Gemeinnutzige Hertie-Stiftung is an independent non-profit private foundation based in Frankfurt, Germany. Established in 1974, the foundation aims to create incentives for change from early childhood language development of school-based education to academic education and neuroscience research. The foundation aims to reform detect new solutions and contribute to practical implementation. The foundation focuses on the two key issues, brain research and strengthening democracy. The assets of the foundation are managed by the board of directors.Gemeinnutzige Hertie-Stiftung's investment portfolio is valued at EUR748.34 million, with investments in private equity and cash.