Founded in 2008 as a public utility foundation, the Degroof Petercam Foundation is among Belgium’s largest corporate foundations.
Currently operating with a team of four and an annual budget of nearly €1.4 million, the Foundation has granted close to €10 million to philanthropic projects since its creation.
At Degroof Petercam, we work every day in the interest of our clients and society; our Foundation also embodies this commitment. Just as our investment house empowers clients to realise their ambitions, the Degroof Petercam Foundation empowers people and society to move forward.
Sylvie Huret, CEO Degroof Petercam and President of Degroof Petercam Foundation
Our mission: Empower. Society.
In Belgium, it takes around four to five generations for someone born into a low-income family to reach the country’s average income level - a reminder that empowerment is not a given, but a long and uncertain journey.
We deliver on our mission through:
- our DPF Award
- the sharing of our philanthropic expertise and network with clients and stakeholders.
We believe that giving individuals the tools, confidence, and opportunities to act on their own aspirations is essential to break cycles and ensure that progress doesn’t take generations but starts now.
Anne-Sophie Pype, Managing Director Degroof Petercam Foundation
DPF Award
Through our DPF Award, we scale entrepreneurial non-profits in Belgium, empowering people, through:
- Education
- Employment
- Social Well-being
Our venture philanthropy approach blends multi-year, unrestricted funding with strategic and operational support, helping organizations grow stronger, more resilient, and more impactful over time.
Each year, three winning organizations collectively receive a total donation of one million euros and personalized support for five years.
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Philanthropic expertise and network
We amplify our impact by opening our philanthropic expertise and network to clients and stakeholders. The Degroof Petercam Foundation fosters synergies through:
- Support for Degroof Petercam’s Philanthropy Advisory service
- Awareness events, including inspiring events and private roundtables
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Through the Degroof Petercam Foundation, we practice strategic philanthropy every day. We are dedicated to sharing with you the expertise and network we have acquired and put in practice every day.
Anne-Sophie Pype, Managing Director Degroof Petercam Foundation
