The Jan Ronse Institute (KU Leuven) is holding a study day on 6 March 2026 on the prohibition of distributions and altruistic purpose of non-profit organisations and foundations. The study day itself will take place in Leuven but can also be followed online.
All practical information and the programme can be found below. It promises to be an interesting afternoon.
Practical information:
- Date: 6 March 2026
- Location: Leuven (can also be followed online)
- Registration fee: €215 (including book, retail value €160)
- Register via: https://www.law.kuleuven.be/apps/activiteiten/activities/6657
Programme:
13:00 | Welcome – Sofie Cools
13:10 | Permitted transactions and prohibited distributions within non-profit organisations and foundations – Bram Van Baelen
13:35 | The altruistic purpose of non-profit organisations and foundations – Sofie Cools
14:00 | The use of non-profit organisations and foundations in hybrid group structures – Lisa Bueken
14:25 | The not-for-profit sector, the WER and the WVV: an evaluation – Marieke Wyckaert
14:50 | Q&A
15:00 | Break
15:30 | Company interests, association interests, foundation interests – Joeri Vananroye
15:55 | Good governance in non-profit organisations: the current situation – Marleen Denef
16:20 | Remedies for mismanagement in non-profit organisations and foundations – Matthias Wauters
16:45 | Taxation of non-profit organisations and foundations – Bram Devolder
17:10 | Q&A
17:20 | Closing remarks – Koen Geens
17:30 | Reception