About us

Kia Slovakia Foundation

Kia Slovakia Foundation has been performing non-profit activities since 2013. With the support of founder, Kia Slovakia s. r. o., it is devoted to philanthropy especially in the Žilina region.

We care and actively look for the needs of people and environment they live in. We aim to provide resources and act so that our help and support can make a true and lasting difference while we regularly evaluate our scope and activities to achieve the most effective results.

We always keep in mind our ethical principles as the basis for maintaining integrity and building trust. Our activities, ethical principles and financial results are regularly and transparently presented at our website.

With our own projects, long-term partnership projects and grant programs we are dedicated to certain topics while we naturally consider the effect of our actions on the wider community as well as the sustainability of each and every particular support.

Our support helps to reconstruct and revitalize public spaces, hospitals, education and sport facilities, as well as to build cycling paths and improve the material conditions for the provision of social and medical care.

Our pillars and partnerships

  • Mobility. At Kia Foundation, a green mobility is a leading topic, we cooperate with local municipalities and participate in significant projects:
    • a unique system of shared bicycles with Žilina city (Bikesharing) allowing citizens to use shared bicycles for 30 minutes free of charge,
    • we contribute to Regional Tourism Organization Malá Fatra in the construction of the cycling path called Terchovská dolina,
    • we built pumptracks in the cities of Žilina, Martin and Čadca.
  • Health and Social Support. With a long-term vision of improving level of health and social care, we primarily address the assistance to:
    • regional hospitals for reconstructions and purchase of medical equipment for prevention, diagnosis and treatment,
    • centers for children and families, community centers and social entities for interior equipment.
  • Education. We provide a long-term support of the education with focus on technical skills development by:
    • creating the technical corners in kindergartens and purchasing technical equipment for primary and secondary schools,
    • procuring of educational online software licenses.

Our grant programs

  • Volunteering. We create opportunities for community organization with focus on environmental development, revitalization of public spaces, cultural monuments and school gardens.
  • Sport in the Region. We care for long-term improvement of quality of sport infrastructure by providing sport and leisure activities support by purchase of equipment and construction and reconstruction of sport facilities.
  • Advent calendar. At Christmas time, we strive for health protection and social care. The purpose is to finance the treatment, medical devices and material assistance to socially disadvantaged families and children.

Our annual reports

Annual  report 2023 – Kia Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2022 – Kia Slovakia Foundation 

Annual report 2021 – Kia Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2020 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2019 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2018 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2017 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

Annual report 2016 – Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

Administration Board:

Foundation is managed by Administration Board whose members are participating in approval of all processes, preparation of guidelines for the foundation and are especially here to provide help. All members of the Administration Board are also members of the Kia Slovakia (KaSK) company management.

  • Geon Won Shin – Chairman of the Administration Board of the Foundation, President and CEO of KaSK
  • Uk Jeon – Member of the Administration Board of the Foundation and the Chief Financial Officer Head of Finance Division of KaSK
  • Nam Hyuk Bang– Member of the Administration Board of the Foundation and Coordinator of the Administration Division of KaSK
  • Branislav Imre – Member of the Administration Board of the Foundation, Vice President responsible for Administration Division

Supervisory Board:

Our activities are supervised by Supervisory Board that consists of professionals from KaSK who assist with accounting, cost control and other services to ensure maximum financial transparency and trustworthiness towards our partners and public.

  • Won Jin Kim –  Member of the Supervisory Board & Coordinator of Employee Relations, Public Relations and Legal department (KaSK)
  • Adriana Kociánová – Member of the Supervisory Board & Head of Accounting & Finance department (KaSK)
  • Dušan Mizera –  Member of the Supervisory Board & Head of Cost Control department (KaSK)

Administrator

Administrator of the Foundation is a person on the right chair who is managing foundation´s activities, is acting on behalf of foundation and is also the statutory body. Current Administrator of the Foundation is Tomáš Kováč – who also leads the section for government and public affairs in KaSK.

Kia Foundation employees

Our foundation employees are Darina Mikušová and Barbora Petríková who are responsible for operation, administration and adjustment of the Foundation processes. They are also contact persons whom you can get in touch with on behalf of grant schemes or any additional information.

Vision

Through community service activities we want to lend a helping hand where our help is needed and where focus is in harmony with the areas of support we devote ourselves to. We follow the slogan: “Let’s move the world together”.

Mission

The Foundation’s mission is to be a trustworthy and reliable partner for the community, Žilina Region and Slovakia. The Foundation wants to fulfil the social responsibility of its founder, Kia Slovakia, and to actively seek for new challenges that will transform the surroundings into a better world.

We fulfill our mission mainly by supporting active organizations:

  • direct donation of funds,
  • implementation of open grant programs,
  • support for partnership projects,
  • arranging volunteering activities,
  • implementation of own projects.

