Active · per the CBE, 30 September 2026

CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

BE0409359103

Rechtspersoon International non-profit association

Louizalaan 54, 1050 Elsene

Active for

67 year, 2 months

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  • Not on Peppol Peppol

    Not registered in the Peppol network, mandatory for VAT-liable companies since 1 January 2026.

Financials

Financial year 2024

CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS from Elsene, company number BE0409359103, closed financial year 2024 with a result of € 111,245 after tax. For that financial year CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS recorded a gross margin of € 4.8 million and equity of € 3.1 million. Compared with financial year 2023, the result moved from € -91,648 to € 111,245. Profitable, and profit is growing. The buffer is growing. Debts are under control. The most recent annual accounts were filed with the National Bank of Belgium on August 25, 2025.

What it is worth Growing

€ 3.1 million

▲ 99% vs 2023

Assets minus debts, by the books. What is left if everything were sold and paid today.

Profit Growing

€ 111,245

▲ still € 91,648 loss in 2023

Profit after tax over the fiscal year.

Cash in the bank

€ 9.1 million

▲ 87% vs 2023

Cash and bank balances on the last day of the fiscal year.

People and assets in 2024

Full-time equivalents

48

Average over the fiscal year, from the social balance sheet.

Wage cost

€ 4.5 million

▲ 13% vs 2023

€ 92,900 per full-time equivalent. Payroll staff only. What the director pays themselves is already netted into the gross margin and is not shown separately in the accounts.

Vehicles and equipment

€ 663,996

▲ 94% vs 2023

Book value of vehicles, furniture and equipment.

Debts at end 2024

Bank debt

None

No bank loans on the last day of the fiscal year.

Owed to suppliers

€ 417,539

▲ 30% vs 2023

Supplier invoices still open on the last day of the fiscal year.

Taxes and wages

€ 516,182

▲ 26% vs 2023

Taxes, VAT and social contributions still to pay.

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Key figures per fiscal year Download key figures (CSV)
2021202220232024Change 2023 → 2024
Gross margin € 2,897,392 € 3,348,659 € 4,063,404 € 4,770,875 ▲ 17%
Profit after taxes € 990,053 € -133,840 € -91,648 € 111,245 ▲ € 202,893
Equity € 1,855,279 € 1,697,119 € 1,562,268 € 3,116,314 ▲ 99%
Total debts € 3,304,486 € 5,899,176 € 6,534,024 € 9,152,621 ▲ 40%
Cash € 2,279,431 € 4,192,765 € 4,846,437 € 9,079,818 ▲ 87%
Land & buildings € 2,985,279 € 2,803,780 € 2,435,970 € 2,675,562 ▲ 10%
Retained profit € -653,992 € -804,876 € -896,524 € 215,181 ▲ € 1.1 million
Balance sheet total € 5,857,150 € 8,228,096 € 8,783,289 € 14,200,683 ▲ 62%
Employees (FTE) 48 48 48 48

Key figures of CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, fiscal years 2021 to 2024, from the annual accounts filed with the National Bank of Belgium.The annual account for fiscal year 2025 has not been filed yet; it was expected before 31 July 2026.

What happened to CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS?

What happened at CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS in recent years, according to the Belgian Official Gazette, the CBE and the National Bank:

  • Hans VAN POELVOORDE stepped down as director. NBB
  • Mark BAUMAN stepped down as director. NBB
  • Véronica AGUILAR stepped down as director. NBB
  • Maria Gabriela SOMMERFIELD ROSERO stepped down as director. NBB
  • Ronald STEWART stepped down as director. NBB
  • Paul BAKER stepped down as director. NBB
  • William SUTHERLAND stepped down as director. NBB
  • CARRASCO VALDIVIESO stepped down as director. NBB

In short

From € 990,053 profit in 2021 to € 111,245 profit in 2024.

Best year ever: 2021, with € 990,053 profit.

On average € 99,400 of value added per employee in 2024.

Management

Directors

According to the 2024 annual accounts

Hans VAN POELVOORDE

Director

since 2014 · until 2027

Ronald STEWART

Director

since 2016 · until 2027

Maria Gabriela SOMMERFIELD ROSERO

Director

since 2017 · until 2027

Rakan ZAHAWI

Managing director

since 2021 · until 2026

Mark BAUMAN

Director

since 2018 · until 2027

CARRASCO VALDIVIESO

Director

since 2017 · until 2026

Paul BAKER

Director

since 2016 · until 2027

Darrel SCHOELING

Director

since 2017 · until 2026

William SUTHERLAND

Director

since 2013 · until 2026

Véronica AGUILAR

Director

since 2020 · until 2027

Establishments

Establishment units

Physical locations of this company

Registered office

Louizalaan 54

1050 Elsene

What is an establishment unit? An establishment unit is a geographically identifiable place where activities of the enterprise are carried out.

Details

Company number
0409.359.103
VAT number
BE 0409.359.103
Registered office
Louizalaan 54, 1050 Elsene
Names & denominations
CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS · FONDATION CHARLES POUR LES ILES GALAPAGOS · FCD OU CDF
Enterprise type
Rechtspersoon
Legal form
International non-profit association
Legal situation
Normale toestand
Start date
23 July 1959
Peppol
Not registered

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS?
The registered office of CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS is located at Louizalaan 54, 1050 Elsene.
Is CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS still active?
Yes. According to the CBE (30 September 2026) CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS is active, legal situation “Normale toestand”, started on 23 July 1959.
Is CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS registered on Peppol?
No, CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS is currently not registered on the Peppol network.
What is the enterprise number of CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS?
The enterprise number of CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS is BE0409359103.
When was CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS founded?
CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS was founded on 23 July 1959.
Who are the directors of CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS?
According to the 2024 annual accounts, the directors of CHARLES DARWIN FOUNDATION FOR THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS are: Hans VAN POELVOORDE, Ronald STEWART, Maria Gabriela SOMMERFIELD ROSERO, Rakan ZAHAWI, Mark BAUMAN, CARRASCO VALDIVIESO, Paul BAKER, Darrel SCHOELING.