When it comes to international development, the Brussels-based King Baudouin Foundation is a relatively small player. Focused on Africa, its visibility pales in comparison to big donors based in the Belgian capital, including the European Commission.
Yet as KBF Managing Director Luc Tayart de Borms explained, nongovernmental organizations and charitable bodies shouldn’t rule out working with foundations such as the KBF: If your mission or project aligns with theirs, he said, small foundations can make for great partners.
KBF runs much like a community foundation. Private citizens and corporations, mostly in Belgium, use KBF for their philanthropic investments.