Individual(s)

Would you like to contribute to a better world, on your own, with your family or others?

Philanthropy is the liberty to choose the cause, or causes, that are dear to you, such as securing the future of an art collection, supporting scientific research, or helping the homeless. There are as many wonderful projects as there are philanthropists.

Whether you wish to do something close to home or internationally, our Centre for Philanthropy will develop a made-to-measure solution together with you, one that is adapted to meet your wishes, gives meaning to your engagement and ensures that it has an impact. We put our many years of experience, our expertise and our extensive network at your disposal.

Which solution to choose to bring your philanthropic project to fruition?

Read more about some of our philanthropic tools. We remain entirely at your disposal to adapt any of them to suit your project.

Support a project near you

Community philanthropy is also an interesting way of getting involved for the common good.

Would you particularly like to support a project for the common good in your local area? If so, you can make a donation to existing philanthropic initiatives via a

If you would like to commit to the development of your region, then you might like to play a role as part of a Regional fund.

Receiving donations from abroad for your philanthropic initiative

Donors (individuals, businesses and organisations) established in France, the Netherlands, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg or Denmark can make a direct donation to your philanthropic initiative via the King Baudouin Foundation while still benefiting from the fiscal advantages in their country of residence in accordance with the tax legislation in the country concerned. The Foundation is responsible for issuing the relevant tax certificates of the countries involved.

Our international network also enables your philanthropic initiative to receive donations from other countries in Europe and elsewhere in the world..

Make a donation

Would you like to contribute to one of the Funds managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, a project account, or a particular activity of the Foundation, in Belgium or abroad? If so, you can make a donation safely and quickly.

Donations and bequests

Would you like to make a donation or a bequest (of moveable or immovable assets, works of art etc.) and create your own fund or philanthropic activity, or support an existing Fund or any of the King Baudouin Foundation’s initiatives? Our Centre for Philanthropy will be pleased to advise and help you

Need any advice?

Thanks to our expertise of over 30 years and a vast network, our Centre for Philanthropy can help you to clarify your wishes and plan, organise, manage and evaluate the impact of your project. You retain control and choose to what extent you would like to be involved.

Our philanthropy advisers are always on hand to help. They are ready to inform and support you, particularly in relation to legal, fiscal and administrative aspects. Thanks to their position of independence and their pragmatism, they help you to bring your philanthropic engagement to fruition at all times and always with the aim of doing more philanthropy and doing it better, together.

Stories
Inspiring engagement!

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

Rebuilding Hope in Türkiye after the 2023 devastating earthquakes

"After the earthquake, we were devastated both financially and emotionally. Here we are trying to rebuild our lives with your support. I feel stronger now, we are in great solidarity with my neighbors and the institutions that support us, and this is good for us."
Ms. Hacer
Victim of the earthquake in Türkiye