Francqui Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Francqui Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $682,134 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $146,017 and the largest $271,030. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$682,134
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$146,017
- Largest grant$271,030
- Assets$72.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 4 | $72.1 million |
| 2024 | $682,134 | 4 | $72.5 million |
How to apply
Francqui Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Francqui Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $682,134 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Francqui Prize | Awarded in recognition of the achievements of a young belgian scholar or scientist. It not only bestows a large sum of money but also has irrefutable prestige as it is presented by the king himself. | $271,030 |
| International Francqui Chairs | Awarded to teaching positions administered by belgian universities, who invite non-belgians. The foundation provides money to those belgian universities who are in charge of the further workout. | $162,170 |
| Belgian Francqui Chairs | Awarded to belgians who accept a teaching appointment at another belgian university. The francqui chair awards encourages exchanges between belgian universities. The inaugural lecture of such a course is usually an opportunity to bring together all the prominent figures of the field in question and to emphasize this collaboration. | $129,864 |
| Francqui Fellowships | To support financing of a number of fellowships distributed to young belgians who wish to study in the united states. The distribution of those fellowships is done by the belgian american educational foundation. | $119,070 |
Officers and trustees
- Count Herman van Rompuy
- Baron Jean-Pierre Hansen
- Mr Pierre van Moerbeke
- Baroness Marie-Claire Foblets
- Mrs Valerie Andre
- Count Nicolas Boel
- Mr Chris Buyse
- Count Frederic Francqui
- Baron Jan Grauls
- Mrs Francoise Masai
- Mr Alexandre Sevrin
- Mr Greet T'jonk
- Mrs Sylviane Velu-Spreutels
- Baron Mark Waer
- Mrs Dominique Willems
Questions people ask
Does Francqui Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Francqui Foundation give?
$682,134 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $146,017.
Who runs Francqui Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Count Herman van Rompuy (Chairman), Baron Jean-Pierre Hansen (Vice Chairman), Mr Pierre van Moerbeke (Ceo (Until July 2024)) and Baroness Marie-Claire Foblets (Member/Managing Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Francqui Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.