Introduction The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is a United Kingdom-based charitable foundation established in 1988 to promote closer links between Britain and Japan across cultural, educational, academic, professional, and scientific fields. Founded with a generous benefaction from Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. (now Daiwa Capital Markets), the foundation supports activities that strengthen bilateral understanding and cooperation between… [Read More]
Arts & Culture
Gasworks: A Leading Non-Profit Art Organisation Supporting Artists and Cultural Exchange
Introduction – Overview of Gasworks Gasworks is a non-profit contemporary visual art organisation based in South London, United Kingdom, dedicated to supporting emerging and international artists through exhibitions, artist studios, residencies, and community-engaged programmes. Since its founding in 1994, Gasworks has become an influential hub for artistic experimentation, dialogue, cultural exchange, and professional development in… [Read More]
Sweden-Estonia Cooperation Fund: Fostering Bilateral Exchange and Innovation
Introduction The Sweden-Estonia Cooperation Fund is an independent philanthropic foundation established to strengthen bilateral relations between Sweden and Estonia. The Fund supports initiatives that promote mutual exchange, cultural cooperation, knowledge sharing, and network building, especially among young people, organisations, and institutions from both countries. It was launched as a mark of friendship and cooperation, building… [Read More]
Netherland–America Foundation (NAF): Strengthening Transatlantic Exchange and Opportunities
Introduction – Overview of the Netherland–America Foundation The Netherland–America Foundation (NAF) is a leading bilateral philanthropic foundation dedicated to strengthening cultural, educational, and professional exchange between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United States. Founded in 1921, NAF supports programs in arts, education, business, public policy, and historic preservation, building mutual understanding, collaboration, and… [Read More]
Botín Foundation (Fundación Botín): Fostering Creativity, Education, Culture, and Social Development
Introduction The Botín Foundation (Spanish: Fundación Botín) is a prominent Spanish philanthropic organization focused on promoting social development, creativity, culture, education, science, and rural advancement. Founded in 1964 by Marcelino Botín Sanz de Sautuola and his wife Carmen Yllera, the foundation operates primarily in Cantabria, Spain, with activities across Spain and Latin America. Its work… [Read More]
Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC): Supporting Creative Expression Across the Arab World
The Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) is a leading independent philanthropic organization dedicated to strengthening arts and culture in the Arab world. Founded in 2007, AFAC supports artists, cultural practitioners, and creative organizations with funding, training, and opportunities to develop innovative artistic work. As a major advocate for artistic freedom, cultural diversity, and… [Read More]
Robert Silvers Foundation: Advancing Arts, Culture, and Intellectual Life
Introduction The Robert Silvers Foundation is a philanthropic organization established to honor the legacy of Robert B. Silvers, the long-time editor and co-founder of The New York Review of Books. The foundation supports initiatives that promote intellectual inquiry, cultural criticism, literary excellence, and the arts, reflecting Silvers’ lifelong commitment to rigorous thinking and public discourse…. [Read More]
Lauritzen Fonden – A Danish Commercial Foundation Supporting Social Good and Enterprise
Introduction – What Is Lauritzen Fonden? Lauritzen Fonden is a commercial foundation based in Denmark that combines active ownership of business assets with philanthropic support for social initiatives, especially those benefitting vulnerable children and young people. It was established in 1945 by members of the Lauritzen family and continues to play a significant role in… [Read More]
Rozsa Foundation: Empowering Arts Leadership and Innovation in Alberta
Introduction – What Is the Rozsa Foundation? The Rozsa Foundation is a charitable organisation based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, dedicated to strengthening the arts sector through training, funding, and storytelling supports that enhance leadership, management, and sustainability in the arts and culture community. It combines philanthropic granting with learning-focused programs designed to build capacity and… [Read More]
Lithuanian Foundation: Supporting Lithuanian American Community and Cultural Initiatives
Introduction The Lithuanian Foundation is a U.S.-based philanthropic nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Lithuanian cultural heritage, education, and community welfare among Lithuanian Americans and the broader community. Through grantmaking, scholarships, cultural programs, and community partnerships, the foundation seeks to preserve Lithuanian identity and support initiatives that benefit Lithuanian heritage and community cohesion. History and Background… [Read More]
