The Bertelsmann Stiftung is one of the largest private operating non-profit foundations in Germany, created in 1977 by Reinhard Mohn. Bertelsmann is active in social, economic, educational, cultural and health-related issues.
The Bertelsmann Stiftung currently employs 331 people and has a budget of approximately 60 million. Since its inception, it has made 868 million available for its charitable activities.