Country profile

Portugal

Definition
Foundations are non-profit organisations created through the initiative of one or more individuals or legal entities (founders). They are recognised by the authorities (mandatory), and are obliged to maintain a balance within their board, which must ensure that the purpose as assigned by the founders is preserved, this being to contribute to issues of public interest.

Portugal’s philanthropy profile

€8100 million (2019)

Pool of assets

€1700 million (2019)

Total expenditure

No data

Total employment

Portugal’s foundations

884 (2019)

foundations

Data from Forbes Portugal.