named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bucerius Global Legacy Fund
Established in 2013 to secure long-term funding for American Friends of Bucerius and affiliated institutions, including ZEIT-Stiftung and Bucerius Law School.
Energy & Innovation Program
Examines developments in energy finance, technology, and security in collaboration with the Energy Advisory Council; active programming documented through 2015.
Good Governance Program
Promotes interdisciplinary dialogue on governance through collaboration with the Good Governance Advisory Council, engaging individuals, organizations, and governments in innovative problem-solving.
International Law Program
Hosts panel discussions, roundtables, and continuing legal education events for attorneys, policymakers, and practitioners in international law, intellectual property, and patent law.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Advancing transatlantic cooperation in law and business educationSupports international education and fosters dialogue between law and business disciplines to strengthen understanding and collaboration between Germany and the United States.
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Funding Bucerius family institutions through the Bucerius Global Legacy FundAdministers and funds the Bucerius Global Legacy Fund, established in 2013 to provide financial support to ZEIT-Stiftung, Bucerius Law School, American Friends of Bucerius, and other affiliated institutions.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Hosting educational and professional development programs in law and global governanceOffers lectures, roundtables, discussion groups, and continuing education courses on global governance, international law, energy, and philanthropy, including targeted programs for young professionals.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Operating the Bucerius Kunst Forum art exhibition programRuns the Bucerius Kunst Forum, which hosts four rotating international art exhibitions annually, spanning works from ancient to modern periods.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting institutional development of Bucerius Law SchoolPlayed a foundational role in establishing Bucerius Law School in 2000 as Germany’s first private law school to advance legal scholarship, education, and culture.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$19K100%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$53K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$32K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$663K
Cash$27K
Investments$634K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$663K
Liquid reserves150.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -57.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 6
- DAVID W DETJEN — CO-CHAIR & SECRETARY
- JAMES J HANKS JR — CO-CHAIR
- KARL GEERCKEN — PRESIDENT & TREASURER
- MANUEL HARTUNG — DIRECTOR
- NINA LEMMENS — DIRECTOR
- WOLFGANG F STURM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Bucerius Law School Partner — Collaborates on programs in international law and professional training.
- Bucerius Law School Partner — Supports Bucerius Law School by creating networks, finding support, and developing programs.
- Energy Advisory Council Partner — Co-develops the Energy & Innovation program with American Friends of Bucerius.
- Good Governance Advisory Council Partner — Develops the Good Governance program in close cooperation with American Friends of Bucerius.
- Radish Lab Partner — Website operator, graphic design, and technical implementation partner
- ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius Partner — Collaborates on supporting activities related to global governance and international law.
- ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius Partner — Collaborates with the ZEIT-Stiftung, which founded both Bucerius Law School and the Bucerius Kunst Forum.
- ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius Partner — Supports ZEIT-Stiftung by creating networks, finding support, and developing programs.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Intercultural Dialogue to Strengthen Civil Societymethodology: intercultural_dialogueBy promoting intercultural dialogue, the organization advances civil society, research, and education because sustained cross-cultural engagement builds mutual understanding and trust necessary for durable cooperation.
- Interdisciplinary Analysis for Complex Sectorsmethodology: multidisciplinary_analysisBy examining developments in sectors like energy through integrated analysis of finance, technology, and security, the organization produces more robust insights because multidimensional problems require multidisciplinary understanding.
- Interdisciplinary and Multi-Stakeholder Dialoguemethodology: multi-stakeholder_dialogueBy integrating legal, business, policy, and practitioner perspectives through interdisciplinary dialogue, the organization advances international cooperation because complex global challenges require co-developed, sector-spanning solutions.
- Leadership Convening to Address Global Issuesmethodology: leadership_conveningBy bringing together and educating current and future leaders, the organization strengthens collective action on major global issues because shared understanding and relational networks among leaders enable more effective cross-border cooperation.
- Networked Innovation for Global Challengesmethodology: networked_innovationBy fostering open exchange of ideas, building networks, and enabling stakeholder cooperation, the organization generates innovative solutions to global challenges because collaboration across boundaries enhances problem-solving capacity and scalability.