InBev-Baillet Latour Fund

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InBev-Baillet Latour Fund is a philanthropic organization based in Belgium. It was established in 1974 by the InBev company, one of the world's largest brewing companies, and the Baillet Latour family, a prominent Belgian noble family. The fund's primary aim is to support scientific, medical, and educational projects in Belgium and abroad.

History[edit | edit source]

The InBev-Baillet Latour Fund was established in 1974. The fund was created by the merger of two existing philanthropic entities: the InBev company's corporate philanthropy program and the Baillet Latour family's private foundation. The fund's establishment was part of a broader trend in the 1970s towards increased corporate philanthropy in Belgium.

Activities[edit | edit source]

The InBev-Baillet Latour Fund supports a wide range of projects in the fields of science, medicine, and education. The fund provides grants to researchers, educational institutions, and other organizations. It also awards the InBev-Baillet Latour Health Prize, one of the most prestigious medical prizes in Belgium, which recognizes outstanding contributions to medical research.

Governance[edit | edit source]

The InBev-Baillet Latour Fund is governed by a board of directors, which includes representatives from the InBev company and the Baillet Latour family. The board is responsible for setting the fund's strategic direction and overseeing its activities.

Impact[edit | edit source]

The InBev-Baillet Latour Fund has had a significant impact on scientific, medical, and educational research in Belgium and beyond. The fund's grants have supported groundbreaking research in a variety of fields, and its prizes have recognized some of the most important contributions to medical science.

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