Isaac Dreyfus-Bernheim Foundation

The Isaac Dreyfus-Bernheim Foundation (on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Dreyfus Sons & Co. Ltd, Banquiers) was established in 2013.

 

The aim was to combine the already existing considerable philanthropic commitment of the owner families and the bank in a foundation close to the house, so that the Foundation Board can devote itself to charitable activities in a comprehensive, focused and independent manner. To make this possible, a substantial contribution from the Bank is transferred to the Isaac Dreyfus-Bernheim Foundation annually.

 

The purpose of the Foundation is to pursue charitable, humanitarian, cultural and educational objectives, namely the granting of mainly periodic donations (1) to cultural, charitable and humanitarian organisations of all kinds, (2) to organisations in the field of education and research, as well as (3) for the advancement of talented individuals. The Foundation's purpose is broad, which is why the Foundation Board has set priorities. For example, the advancement of the talented individuals involves support for projects as well as institutions and only indirectly for individuals.

The Foundation Board is composed of representatives of the owner families and the bank.

Important information: Temporary suspension of funding applications

 

The foundation is currently undergoing a digitalisation process. For this reason, no funding applications can be accepted until approximately mid-March 2026.

We will provide information here as soon as it is possible to submit applications digitally again. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications that are sent to us by post or e-mail in the meantime.

The Foundation Board will meet again towards the end of May 2026. The deadline for submitting applications to be considered at this meeting is 10th May 2026.

Please also note the updated funding criteria, which will be published in good time.

Thank you for your attention and understanding.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Managing Director, Nadja Berger .