On Monday 11 May 2026, the Fondation de Luxembourg announced that it had surpassed €100 million in total grants awarded since its creation, following a record year of philanthropic giving in 2025.
According to the Fondation de Luxembourg, the organisation distributed a record €13.6 million to nearly 300 beneficiaries across 57 countries in 2025, amid what it described as a period marked by geopolitical instability, ongoing conflicts and tightening funding for humanitarian causes. The Fondation stated that this milestone reflects both its continued commitment to advancing philanthropy and growing interest in structured, long-term philanthropy in Luxembourg.
The Fondation de Luxembourg reported that committed assets under its management reached €437 million in 2025, representing a 16% increase compared to the previous year. The number of foundations under its aegis rose to 126, including seven newly created foundations during the year. These foundations supported projects across five key areas: poverty reduction and social cohesion, health and research, biodiversity and climate change, universal education, and culture and diversity.
Fondation de Luxembourg Chairman Alain Kinsch stated: “Luxembourg continues to provide a strong and stable environment for structured philanthropy. The sustained growth we are seeing reflects the trust placed in the Fondation de Luxembourg and highlights the important role the country plays in supporting both local initiatives and international solidarity.”
The Fondation reported that the largest increase in contributions in 2025 was directed towards health and research, which rose from 31.9% of total funding in 2024 to 42.1% in 2025. Universal education remained the second-largest area of support, followed by poverty and social cohesion, culture and diversity, and biodiversity and climate change.
The organisation also highlighted its “continued local impact”, noting that more than half of all funding was directed towards projects in Luxembourg, while over 60% of founders are Luxembourg residents. The Fondation de Luxembourg continued to work closely with the local financial ecosystem and civil society through various events and initiatives promoting structured philanthropy. It also noted the continued development of the “Fondation pour le Climat,” launched in 2024 to support companies financing high-impact environmental projects.
At the same time, the Fondation facilitated international philanthropic giving, supporting projects in 57 countries across four continents. In 2025, 77.7% of funding was directed towards Europe, including continued support for Ukraine and emergency aid initiatives in Gaza, alongside longer-term projects addressing structural challenges.
Tonika Hirdman, Director General of the Fondation de Luxembourg, commented: “2025 has shown that philanthropy is not only resilient, but increasingly strategic in how it responds to today’s challenges. The record level of support reached this year reflects our donors’ ability to act both swiftly and with long-term intent addressing urgent crises while continuing to invest in sustainable solutions for the future.”
Looking ahead, the Fondation de Luxembourg confirmed that it had already established three new foundations in early 2026 and intends to continue expanding its activities in Luxembourg and internationally, while strengthening cross-border partnerships and philanthropic initiatives.
