Who we are and our values

Philanthropy Australia is the peak body for philanthropy in Australia.

Our role is to support and grow the philanthropy ecosystem in collaboration with funders and changemakers.

Our purpose is to strengthen giving towards a more generous, just and sustainable future.

Philanthropy Australia is the peak body for philanthropy. We serve a community of funders, social investors and social change agents working to achieve positive social, cultural, environmental and community change by leveraging their financial assets and influence.

Our membership consists of trusts, foundations, organisations, families, individual donors, professional advisers, intermediaries, corporates and not-for-profit organisations.

Learn more about Our team and Board.

View our Patrons and Life Members.

View Strategy 2033.

View our current and previous Annual Reports here: Annual Report 2024.

Our values

Trust

We build and maintain confidence through transparency, integrity and accountability.

Inclusion

We embrace diverse perspectives and centre community voices.

Curiosity

We foster a culture of learning and innovation seeking new ideas and approaches.

Courage

We advocated for change, and take principled action to advance a generous, just and sustainable future.

Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Status Auspicing Policy

Although Philanthropy Australia has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, we do not use this DGR status to auspice other organisations, or the programs and projects of other organisations. Philanthropy Australia does not make grants of any kind, nor do we act on behalf of or for any specific individual or organisation.