The BankGiro Loterij has a special interest in pioneers within the cultural sector. Preference is given to institutions with an entrepreneurial and innovative vision such as Foam. The structural contribution of BankGiro Loterij makes it possible to work towards the next phase in its history. Foam has an entrepreneurial programme, with particular expertise in bringing together visitors, photographers and sponsors.

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V. is an international law firm, advising more than 70% of the headquarters of multinationals in the Netherlands. We specialise in providing high-end legal advice in complex transactions and litigation to companies, financial institutions, government and semi-governmental agencies.  Over the years, we have built up a wide international network of outstanding independent law firms with which we work in close cooperation. De Brauw employs about 650 professionals in Amsterdam, Brussels, Beijing, London and New York.

De Brauw has mainly two objectives in its cooperation with Foam. Firstly, the development of art and culture - in addition to education and the environment - are a priority in the CSR policy of the office. Secondly, De Brauw has an interest in contributing to the cultural climate of the city. Foam and De Brauw have a similar ambition: to focus on young talent.

Its main objective is to foster interest in culture and to encourage cultural entrepreneurship. The VandenEnde Foundation therefore gives talented young people an opportunity to grow in their careers by awarding them study and working grants. It was the VandenEnde foundation that also built the DeLaMar Theatre in Amsterdam.

The VandenEnde Foundation has a fellowship policy aimed at promoting young talent. So far, around two hundred young talents, ranging from classical musicians to circus performers, enjoy grants from the VandenEnde Foundation to further their development. Some of the great talents that have received grants are the young pianists Arthur and Lucas Jussen, the violinist Simone Lamsma and jazz saxophonist Ben van Gelder.

The VandenEnde Foundation has  also supported important cultural projects in recent years. A good example is the successful music education programme of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. In addition, the VandenEnde Foundation has helped various cultural institutions to strengthen their entrepreneurial focus, such as the Holland Festival and Foam.