Country profile
Belgium
Definition
The foundation is the result of a legal act from one or several individuals or legal entities that dedicate capital to a specific not-for-profit aim. Foundations can be recognised as being of public utility when they pursue philosophical, philanthropic, religious, scientific, artistic, educational or cultural aims.
Belgium’s philanthropy profile
€1.374 billion
Pool of assets
€572 million
Total expenditure
7078
Total employment
Belgium’s foundations
650
foundations
Additional links
More on the sector:
Belgian Federation of Philanthropic FoundationsMember organisation
Africa-Europe Foundation
Belgian Federation of Philanthropic Foundations
Centre for Fine Arts, BOZAR
Cera
Degroof Petercam Foundation
Eurochild
Evens Foundation
Foundation for Future Generations
International Union for Conservation of Nature - European Regional Office
Johnson & Johnson Foundation
King Baudouin Foundation
UZA Foundation - Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen