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Philea takes over coordination of Transnational Giving Europe

Coordination of TGE, the network enabling European donors to make donations quickly and easily across most EU countries, was transferred from King Baudouin Foundation to Philea
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Philea publishes “How to Integrate Climate into Your Philanthropic Programmes: What Foundations Need to Know, and Where to Begin”

The report explores how foundations can integrate climate into any and every level of decision-making, from far-reaching, strategic decisions to day-to-day activities.
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Philea releases “Bridging Today and Tomorrow: Futures Philanthropy Case Studies”

A new publication showcasing how funders and philanthropic networks across Europe are y embedding foresight and long-term thinking into their work and programmes.
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Philea nurtures a diverse and inclusive ecosystem of foundations, philanthropic organisations and networks working for the common good. We help our members to get inspired, act together and achieve greater impact by sharing data and knowledge, exchanging best practices, connecting around common themes, engaging in policy work, and more.

Cross-cutting Themes

Climate

We are now well into the 10-year countdown to slow the warming of our planet. In this decisive decade, actions taken by markets, governments and citizens will determine liveability on our planet for the next century.

Democracy

Democracies across the world have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years ‒ from narrowing civic space, to curtailment of freedom and equality, to the spread of misinformation.

Equality

Philea members have pointed to striving for equality as an urgent issue that must be addressed by philanthropy now and in the coming years. Rising economic inequality has exacerbated virtually all of the problems philanthropy works on.

Latest Insights

Tim Wöffen

Legal Advisor, Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen

Opinions – 17 July 2025

Venture capital and German foundations: An unlikely pair?

For those familiar with the rather risk-averse German philanthropy sector, the phrase “venture capital and German foundations” might sound like the setup to a joke. After all, German foundations guard their capital with the same seriousness as a Bavarian brewer guards the purity of his beer.

Uncategorized – 17 July 2025

European Parliament creates official working group to scrutinise NGO funding

On 19 June 2025, the European Parliament voted in favour of establishing a Scrutiny Working Group on NGO financing within the European Budgetary Control Committee. The proposal was led by…

News – 16 July 2025

Polish “Civil EU Presidency” focuses on civil society building democratic resilience

The need to rebuild citizens’ trust into democracy and institutions’ ability to address people’s need was highlighted at the Polish “Civil EU Presidency” event on 17 June.

News – 16 July 2025

Philea and “la Caixa” Foundation meet with DG INTPA to discuss paths for collaboration

Her Royal Highness, the Infanta Cristina, Director of International Relations, ‘la Caixa’ Foundation and Delphine Moralis, CEO, Philea met with Erica Gerretsen, Director of Directorate G, DG INTPA, in Brussels on 25 June 2025 to explore collaboration opportunities between the philanthropy sector and the EU.

Lourdes Márquez de la Calleja

Director of Alliances and International Relations, Fundación ONCE

Opinions – 15 July 2025

Foundations as Social Economy strategic actors in a continent in transition

Europe is facing a new era defined by deep uncertainty and rapid transformation. Social and climate disruption, geopolitical instability, rising inequalities, democratic backsliding, and the exponential growth of digital technologies…

News – 14 July 2025

Unpacking the EU AML/CFT Package: Philea and ECNL explore implications for philanthropy sector

Philea and the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) have published a new report “Unpacking the EU AML/CFT Package: Impacts on the non-profit sector” exploring the…

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Philea takes over coordination of Transnational Giving Europe

Philea publishes “How to Integrate Climate into Your Philanthropic Programmes: What Foundations Need to Know, and Where to Begin”

Philea releases “Bridging Today and Tomorrow: Futures Philanthropy Case Studies”