Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach-Stiftung

The Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Essen, Germany. Founded on 1 January 1968 by Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, the last offspring of the Krupp dynasty, the foundation serves the purpose of continuing the legacy and spirit of the Krupp family.

The foundation is based on the values and principles that Alfred Krupp himself pursued. Its main objective is to support social, scientific, cultural and educational projects. The foundation uses the proceeds from its corporate holdings, in particular as the largest shareholder of the ThyssenKrupp Group, exclusively for non-profit purposes.

• The Alfried Krupp Promotion Prize, endowed with 1 million euros, is an outstanding example of the promotion of young scientists.
• Art and Culture: The foundation participates in the financing of various cultural institutions, museums and universities. It also supports specific programs such as the scholarship program for museum curators and curators in the field of photography.
• Health and Social Affairs: The foundation operates the Alfried Krupp Hospital at two locations in Essen, which offers excellent medical and nursing care.
• Sport and international understanding: The foundation promotes sports activities and advocates international understanding and equal opportunities.

The Alfried Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach Foundation sets standards for sustainable philanthropy.

• Education and talent development: Through international scholarship programs and cooperation with universities and museums, the foundation promotes scientific youth and cultural development.
• Cultural participation: events such as the concert of the Hamburg band "Die Sterne" at the Villa Hügel or the lecture series "Archive in the digital age" contribute to the cultural participation of a wide audience.
• Social and health: The foundation's commitment to healthcare, in particular through the Alfried Krupp Hospital, and its social projects contribute to social development.[2]

The foundation manages a considerable amount of assets, mainly from the family company Krupp, with a capital of about 0.8 billion euros (book value as of 31 December 2023).[2] The foundation is an independent foundation under civil law and is supervised by the district government of Düsseldorf.

The foundation has its headquarters in the Hügelpark in Essen and manages the Villa Hügel with its park as well as the Historische Archiv Krupp, which is considered the oldest German economic archive and has over 2.5 million photographs on industrial history.

The Alfried Krupp von Bohlen and Halbach Foundation is a major player in the German foundation landscape and contributes decisively to the economic and social development of the country.

• 1 - https://www.alleaktien.com/lexikon/alfried-krupp-von-bohlen-und-halbach-stiftung
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfried_Krupp_von_Bohlen_und_Halbach-Stiftung
• 3 - https://www.margarethe-krupp-stiftung.de/ueber-uns/
• 4 - https://www.fellowmind.com/de-de/cases/krupp-stiftung/
• 5 - https://www.krupp-stiftung.de/ueber-uns/