime contributions and potential CGT rollover relief for gifts of assets from your estate
- Simplicity and support: whether you involve the next generation or have no successors, the APS Foundation can ensure your giving continues without administrative burden
How a giving fund works after you leave a gift in your Will
- Your gift is received: your giving fund is established according to your Will
- Your Giving Plan is activated: gifts are made from your giving fund to eligible charities
- Your legacy lives on: through structured giving, your values continue to shape a better future
You can nominate a family member, friend or adviser to help guide your fund’s giving – or the APS Foundation trustee can thoughtfully manage your fund’s giving, guided by your Giving Plan.
Join a community of Giving Guardians
When you establish a giving fund through your estate, you’ll become part of our Giving Guardians – Australians who have chosen to leave a legacy of generosity through structured philanthropy. Importantly, your membership begins during your lifetime, so you can shape your giving intentions and engage with a like-minded community.
As a Guardian, you will receive:
- Invitations to exclusive APS events
- Support to shape and evolve your Giving Plan
- Opportunities to connect with other purpose-driven donors
Join us in building a legacy that lasts well beyond your lifetime.
Start your legacy journey today
Whether you’re ready to give now or are planning for the future, we’re here to help you take the next step.