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What's New?

PPF Guidelines released (25/6/2009)
Philanthropy Australia welcomes the release of new draft guidelines for Private Ancillary Funds, formerly known as Prescribed Private Funds (PPFs). It is pleasing that Treasury has adopted the recommendation of Philanthropy Australia, its members and the wider philanthropic sector to set a minimum distribution rate of 5%.
Download the Press Release here
Members Only Read the full Policy Alert (Members Only)

Productivity Commission Review Submission (1/6/2009)
Philanthropy Australia has posted a submission to the Productivity Commission Review into the Contribution of the Not-for-profit Sector, which is now available on our website.
Download the Submission here

Policy Alert: PPFs - Response to Draft Legislation (29/5/2009)
Philanthropy Australia's response to Draft Legislation is now available on our website.
Download the Response here
Members Only Read the full Policy Alert (Members Only)

Exposure Draft of Legislation on Trustee Companies (29/5/2009)
Philanthropy Australia has posted a submission to Treasury on the Exposure Draft of Legislation on Trustee Companies.
Download the Submission here

End of Financial Year - Donation Options (14/5/2009)
With the end of financial year approaching, we have received many enquiries from people wishing to make a tax deductible donation before the end of June. Visit our End of Financial Year Donation Options page for answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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Philanthropy:
The planned and structured giving of money, time, information, goods and services, voice and influence to improve the wellbeing of humanity and the community.

Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for philanthropy and is a not-for-profit membership organisation. Our Members are trusts and foundations, families and individuals who want to make a difference through their own philanthropy and to encourage others to become philanthropists.

Our mission is to represent, grow and inspire an effective and robust philanthropic sector for the community.

We encourage you to use this website as a launching pad into the community of philanthropy, making use of it as both a resource and networking tool. Both those new to the sector and those seeking the most up-to-date and exhaustive information will find this site invaluable.

Most importantly, Philanthropy Australia encourages you to partake in the joy of giving - be it financial or otherwise.


End of Financial Year - Donation Options

With the end of financial year approaching, we have received many enquiries from people wishing to make a tax deductible donation before the end of June. Visit our End of Financial Year Donation Options page for answers to the most frequently asked questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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