The Karg Foundation at a glance
Founded: in 1989
Founder: Hans-Georg Karg (1921-2003), owner of Hertie Waren- und Kaufhaus GmbH, and his wife Adelheid (1921-2004)
Purpose: The support of gifted children and young people prior and during their school education
Topics: Qualification, information, support of and networking between kindergarten, school as well as counselors spezialised in highly gifted students. The foundation acts mainly through operational support but also by acting as a sponsor.
Committees: Executive Board and Board of Trustees
Number of employees: 26
Memberships:
Federal Association of German Foundations
Frankfurt Foundations Initiative
Deutsche Gesellschaft für das hochbegabte Kind
World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
Annual Funding amount: 4.4 million euros (scheduled in 2022)
Accumulated amount of funding: Since 1989 the foundation has spent a total of 54 million euros in funding (including 2022).
Assets: 139 million euros (as per balance sheet 2022)
The Karg Foundation acts in accordance with its statutes.
Grundlagenwissen zum Thema Hochbegabung und Orientierung zur Situation professioneller Hochbegabtenförderung in Deutschland
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