Kulturstiftung Leipzig

Non-profit organization

About the funder

The Kulturstiftung Leipzig is a legal, non-profit foundation under civil law with a focus on monument preservation, urban culture, and environmental protection. It is financed through income from the foundation's assets, donations, sponsorships, grants, and rental income from the Alte Nikolaischule. The foundation operates the Alte Nikolaischule as a cultural center, publishes the "Leipziger Blätter," awards the Hieronymus Lotter Prize for monument preservation, and organizes exhibitions, lectures, publications, as well as projects related to urban culture and monument preservation. In individual cases, it supports external projects that align with its foundation profile and provides advice to monument owners.

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Mission & Vision

The Kulturstiftung Leipzig is committed to the preservation and care of Leipzig's cultural heritage. Its goal is to promote monuments and urban cultural projects, strengthen civic engagement, and stimulate public dialogue on monument preservation, urban culture, and environmental protection. It aims to serve as a driving force for cultural initiatives and as a meeting place contributing to the cultural diversity and identity of Leipzig.

Target groups

The funding programs and initiatives of the Kulturstiftung Leipzig are aimed at monument owners, cultural practitioners, restorers, architects, and associations committed to monument preservation and urban culture in Leipzig. Additionally, journalists, event organizers, and the interested public benefit from exhibitions, lectures, and cultural programs at the Alte Nikolaischule.