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Berggruen Institute Los Angeles
Governance & Philosophy

Reimagining Governance for the 21st Century

Through the Berggruen Institute, we bring together the world's greatest minds to address the transformations reshaping civilization.

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East Africa agricultural exchange
Africa & Developing World

Empowering Communities Through Economic Innovation

From agricultural commodity exchanges in East Africa to educational infrastructure across the continent — impact at scale.

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University research grants
Education & Research

Investing in the Scholars Who Will Shape Tomorrow

University partnerships and research fellowships across Peking University, UCLA, Stanford, and institutions worldwide.

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Arts and culture philanthropy
Arts & Culture

Preserving and Advancing Humanity's Cultural Heritage

Supporting LACMA, Museum Berlin, Tate London, MoMA New York, and cultural institutions across the globe.

Our Story
30+
Countries Reached
$1B+
Committed to Philanthropy
145+
Governance Index Nations
$50M
Annual Philosophy Prize

A Vision for a Better World

Founded by Nicolas Berggruen — investor, philanthropist, and signatory of The Giving Pledge — the Foundation channels resources toward governance innovation, education, arts, and humanitarian development across six continents.

Berggruen Institute
Los Angeles, USA
Berggruen Institute
Museum Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Museum

Where We Work

From think tanks in Los Angeles and Venice to agricultural exchanges in East Africa, from university partnerships in Beijing to community development across the developing world.

East Africa Commodity Exchange
Developing · Africa
East Africa Commodity Exchange
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Peking University Center
University · Asia
Peking University Center
Beijing, China
European Headquarters Venice
Think Tank · Europe
European Headquarters, Venice
Venice, Italy
Teachers Village Urban Renewal
Community · North America
Teachers Village Urban Renewal
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Education and Literacy Programs
Developing · Africa
Education & Literacy Programs
Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa
Scholars Retreat Santa Monica
Think Tank · North America
Scholar's Retreat, Santa Monica Mountains
Los Angeles, USA

Supporting Institutions That Shape the Future

Research grants, university partnerships, and institutional funding across arts, governance, philosophy, and community development.

University Partnership
Peking University — Berggruen Research Center
Philosophy & governance research center, honorary trusteeship, East-West intellectual bridge
Annual Prize
Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture — $1,000,000
Recognizing thinkers whose ideas have profoundly shaped human self-understanding and advancement
Arts & Culture
Museum & Gallery Partnerships
LACMA Los Angeles, Museum Berlin, Tate London, MoMA New York, Fondation Beyeler Basel
Community Development
Teachers Village — Newark, NJ
Revitalized five blocks of downtown Newark with educator housing, charter schools, and community spaces
Agricultural Innovation
East Africa Exchange
Regional agricultural commodities exchange ensuring fair prices and higher incomes for smallholder farmers
Publishing & Media
Noema Magazine & Berggruen Press
Publishing platform exploring planetary-scale challenges, co-published by Nathan Gardels

Recent Philanthropic Activity

The latest charitable works, commitments, and milestones from the Foundation.

A Personal Commitment

The Giving Pledge

Nicolas Berggruen — The Giving Pledge Letter

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