Philanthropy

Luxembourg has responded to the need for a centre of expertise in philanthropic engagement that can provide advice and guidance to donors and private bankers.

The Fondation de Luxembourg is a public-private partnership that combines finance and philanthropy. Established in 2008 by the State of Luxembourg and the Oeuvre National de Secours Grand-Duchesse Charlotte, the Foundation seeks to guide and assist donors who wish to make a long-term commitment to a significant philanthropic project.

The Foundation acts as a consultant and service provider. It is a gateway to associations and NGOs around the world and can assist donors in the selection of their ideal charitable project. By providing an umbrella structure, donors benefit from a simplified structure that relieves them of the day-to-day administration of the foundation. At the same time they can influence and control their project through board meetings and the provision of detailed impact reports.

Projects typically fall under one of five themes: health and research, poverty and social cohesion, culture and diversity, universal education and biodiversity and climate change.