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 2023

  • 133 million €
    Support
  • 4.460
    Individuals and organisations supported
  • 1.363
    Active Funds
  • 194
    Calls for projects

Calls for projects

Prize Jacqueline Nonkels 2024 - Call for projects for individuals

The annual Jacqueline Nonkels Prize (€ 5.000) is awarded for the preservation and promotion of Belgian surrealist heritage.

Soon to be closed!

Prize Jacqueline Nonkels 2024 - Call for projects for organisations

The annual Jacqueline Nonkels Prize (€ 5.000) is awarded for the preservation and promotion of Belgian surrealist heritage.

Soon to be closed!

Applied research focusing on Health and Environment Interactions - Orcadia Fund

About to complete your PhD? Fund Orcadia helps you launch your scientific career on the interactions between health and the environment

Ongoing

Find a call that suits your project

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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The Centre for Philanthropy can work out a tailored scheme for you. Our flexible schemes ensure maximum impact, while you stay in control.

"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