Stiftung für Toleranz und Völkerverständigung (ehemals F.C. Flick-Stiftung)

The Foundation for Tolerance and International Understanding, originally known as the F.C. Flick Foundation against Xenophobia, Racism, and Intolerance, was established in 2001 by Dr. Friedrich Christian Flick. The foundation is based in Potsdam and is committed to combating xenophobia, racism, and intolerance. It supports projects that promote international-mindedness, tolerance in all areas of culture, and the spirit of international understanding. The foundation is particularly active in the new federal states and Berlin and focuses on children and youth. It supports cultural, sporting, and educational projects as well as youth exchange programs, especially with Eastern Europe and Israel. The foundation is known for the "Stand Up Award" for Tolerance and Civil Courage, endowed with €10,000.

The Foundation for Tolerance and International Understanding is committed to promoting international-mindedness, tolerance in all areas of culture, and the idea of international understanding. Its goal is to counteract right-wing extremism and youth violence. The foundation believes in the transformative power of education and culture and aims to create a foundation for peaceful and tolerant coexistence of all population groups through its projects.

The foundation's funding programs are aimed at children and young people in the new federal states and Berlin. The foundation supports innovative and sustainable projects in the fields of culture, sports, education, and youth exchange, particularly with the eastern neighboring countries of Europe and Israel. The target group includes legal entities and registered associations capable of implementing the funded projects and making the results accessible to the public.