Promotes social reform and contributes to a future-oriented society.
**Summary of Bertelsmann Stiftung** Bertelsmann Stiftung is an independent, private operating foundation based in Gütersloh, Germany. Founded in 1977 by Reinhard Mohn, it aims to promote social reform and contribute to a future-oriented society. The foundation focuses on various areas including education, democracy, social affairs, health, economy, and culture. It operates regionally, nationally, and internationally, with a strong emphasis on European integration and global understanding. **Focus Areas and Activities** Key focus areas include improving education, promoting people-centred healthcare, empowering civil society, and ensuring a viable cultural future. The foundation conducts studies and rankings, initiates model projects, shares knowledge and expertise, organizes congresses, and awards prizes. It also supports projects that promote informed decision-making in healthcare, social integration, and volunteer work. **Financial Resources and Funding** The Bertelsmann Stiftung invests funds in projects it conceives, initiates, and implements itself. Preliminary expenditures for the last fiscal year totaled €76 million. The foundation does not make grants or provide support for third-party projects. Recent projects include the "Weisse Liste" (White List) for healthcare, "Anschub.de" for sustainably healthy schools, and the "BTI Transformation Index" which analyzes governance performance in developing countries and countries in transition. **Recent Projects and Partnerships** The foundation has supported various projects and partnerships, including the establishment of the Center for Hospital Management (CKM) at the University of Münster and the "Quality of Working Life" program at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. It also collaborates with public institutions, research organizations, and other foundations to achieve its goals.