Country profile

Belgium

Definition
The foundation is the result of a legal act from one or several individuals or legal entities that dedicate capital to a specific not-for-profit aim. Foundations can be recognised as being of public utility when they pursue philosophical, philanthropic, religious, scientific, artistic, educational or cultural aims.

Belgium’s philanthropy profile

€ 1,374 million

Pool of assets

€ 572 million

Total expenditure

7,078

Total employment

Belgium’s foundations

Total number of public benefit foundations is 650.

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