Non-profit status as an independent mission

At Dreyfus Banquiers responsibility does not end with our own sphere of influence. Our company values of respect, consistency, security, and independence stand for conscientious personal conduct, reliable decisions, strong risk awareness, and the freedom to act consistently in your best interests. Over the years, this has given rise to a self-perception that views social commitment as an independent mission that refrains from being in the spotlight.

The Board of Trustees of The Isaac Dreyfus-Bernheim Foundation now consists of three representatives of the seventh generation of the family and two employees of the bank. They bring different perspectives from their professional and social lives and take their philanthropic role very seriously. Operative management is the responsibility of Nadja Berger, former Director of the Circus Festivals Young Stage, which the foundation has supported for a long time. She has firsthand knowledge of applicants’ needs, which is beneficial in her current role.

Focus areas of The Isaac Dreyfus-Bernheim Foundation are deliberately broad. They concentrate on regions where the bank has a presence, as well as on topics that are of particular importance due to their origins. Funding is available for projects in the following areas:

• Art and culture

• Charity, social issues, and education

• Humanitarian support