Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation

Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation (formally Shipowner Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation, Norwegian: Stiftelsen Skipreder Tom Wilhelmsen) is a private and independent Norwegian foundation founded in 1965 through a gift certificate from shipowner Tom Wilhelmsen. Its home is Nøtterøy in Norway. The foundation is closely associated with the Wilhelmsen group, the global maritime group that traces its heritage to 1861 and is parented by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, though the foundation operates as an independent philanthropic entity rather than a commercial subsidiary. The foundation's stated purpose is to distribute gifts or contributions to institutions, groups or individuals in support of measures of a scientific, social, humanitarian and cultural nature. It also provides scholarships and similar support to cater for performing artists and to encourage the ability of youth or others to continue their education, study or research. Since its start in 1965, the foundation reports having awarded more than 3,000 scholarships. Application opportunities are open twice a year for one month only. For project funds the application portal is open from 15 March to 15 April and from 15 September to 15 October. For scholarships the application portal is open only from 15 September to 15 October. In recent years the foundation has focused on functioning as a main sponsor for significant programmes and projects in maritime, medicine, arts and culture. One notable initiative is The Wilhelmsen Ballet Academy with the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. The foundation also established the Opera & Ballet Prize in 2009, awarded annually. The foundation is governed by a board of three to six members elected by the general meeting. It publishes articles of association, a GDPR statement of compliance and a transparency act statement. Its Norwegian registered name is Stiftelsen Skipreder Tom Wilhelmsen, with organisation number 975 893 243.

Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation was established in 1965 by shipowner Tom Wilhelmsen through a gift certificate. It is a private and independent foundation with its home at Nøtterøy, Norway. The foundation is linked by name and heritage to the Wilhelmsen group, the global maritime group whose own history dates to 1861 and which is parented by Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA. The foundation, however, is a separate philanthropic body rather than a commercial arm of the group. From its inception the foundation's purpose has been to distribute gifts or contributions to institutions, groups or individuals to support measures of a scientific, social, humanitarian and cultural nature, and to provide scholarships or similar support for performing artists and to encourage youth and others to continue education, study or research. Since 1965 the foundation reports having awarded more than 3,000 scholarships. Over the decades the foundation has evolved from a grant-making body into a significant sponsor of major programmes and projects. In recent years it has focused on functioning as a main sponsor for significant programmes and projects in maritime, medicine, arts and culture. A prominent example is The Wilhelmsen Ballet Academy, run with the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet. In 2009 the foundation established the Opera & Ballet Prize, which is awarded annually. The foundation continues to operate application rounds twice a year, with project funds open from 15 March to 15 April and 15 September to 15 October, and scholarships open only from 15 September to 15 October. Governance is provided by a board of three to six members elected by the general meeting. The foundation publishes its articles of association, a GDPR statement of compliance and a transparency act statement, and is registered in Norway as Stiftelsen Skipreder Tom Wilhelmsen with organisation number 975 893 243.

• 2009

  Opera & Ballet Prize established, awarded annually.

• 1965

  Foundation established by shipowner Tom Wilhelmsen's gift certificate.

• Wilhelmsen Ballet Academy launched with the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet.

• More than 3,000 scholarships awarded since 1965.

A private philanthropic foundation within the Wilhelmsen maritime heritage, acting as a main sponsor of significant programmes in maritime, medicine, arts and culture.

• Scholarships

  Scholarships and similar support for performing artists and to encourage youth or others to continue education, study or research.

• Project funds

  Grants for projects of a scientific, social, humanitarian and cultural nature.

• Opera & Ballet Prize

  Established in 2009 and awarded annually by the Tom Wilhelmsen Foundation.

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