Encouraging philanthropy
Facilitating philanthropy in Belgium, Europe and elsewhere in the world.
When citizens, civil society organisations or businesses contribute to initiatives in the public interest, they are participating in a long tradition of helping humanity to progress - namely philanthropy. Their activities fulfil an indispensable and innovative role that is complementary to that of government bodies, voluntary associations and the private sector that work for civil society. Encouraging and facilitating such philanthropy in Belgium, Europe and elsewhere in the world lies at the heart of the missions undertaken by the King Baudouin Foundation.
Our activities
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we support individuals and businesses that want to commit to building a better world through their activities
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we promote philanthropy at local, national and international levels by organising the Spring of Philanthropy and the Barometer of Philanthropy
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we boost our role as a key player in the field of philanthropy in Europe, while maintaining our leadership in Belgium
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and we produce publications for the general public regarding social issues identified within the framework of notarial work, together with the Belgian Fédération du Notariat (Federation of Notaries).
Encouraging philanthropy is part of the programme Social engagement
Calls for projects
2023B- Project Accounts - King Baudouin Foundation
The Foundation helps collect funds for innovative projects which serve the general interest. The donations for project accounts are tax deductable.
OngoingCulturele Mecenaatsrekening
Raising funds in total transparency for an original cultural project,conducted with a precise budget and timetable. Donors receive a certificate fortax deduction (for donations o
Selection announced2023A - Project Accounts - King Baudouin Foundation
The Foundation helps collect funds for innovative projects which serve the general interest. The donations for project accounts are tax deductable.
Selection announcedGrantees
Rotary International (Europe/Africa Office)
Financing emergency aid projects (flood victims, Ukrainian refugees) worldwide, including in Belgium
Rotary International (Europe/Africa Office)
Support local projects in Belgium and leverage funds for Belgian Rotary Clubs: more than US$300,000 in 2021-22
Rotary International (Europe/Africa Office)
Eradicate poliovirus in the last two countries where it is still active, to prevent its re-importation to the rest of the world.
Publications & data
Events
Be Philanthropy 2023
An event to promote philanthropy, to reflect on its role in our society and its recent developments, and to inspire Belgian and European philanthropists in their commitment.
Funds and philanthropic tools
Rotary Belgium (Fund)
Improving the living conditions of the population in a sustainable way by supporting projects of general interest at Belgian or international level and contributing to initiative…
Transparency International Belgium (Friends of Fund)
Philanthropists support projects of Transparency International Belgium which fights corruption at all levels.
Press Releases
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: solidarity with the victims
Following the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the KBF is making its philanthropic tools and network available to philanthropists who want to show solidarity with the victims.
Myriad, the new alliance for borderless giving is launched
With Give2Asia, the King Baudouin Foundation and its affiliates in North America have created the Myriad alliance to ease and encourage borderless giving worldwide.
Transnational Giving Platform creates Europe’s first online cross-border giving platform - A new tool to boost European philanthropy
Stories
A mountain climb to regain self-confidence
Encouraging philanthropy
"For a young person, being able to say 'I can do that' is a great support for the future.”