Kultur-

What Kultur- does

The Liz Mohn Stiftung is a non-profit private-law foundation headquartered in Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, operating under Section 1 of the NRW Foundation Act with the Bezirksregierung Detmold as its supervisory authority. It was formed by consolidating the activities of two predecessor organizations, the Liz Mohn Center gGmbH and the Liz Mohn Kultur- und Musikstiftung, into a single independent institution. The foundation is led by founder and board chair Liz Mohn, who represents the fifth generation of Bertelsmann ownership families, together with board member Matthias Meis. It pursues exclusively and directly charitable purposes across four thematic areas: international relations, leadership and economics, culture and music, and young people.

The foundation's programmatic offerings center on dialogue events, cultural and musical projects, political education programs, and youth talent development. Notable activities include the "Generation Global LIVE" arena discussion format, which convened approximately 230 young people at Stadthalle Gütersloh in June 2026, and a published study on Germany's role in the world based on youth perspectives. Recent events also include political education sessions in partnership with the Luftwaffenmusikkorps Münster. The foundation does not sell products or services commercially; it is funded through the assets and commitments of its founder and operates without a commercial revenue model. Distribution is event-based and concentrated in Gütersloh and broader Germany, with a digital presence spanning a website, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The organization has 35 employees and no disclosed technology, AI, or proprietary platform components.

Name

Kultur-

Legal name

Liz Mohn Stiftung

Website

https://kultur-und-musikstiftung.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Non-profit private foundation in Gütersloh, Germany, founded by Liz Mohn (fifth-generation Bertelsmann family), operating dialogue events, cultural projects, and youth programs across international relations, leadership, culture and music, and young people. Funded by the founder's assets without a commercial revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK), Model United Nations (MUN) (EDAMAGAB), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Nonprofit foundation services
• Cultural and music programs
• Leadership development
• International dialogue events
• Youth talent programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gütersloh

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Operations: Liz Mohn Stiftung is a nonprofit organization that pursues exclusively charitable purposes. The foundation does not operate a commercial revenue model; it is funded through the assets and commitments of its founder Liz Mohn and operates under German foundation law (Stiftungsgesetz NRW) with supervision from Bezirksregierung Detmold.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Liz Mohn Stiftung is a private, non-commercial charitable foundation that runs programs across international relations, leadership and economics, culture and music, and young people. Its core offerings include dialogue events, cultural and musical projects, political education programs, youth talent development initiatives, and commissioned studies, delivered primarily through in-person events in Gütersloh and across Germany.

Product overview

The Liz Mohn Stiftung is a single unified non-profit foundation that consolidates the activities of the Liz Mohn Center gGmbH and the Liz Mohn Kultur- und Musikstiftung. The foundation operates across four thematic areas: international relations, leadership and economics, culture and music, and young people. Its core offerings include dialogue events, cultural and musical projects, political education programs, and youth talent development initiatives. The organization focuses on global knowledge transfer, fostering dialogue across nations and cultures, supporting responsible leadership, and promoting cultural engagement among young people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dialogue Events and Arena Discussions Large-scale in-person dialogue events that bring together people from different nations, cultures, professions, and generations to discuss global topics and societal engagement. Youth-focused events such as 'Generation Global LIVE' gather hundreds of participants at venues like Stadthalle Gütersloh.
• Leadership Development Programs Programs aimed at improving the quality of decision-making and supporting leaders in politics, business, and culture to lead sustainably and responsibly. These programs offer platforms for cross-sector dialogue among leadership figures.
• Cultural and Musical Engagement Programs Programs promoting culture, particularly music, as well as education and personal development. Activities include political education workshops in dialogue with partners such as the Luftwaffenmusikkorps Münster and cross-cultural exchange initiatives.
• Youth Talent Development Initiatives Initiatives that identify and support young people from diverse social backgrounds, encouraging them to participate in societal life and pursue personal development through leadership, cultural, and international dialogue programs.
• International Relations and Dialogue Projects Projects and dialogue formats designed to strengthen understanding between nations and cultures, supporting global knowledge transfer and international relations.
• Research Studies and Analysis Commissioned studies and analyses that inform foundation activities and the broader public discourse, such as the 2026 study on Germany's role in the world from the perspective of young people.

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies on Germany's role in the world with perspectives from young people on German foreign policy

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung: German federal agency for civic and political education. Comparable in mission area (political education, dialogue, youth civic engagement) though publicly funded rather than privately endowed, operating at much larger scale nationally.

Broad incumbents

• VolkswagenStiftung: One of Germany's largest foundations, funded by the Volkswagen shareholder families. Comparable as a major German private foundation with broad thematic scope, though more oriented toward science and research than Liz Mohn Stiftung's cultural/dialogue focus.
• Siemens Stiftung: Munich-based foundation of the Siemens family with programs in education, social cohesion, and culture. Comparable as a large German family foundation with multi-pillar thematic structure, though more focused on STEM and international development.
• Goethe-Institut: Germany's publicly funded cultural institute promoting international cultural exchange and German language worldwide. Comparable thematic overlap in international cultural dialogue and youth programs, but operates a globally distributed institutional network rather than foundation model.

Direct peers

• Stiftung Mercator: Major German private foundation with programs in international relations, cultural exchange, and education. Directly comparable as a large German foundation driving international dialogue, cultural understanding, and youth-oriented civic programs.
• Bosch Stiftung: Stuttgart-based German family foundation with international dialogue, education, and leadership programs. Comparable as a privately endowed German foundation operating multi-pillar international and societal programs.
• ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius: Hamburg-based private foundation promoting education, science, and culture. Comparable as a German family foundation with thematic overlap in culture, music/arts, and civic education.
• Bertelsmann Stiftung: Large German private foundation established by the Bertelsmann owner families. Closely comparable to Liz Mohn Stiftung as a family-founded German private foundation with programs in education, democracy, and international dialogue — and shares ultimate Bertelsmann-family stewardship.
• Körber-Stiftung: Hamburg-based private foundation focused on international dialogue, education, and democratic civic engagement. Highly comparable given its similar thematic emphasis on youth, international understanding, and political education in Germany.
• Hertie Stiftung: Frankfurt-based German family foundation with strong focus on democratic education, youth, and social cohesion. Comparable in mission areas (civic engagement, leadership, education) and family-foundation governance structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lizmohnstiftung
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kultur-
• Instagraminstagram.com/lizmohnstiftung

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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