Dr. Axe-Stiftung
About the funder
The Dr. Axe Foundation is an independent private law foundation based in Bonn, recognized as a non-profit and charitable organization. It is managed by a three-member board and supervised by a five-member advisory council. The foundation pursues a broad range of funding objectives, including animal welfare through the operation of sanctuaries and the dissemination of animal ethics knowledge, financial assistance for needy victims of violent crimes with a regional focus on Bonn, Dahlem (Eifel), and Sylt, promotion of art and culture through the operation of an art cabinet and the collection of works from the Düsseldorf School of Painting, elderly care to support needy senior citizens, as well as grants for research and teaching at German universities.
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Mission & Vision
The Dr. Axe Foundation aims to honor the legacy of its founder for the benefit of the public by sustainably supporting disadvantaged people, animals, and cultural projects, and by strengthening social participation, education, and ethical conduct through diverse funding opportunities.
Target groups
The funding and support programs of the Dr. Axe Foundation are aimed at children, adolescents, and educators in the fields of animal ethics and environmental education; needy victims of violence in the Bonn, Dahlem (Eifel), and Sylt regions; individuals over 60 years of age who are economically disadvantaged or institutions providing elderly care; art enthusiasts and cultural initiatives, particularly in the area of the Düsseldorf School of Painting; as well as German universities and research institutions for teaching and research projects.