Keller Foundation
About us
Charitable work and commitment demand a high degree of trust. Trust in the cause, the approach, the people behind it – and the trust to give money for something good.
For this reason, we decided to establish a foundation, to identify projects ourselves to which we can extend this trust. That requires personal commitment on the ground. Tobias H. Keller has lived permanently in Cape Town since 2011 and serves as Managing Director, present in the projects at all times.
Our Goals & Values
What we do
- → Promote kindergartens and early childhood education
- → Support soup kitchens and nutrition programmes
- → Finance tutoring and school support
- → Train parents and educators
- → Strengthen local networks and self-initiative
What guides us
- → Help for self-help – sustainable rather than short-term
- → Presence on the ground as a quality hallmark
- → Respect for culture and independence
- → 100% of donations go to the projects
The Founders
The Keller Foundation was established in 2012 by Dieter and Gerda Keller.
Dieter Keller
Founder, Chairman of the Board, Member of the Board of Trustees
dieter@keller-stiftung.org"We come from ordinary backgrounds and have been able to build a life through knowledge, skill, hard work and effort that today allows us social independence. We were able to give our two children a carefree childhood and the best possible education. But we have also been very lucky – and that is reason enough for us, in the third phase of our lives, to share and give something back."
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the legal representative of the foundation.
Tobias H. Keller
Managing Director, Member of the Board of Trustees
tobias@keller-stiftung.org“Together with my father I make up the board of the Keller Foundation. My role is to identify suitable projects, implement the foundation's vision on the ground in South Africa, and build, maintain and expand the vital networks. I have lived permanently in Cape Town since 2011 in order to always be directly on the ground.”
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees advises and oversees the Board of Directors.
Stefanie Keller
Chair of the Board of Trustees
“In my work I help people develop and unfold their uniqueness with strength. I am firmly convinced that every person carries a unique contribution to the world. That is why I am deeply connected to the goals of the Keller Foundation.”
Tom Keller
Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees
“It is impressive what the foundation has been able to achieve over the years thanks to donations and the support of its partner organisations on the ground. With my background in marketing, I support the foundation particularly in technical organisation.”