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THE TRUSTEE FOR AUSTRALIAN PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES FOUNDATION
Low
Annual Giving
$500K
Grant Range
$10K – $5.0M
Tips for Applicants
Organizations should demonstrate alignment with the foundation's focus areas (particularly emergency aid and international humanitarian work) and be registered not-for-profit entities. Prospective donors/fund holders should engage with APS's strategic advisory services to structure their giving for maximum tax-effectiveness and long-term impact.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation emphasizes tax-effective and strategic giving solutions that maximize charitable impact. It appears to value long-term philanthropy impact and seeks to embed philanthropic culture deeply into Australian society, while supporting international humanitarian causes including emergency aid in conflict-affected regions.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $16.8M | $57.2M | $264.5M | $263.9M |
| FY2022 | $17.8M | $75.7M | $227.5M | $215.0M |
| FY2021 | $13.7M | $58.1M | $208.6M | $183.5M |
| FY2020 | $8.6M | $32.9M | $123.0M | $122.7M |
| FY2019 | $5.0M | $36.8M | $104.3M | $104.0M |
| FY2018 | $4.6M | $31.1M | $71.7M | $69.5M |
| FY2017 | $1.7M | $14.8M | $35.9M | $35.6M |
| 7yr total | $68.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-National
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation structure; wealth derived from philanthropic contributions and fund management services provided to donors establishing charitable funds.
Board & Leadership
David Ward
director
ACNC
John McMurdo
director
ACNC
Judith Fiander
director
ACNC
Frances Deegan
secretary
ACNC
Mylee Nguyen
secretary
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 10 March 2026 (100 days ago)
Website pages scraped: 3
Added: 27 February 2026 (111 days ago)
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