Nadační fond Kladné nuly

Nadační fond Kladné nuly (the Positive Zero Foundation) is a Czech philanthropic foundation established in late 2021. It was created with the aim of contributing to positive changes in society by funding activities that lead to systemic change. The foundation operates with a clear philosophy: because the areas needing financial support are many while resources are limited, it seeks to maximize the impact of every contribution. It prioritizes projects with nationwide reach across the Czech Republic, evaluating not only immediate outcomes but also broader positive and negative consequences and the involvement of various actors in the given environment. The foundation's approach to philanthropy is proactive and evidence-based. It thoroughly examines various aspects of an organization's activities before deciding on support, studies available information sources, and asks organizations for details about their operations. Each project is assessed individually. Supported projects are continuously monitored and repeatedly evaluated to determine whether continued assistance is needed. The foundation aims to be a trustworthy partner for the organizations it supports. While the foundation proactively searches for projects, it also allows organizations to submit proposals via a form on its website. However, due to the volume of requests, it asks for patience during the evaluation process. As of the latest information on its website, the foundation is not currently accepting new applications for grants. The foundation is registered in Wikidata (Q121591490), indicating its recognition as a distinct entity in public databases.

Nadační fond Kladné nuly was established in late 2021 in the Czech Republic. Its founding was motivated by a desire to contribute to positive changes in society through philanthropy that prioritizes systemic impact. From the outset, the foundation adopted an approach focused on maximizing the effectiveness of financial resources, recognizing that many areas need support but resources are limited. It chose to support activities leading to systemic change, ensuring nationwide reach and sustainability. The foundation prefers projects that cover the entire Czech Republic rather than being limited to a specific region. It evaluates the changes that funds enable in society, considering that the same amount can lead to vastly different scales of assistance for different numbers of recipients. With an emphasis on efficiency, it now considers projects without geographic restrictions. It also takes into account possible further consequences—both positive and negative—as well as the involvement of various actors in the given environment. The foundation proactively seeks projects, but also accepts proposals via a form on its website. It thoroughly vets organizations before providing support, examines available information sources, and asks for details about their operations. Each project is assessed individually, and supported projects are continuously monitored and re-evaluated. As of the latest update on its website, the foundation is not currently accepting new grant applications.

• 2021

  Foundation established in late 2021.

Supports systemic, nationwide change in the Czech Republic by maximizing the impact of limited philanthropic resources.

1. 1Kladné nuly – Nadační fond podporující systémové změnykladnenuly.cz
2. 2Nadační fond Kladné nulywikidata.org