VerbundVolksbank OWL Stiftung

Private foundation

About the funder

The VerbundVolksbank OWL Foundation is a non-profit, independent foundation under civil law based in Paderborn, established in 1994 by VerbundVolksbank OWL eG. Guided by the principle "Creating meaning and growing meaningfully," the foundation invests money, knowledge, and time in long-term projects within the business area of VerbundVolksbank OWL eG. It supports art and culture, sports, science and research, environmental and nature conservation, international understanding, heritage preservation, youth and elderly care, public health, as well as welfare services.

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Mission & Vision

"Creating meaning and growing meaningfully" is the central guiding principle of the foundation. It sees itself as a partner of the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region, assumes social responsibility, and supports sustainable projects that provide lasting added value for art, culture, education, sports, and social concerns. In doing so, it follows the cooperative principle of "help for self-help."

Target groups

The foundation is aimed at non-profit organizations, initiatives, and individuals from the business area of VerbundVolksbank OWL eG. Projects and actors in the fields of arts & culture, sports, science & research, environmental and nature conservation, international understanding, heritage preservation, youth and elderly care, health and welfare services are supported, provided their work contributes to strengthening civil society and the long-term preservation of the cultural and social structure of the region.