Mission
The purpose of the foundation (umbrella foundation) is to administer the Kunstmuseum Bern Foundation and the Zentrum Paul Klee - Maurice E. and Martha Müller Foundation (sub-foundations) in accordance with the respective statutes and regulations with the aim of strategically and operationally coordinating their activities. The (umbrella) foundation can also perform this task for other (sub) foundations in the canton of Bern that support a cultural institution. The foundation (umbrella foundation) exercises an organ function in the managed foundations (sub-foundations). The board of trustees of the (umbrella) foundation assumes the responsibilities of the highest foundation body for these (sub) foundations. The foundation (umbrella foundation) maintains the independence of the Kunstmuseum Bern Foundation and the Zentrum Paul Klee - Maurice E. and Martha Müller Foundation, and in particular ensures that the public funding of the Kunstmuseum Bern Foundation and the Zentrum Paul Klee - Maurice E. and Martha Müller Foundation separately. A shift of assets and collections is excluded. The foundation (umbrella foundation) can undertake all business that is suitable for achieving the purpose. The foundation (umbrella foundation) has a charitable character and does not pursue any commercial purposes. The profit and capital of the (umbrella) foundation are dedicated exclusively to the aforementioned purpose.