Sustain independent European research
The Renaissance Europe Institute accepts no funding from sovereign states, political parties, or single corporations. We exist because individuals and institutions who understand what is at stake in Europe choose to back independent work.
The questions Europe faces — how to build a capital markets union that actually works, how to rearm without fracturing the bloc, how to secure energy independence while hitting climate commitments, how to compete industrially with the United States and China — do not lend themselves to quick commentary. They require sustained, rigorous work: multi-year research programmes, standing advisory committees, and the institutional patience to produce analysis that is correct rather than timely.
That kind of work is hard to fund through conventional means. Governments have interests. Corporations have positions. Political parties have platforms. We accept funding from none of them. What we accept instead is the support of people and institutions who believe that Europe needs a genuinely independent analytical voice — one that publishes what the evidence shows, not what any funder would prefer.
Your gift sustains that independence. It pays for researchers who are free to follow the argument wherever it leads, for publications that are not commissioned or conditioned, and for convenings where the only agenda is the quality of the conversation.
If you believe Europe’s next decade will be consequential — and that consequential moments require rigorous, independent thought — we invite you to support this work.
Make a gift
Gifts of any size are welcome. Monthly and annual donors receive a dedicated impact letter and early access to major publications.
One month of full access
Covers one reader's subscription to our complete publications library — including embargoed memos, strategic blueprints, and executive briefs.
A working paper review
Funds one standing committee session where former ministers, regulators, and operators pressure-test a working paper before publication.
A researcher for a week
Supports one week of a senior fellow's time — primary sourcing, expert interviews, manuscript drafting, and editorial review.
A closed-door convening
Covers the production costs of a working session bringing together 30 senior policymakers, industrialists, and military officials.
Of every euro received, 68 cents goes directly to research, fellows, and publications. The remainder funds dissemination, events, and the minimal operational infrastructure required to maintain institutional independence.
Alternative giving channels
We accept gifts by bank transfer, donor-advised fund, and institutional pledge. Designated gifts to specific research programmes are also welcome.
Online by card
One-time or recurring gifts processed securely. Receipts issued automatically. Monthly and annual donors receive an annual impact letter.
Bank transfer
Wire donations accepted in EUR, GBP, USD, and CHF. Contact us for IBAN and routing details. Contact [email protected] to arrange.
Donor-advised funds
Gifts from DAF accounts are welcome. Recommend a grant to Renaissance Europe Foundation (Belgian ASBL). Contact us for our identifier equivalent. Contact [email protected] to arrange.
Institutional & legacy gifts
For pledges above €25,000 or planned gifts, we will arrange a conversation with our Director of Philanthropy. Donor caps and public disclosure norms apply. Contact [email protected] to arrange.
No funder has ever reviewed, delayed, directed, or conditioned a single piece of research we have published — and none ever will.
Frequently asked questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
The Renaissance Europe Institute operates as a Belgian ASBL (non-profit foundation). Tax deductibility depends on your country of residence. Belgian, German, French, and Dutch donors may qualify. Consult your tax adviser for eligibility in your jurisdiction.
Do donors influence editorial decisions?
Never. Our editorial policy prohibits any donor from directing, reviewing, delaying, or conditioning research. Funders above the €5,000 annual threshold are disclosed publicly. The full independence policy is on the editorial policy page.
Are there donor caps?
Yes. We accept a maximum of €250,000 from any single private donor per year and €500,000 from any institutional funder. These caps protect our independence and prevent undue concentration of funding from any single source.
Can I designate my gift to a specific programme?
Designated gifts are accepted for our five research programmes: Capital Markets, Single Market, Defence & Security, Energy Sovereignty, and Industrial Scale. Contact [email protected] to arrange a designation agreement.
How do I cancel a recurring gift?
Email [email protected] at any time. We will cancel within one working day and send written confirmation. We never make cancellation difficult or conditional.
Where are your audited accounts?
Our 2025 founding-period accounts will be published in July 2026 and linked from the About page. All accounts are audited by an independent Belgian-registered firm. Donors above the disclosure threshold are listed in the annual report.
Our Director of Philanthropy is available for conversations with prospective major donors. For general enquiries about giving, write to [email protected].