The non-profit Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation is the legacy of Dr.-Ing. E. h. Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, the last personal owner of the Fried. Krupp company. He stipulated in his will that “the company is to be transformed, via a foundation, into a corporation, which shall be an expression of the tradition of the House of Krupp for commitment to common welfare”. Upon his death on 30 July 1967 his entire private and corporate assets were transferred to the foundation he had established, which took up activities on 1 January 1968. The Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation uses the income received from its corporate shareholding exclusively and directly for charitable purposes. The Foundation is politically and denominationally independent.
Vulnerable children in Germany are not receiving the protection they urgently need. In Essen too, the situation of children in need of protection is becoming increasingly precarious. This is why …
The book series “Kleine Reihe Villa Hügel”, published by the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation, focuses on the history and present of the hill. The volume “Der Park …
The “Tag des offenen Hügels” (Open Hill Day) has become a permanent fixture over the past two years. On the first Friday of every month, visitors can tour Villa Hügel …
Like all historic parks, Hügel-Park is facing major challenges: Climate change, extreme weather events and pest infestations jeopardise the valuable tree population, and necessary restorations must be carried out carefully …
Through its funding activities in five statutory areas, the Foundation aspires to initiate new developments and encourage creativity and commitment.
The Foundation sets specific accents related to the development of science and university education, aims to enable equal opportunities, to contribute to intercultural understanding and to improve the education of the younger generations. The Foundation’s diversified range of funding is primarily implemented in programmes and key areas initiated by the Foundation itself, which are regularly announced.
Numerous institutions are associated with the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation, with different constellations such as sponsorships, participations, long-term partnerships or historical ties. As owner of the Krupp Historical Archive, the Villa Hügel with Hügel Park, the Alfried Krupp Hospital, the Germania VI sailing yacht, as shareholder of thyssenkrupp AG and as co-initiator and sponsor of the Alfried Krupp Institute for Advanced Study in Greifswald, the Krupp Foundation is a dependable partner with a strong commitment to its social mission with regard to medicine, culture, education, science and sport.
