The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a private, non-partisan, American, public policy and grant making institution dedicated to promoting understanding and cooperation between North America and Europe on transatlantic and global issues.
GMF does this by:
•supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere
•convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities,
•contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics,
•providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship.
Founded in 1972 through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has seven offices in Europe: Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest, and Warsaw.
