We contribute to building a better society in Belgium, Europe and elsewhere in the world.

We are part of the Myriad alliance for borderless giving that connects donors with trusted charities around the world to encourage, stimulate, and facilitate philanthropy.

Our impact in 2024

  • 151,5 million €
    Support
  • 4.757
    Individuals and organisations supported
  • 1.498
    Active Funds
  • 181
    Calls for projects

Calls for projects

Elisabeth & Amélie Fund - access to water - 2025

Support for projects of Belgian organizations working in countries in the southern hemisphere to improve access to water.

Ongoing

Affordable innovations for mobility

Supporting purpose-driven start-ups developing affordable hardware solutions to enhance mobility and/or quality of life for people with limited mobility.

Ongoing

Culturele Mecenaatsrekening - 2025B

Raising funds to realise an artistic creation in the performing or plastic arts.

Ongoing

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Stories
Inspiring engagement!

Slaapkwaliteit dementie

Soft sound improves sleep quality in dementia

"On the one hand, poor sleep leads to additional problems for patients, which also affects their caregivers, often resulting in institutionalisation. On the other hand, we wonder whether poor-quality deep sleep could worsen the disease or perhaps even contribute to its development."
Prof. Dr. Maarten Van Den Bossche
KU Leuven

Sportswitch: THE recycling center for sports clothing

Inclusive transition

“We want to raise awareness about the sustainability of sports clothing.”
Fran Verwimp
Project Manager of SportSwitch

“Alaska - Mexico by handcycle? Michiel did it!”

"I did it, of course, for myself, because I want to keep traveling. But I also want to inspire other people with disabilities. Your world doesn’t have to become small after an accident."
Michiel Desmet

Publications and figures

Your Philanthropic engagement

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"Philanthropy is not only reserved for the very wealthy. We can all do something in favour of the public interest.”
Peter Piot
Honorary President, The King Baudouin Foundation