Althafen Foundation

Althafen Foundation gGmbH

Berlin, Germany

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Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Althafen Foundation is a foundation based in Berlin, Germany working on arts & culture, education.

The Althafen Foundation (AHF) is a Berlin-based non-profit foundation that supports emerging artists and cultural professionals. It offers Global Advancement Programs, including entrepreneurial training, project acceleration and fellowships, and organises concerts, festivals and residencies in music and the fine arts. The foundation connects artists, cultural institutions and industry experts internationally, with a focus on sustainable careers and cross-disciplinary exchange. Donations support the artists it works with and are tax-deductible in Germany.

Location

Berlin, Germany

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Legal form

gGmbH

Legal name

Althafen Foundation gGmbH

Registration

HRB 230552B

Focus areas

artsmusictalent developmentfellowshipcultural foundation

Languages

ENDE

Causes & programmes

Causes

Arts & CultureEducation

Works for

YouthChildren

How they work

Direct servicesGrant-makingCapacity buildingCommunity programmes

Programmes

Global Advancement Programs

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Arts & Culture

Supports high-potential artists and projects with expertise, resources, skills and tools to build sustainable international careers.

Talent Studio

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Employment & Skills

Entrepreneurial training programme that equips artists with business skills and mentorship to develop sustainable, innovative careers.

Project Accelerator

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Arts & Culture

Transforms non-profit initiatives into scalable, investment-ready projects that drive industry advancement.

Graduate Fellowship

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Education

Scholarships and project development support for emerging global leaders in academic and creative fields.

Artist in Spotlight

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Arts & Culture

Residency and showcase programme for established artists, combining cross-disciplinary work with public presentations.

Music as Sanctuary

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Arts & Culture · Germany

Cross-cultural chamber music residency uniting young musicians from Europe and Israel for training, collaboration and performance at Ochsenhausen Abbey.

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

DonateVolunteerCorporate partnership

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Jerusalem Music Centre, Landesakademie Ochsenhausen, Hermann Noack Art Foundry, Verità Baroque, Ghetto Classics

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