The LWL-Kulturstiftung has been supporting cultural projects in Westphalia-Lippe since 2004.
Their commitment follows the foundation’s purpose and is guided by the foundation’s committees.
Establishment of the LWL-Kulturstiftung
In 2002, the LWL decided to sell its shareholdings in the regional utility companies. The proceeds from the sale were used, among other things, to provide the capital stock for the “Kulturstiftung Westfalen-Lippe” (Westphalia-Lippe Cultural Foundation), which has been growing steadily since then through endowments and donations. The Westfälisch-Lippische Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft (WLV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the LWL, is responsible for the commercial administration of the LWL-Kulturstiftung.
With the establishment of the foundation, the LWL pursued the goal of working even more strongly than before in and for the cultural scene in Westphalia-Lippe. By promoting cultural projects and offerings, the proceeds from the assets thus flow indirectly back into the region.
Key data on the foundation's history
- Founded at the turn of the year 2003/2004
- Founding name: “Kulturstiftung Westfalen-Lippe”
- since 2007: “LWL-Kulturstiftung” (LWL Cultural Foundation)
- More than 45 million euros in funding
- over 500 funding projects
- Since 2021: thematic funding priorities
Annual report
Contacts, downloads and FAQ
- Förderschwerpunkt "1250 Jahre Westfalen"
- corinna.grundmann@lwl-kulturstiftung.de
- +49 251 591-7658
- Allgemeines Stiftungsgeschäft & Projektberatung
- jonas.koch@lwl-kulturstiftung.de
- +49 251 591-5084
- Social Media
- lina.kumpmann@lwl-kulturstiftung.de
- +49 251 591-7591
- Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
- anja.tomasoni@lwl-kulturstiftung.de
- +49 251 591-6929
