You wish to take action during your lifetime by transferring part of your assets in a thoughtful, structured, and secure way, while directly witnessing the impact of your commitment..
- You want your assets to contribute to a more livable world for your children, your loved ones, and future generations.
- You are looking for a reliable, transparent, and tax-efficient framework to support projects that bring tangible improvements to society.
Philanthropic donation
A donation allows you to transfer assets immediately (cash, securities, movable or real estate) to the Foundation for Future Generations.
It opens the door to a living form of philanthropy: you can see the initiatives you support emerge, grow, and thrive, and draw energy from the active optimism generated by engaging with young changemakers.
Supporting during your lifetime means:
- acting now to prevent rather than repair;
- benefiting from a strong human and symbolic return by discovering the initiatives you support;
- experiencing the satisfaction of a gesture aligned with your values;
- benefiting from a tax-efficient framework depending on the region and the nature of the donated assets;
- contributing to a leverage effect, as donations often trigger additional funding (partners, sponsors, collaborations, etc.).
1. Define your philanthropic intent
- Provide overall support to the Foundation’s activities
- Strengthen an existing programme
- Create a tailored initiative (e.g. a named fund)
The Foundation supports you in clarifying your priorities and building an approach aligned with your story, your values, and your vision for future generations.
2. Preliminary meeting
A confidential discussion allows you to:
- review your financial and family situation;
- identify the most appropriate type of donation (manual gift, notarial donation, real estate donation);
- ensure legal security with regard to your heirs;
- understand the tax mechanisms applicable in your region;
- discover the Foundation’s work and the long-term impact you can help strengthen.
3. Making the donation
Three main forms:
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Cash or securities transferred directly.
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No donation tax or registration required.
Note: if the donor passes away within 5 years, the amount is reintegrated into the estate (Flanders/Wallonia). In Brussels, the period is currently 3 years and has been extended to 5 years (since 2026).
Your transformative impact
Thanks to the donations received, the Foundation can:
- immediately fund projects led by young impact-driven entrepreneurs;
- support committed interdisciplinary research (HERA grants);
- strengthen promising local citizen initiatives;
- trigger synergies between programmes and partners (leverage effect).
Help us support them:
eXo membranes
SE'nSE 2025 Laureate
Water filters for cleaner water and a circular future
Ten Lives
SE'nSE 2025 Laureate
Restoring Europe’s water cycles through music festivals
W’Ice
Prototyping the Future 2023 laureate (Vsycle), Shinju 2025 laureate, Low Carbon Solutions 2025 laureate
Sprayable biological biostimulant to protect flowers and vineyards from frost (Belgium)
Bloom Biotech
Low Carbon Solutions 2025 Laureate
Sustainable textiles made from microalgae
River Cleanup
AETHER 2025 Laureate
Drones and AI to accelerate river clean-up
Je navigue’RAIE
AETHER 2025 Laureate
Studying and protecting Mediterranean rays and sharks by sailboat
HONU ITI
AETHER 2025 Laureate
Protecting green sea turtles in French Polynesia through innovative scientific monitoring
API CORAIL
AETHER 2025 Laureate
Restoring the reef and strengthening island self-sufficiency
Vela Lab
AETHER 2025 Laureate
Advancing oceanographic research through sailing boats
Taxation
- Registration duties on movable donations to non-profits/foundations:
- 7% (Brussels & Wallonia)
- 0% (Flanders)
- Registration duties on real estate donations: same rates as above.
- Registering the donation provides full security for you and your heirs: your donation will never be reintegrated into the estate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, if you want to avoid any uncertainty related to the 5-year period (3 years in Brussels in 2025).
Yes. The Foundation places great importance on highlighting impact and creating opportunities to connect with the people behind the solutions.
Yes, it is in fact the most common way to establish either a flow-through fund or an endowment fund.
You can make multiple donations over time, adapting them to your situation.