About Us

The Hartwig Foundation is an independent foundation committed to the public interest by providing financial support to carefully selected initiatives and organizations. All support aligns with our mission to serve the public interest and contribute to a sustainable, inclusive, and just society.

The foundation supports projects and initiatives in the fields of:

In addition, the Hartwig Foundation also supports other activities that directly or indirectly contribute to the public interest. The Hartwig Foundation currently facilitates two independent foundations: the Hartwig Medical Foundation and Hartwig Art Foundation.

Foundations

Hartwig Medical Foundation: Since 2015, the Hartwig Medical Foundation has been committed to promoting scientific research for the control and treatment of cancer. The foundation focuses on initiatives that contribute to the public interest, with the aim of sustainably improving healthcare. website →

Hartwig Art Foundation: Since 2019, Hartwig Art Foundation has been dedicated to fostering and facilitating the production, presentation, and collection of contemporary art. Through artist collaborations and partnerships with a wide range of local and global institutions, the foundation fosters new artistic production, critical enquiry and social engagement.

Currently, Hartwig Art Foundation is developing the Hartwig Museum, a new major contemporary art museum in Amsterdam. The museum is set to open in 2028. website →

Board and Policy

Board

R.H. Defares, Chairman
G.J.W.M. Derckx, Board Member
V.H.M. Struycken, Board Member

The board members don’t receive any payment for their work for the foundation. However, they can be reimbursed for any expenses they incur while carrying out their duties.

Resources and Assets

Our foundation receives its funds from grants, donations, legacies, inheritances, and other contributions. Fundraising among the general public does not take place.

The foundation manages its assets carefully and retains only what is necessary to continue the activities and goals in a sustainable way.

No one within the foundation has personal control over its assets — they are entirely dedicated to achieving the foundation's objectives.

The foundation is also non-profit: all resources are used to support our mission.

Mission

The foundation's mission is to provide financial support for projects in the fields of arts and culture, education, medical science, and medical research. In addition, it contributes to institutions that serve the public interest. All activities are carried out for the common good.

The foundation’s policy reflects this purpose: by providing financial support to projects and institutions in these areas, the foundation actively contributes to the advancement of art, culture, education, science, and social value.

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Contact

Thank you for your interest in the Hartwig Foundation. The foundation selects its potential beneficiaries itself and therefore does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Stichting Hartwig Foundation
Amstelveenseweg 500
1081KL Amsterdam
info@hartwigfoundation.com