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Giordano Bruno Foundation

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German non-profit foundation

The Giordano Bruno Foundation (German: Giordano-Bruno-Stiftung, abbreviated: gbs) is a Germany-based non-profit foundation under public law that promotes evolutionary humanism and the enlightenment. It was founded by entrepreneur Herbert Steffen in 2004 and was named after Giordano Bruno. Cofounder and spokesperson is Michael Schmidt-Salomon.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2004Founded1
  • HeadquartersOberwesel, Germany1
  • Websitewww.giordano-bruno-stiftung.de
  • Legal formprivate foundation1
  • Kind of organizationFoundation1
  • LEI391200TCQBCZDWAAPS173
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressAuf Fasel 16, 55430 Oberwesel, Germany3
  • Registered withSupervision and Services Directorate of Rhineland-Palatinate3

The Giordano Bruno Foundation (German: Giordano-Bruno-Stiftung, abbreviated: gbs) is a Germany-based non-profit foundation under public law that promotes evolutionary humanism and the enlightenment. It was founded by entrepreneur Herbert Steffen in 2004 and was named after Giordano Bruno. Cofounder and spokesperson is Michael Schmidt-Salomon. He has formed the Executive Board with Ulla Wessels since 2022. The foundation has more than 10,000 supporting members and 50 regional and university groups.2

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Timeline

  1. 2004Founded Founded1