Program strategy and priorities

Within the Foundation, we primarily address our  philanthropic activities supporting sport, the development of education, mobility in the region and the development of volunteering with partner non-profit organizations. Our ambition is not only to redistribute funds and grants, but also to support any change that makes our surroundings a better place. We want to support a modern and well-functioning society, through altruistic acts done for the benefit of others, showing interest in others, helping the weak and disadvantaged.

Main program areas – support of sports activities, mobility, education and volunteering in the region

  • Grant programs:

GP “Volunteering” focused on the development of volunteer activities in the Žilina region;
GP “Sport in the region” in order to increase the quality of sports grounds and sports infrastructure;
GP “Advent calendar” to support health protection and social assistance in the region.

  • Major Partnerships:

City of Žilina for the system of shared bicycles in the city of Žilina (so-called Bikesharing) in the form of a 5-year memorandum of cooperation. The project features 121 bicycles and 21 stations available to users for 30 minutes free of charge;

Regional Organization –  Malá Fatra for the project Cycling Path Žilina- Terhcová – 3-year agreement on cooperation and project financing in the amount of 5% of the total eligible costs of the project;

University Hospital in Žilina for long-term support through reconstruction work and the purchase of medical equipment for diagnosis and treatment;

Primary and secondary schools to support technical education (purchase of technical aids) and online education (purchase of annual licenses of educational software) for selected schools in the Žilina region.

Our ethical principles
The purpose of our Foundation is to lend a helping hand where it is needed. We believe this sense we will only achieve this if we are a credible partner for the community and if our activity is at the same time based on strict ethical principles and their observance. It is therefore a matter of course for us to do our job
we perform and will perform:

  • with an emphasis on public benefit so that we fulfill the basic mission of philanthropic activity and social responsibility, without any discrimination and political or ideological influence,
  • honestly and fairly, we strictly reject, do not tolerate conflicts of interest and acceptance of any personal benefits that would influence decision-making, while creating an environment that prevents this,
  • in accordance with legislation, accounting and auditing standards, without providing funding in cash and with a regularly evaluated system of mutual control and risk management,
  • economically and efficiently to spend money on activities or the procurement of goods, works and services at the right time, in the right quantity and quality for the best price and in the most favorable the result achieved,
  • transparency so that the public and our partners have access to information about our activities and rules, which we follow when making decisions,
  •  taking into account the environment and its protection, so that our activities do not burden but actively create environment.

 

External communication rules for beneficiaries

The beneficiary communicates the foundation in all written materials (publications) and public performances directly related to the aided project. In the interests of unified communication and for clarity, we ask you to communicate to the Foundation according to well-defined rules.

Correct name
Indicate that the relevant activity (project, publication, etc.) was supported by the Kia Foundation. If it is a project with several donors, the full name – Kia Foundation – must be mentioned among the supporters.


Proper use of the logo
If logos appear instead of the foundation’s name, the Kia Foundation’s logo must be published in the correct one dimensional and color version, which can be found on the website www.nadaciakia.sk in the section About the Foundation / Logo and design. Do not use other or modified logos. In the case of printing logos on posters, advertising or commemorative boards or other media, it is necessary to consult the use of the logo in advance at the e-mail address info@nadaciakia.sk, at least 7 working days before entering into the press and then wait for a written / e-mail authorization graphic designs and visualizations. Correct and current logos:

Logo Nadacia 2021_ENG

 horizontal logo for download

Logo Nadacia 2021_ENG_vert

vertical logo for download


Public appearances
It is necessary for public appearances, ceremonial opening events and communication in the media inform that the funds or material equipment were provided by the Kia Foundation. Beneficiary informs the Kia Foundation in advance of the dates of the most important activities related to the given project. If it is for larger events (eg opening of the playground, etc.), the recipient on time, at least 10 working days in advance, discusses with the foundation the possible participation and speech of the donor.

 

 

1. In the form of a monetary gift – a monetary gift can be sent directly to the account of the Kia Slovakia Foundation (IBAN: SK51 0200 0000 0032 7639 6353).

2. By donating 2% of the income tax of natural or legal persons – the declaration and confirmation of payment of the tax shall be submitted by the taxpayer on the forms valid for the relevant tax period.

The rules of personal data protection are published in the Slovak version of the website – https://www.nadaciakia.sk/#tabs-7

RULES FOR MAKING A COMPLAINT AND APPLICATION

1. Suggestions and request

From the Foundation’s point of view, a proposal is information or an appeal that may lead to new measures, support for projects or changes in the Foundation’s activities.

A request for assistance is a formal plea addressed to the Foundation asking for support.

The Foundation does not provide funding in the form of sponsorship, individual support of individuals or tax deductions. Programs and support are exclusively for nonprofit organizations according to the specifics of the grant programs.

An initiative/application may be submitted to:

by mail to Kia Slovakia Foundation, Sv. Ján Nepomuckého 1282/1, 01301 Teplička nad Váhom
by e-mail to info@nadaciakia.sk
2. Register of suggestions

The Foundation records all suggestions in electronic form.

3. Handling of suggestions

The applicant is notified of the outcome of the complaint by email.

 

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  • 30
    Nov
    2017
    Nové autá pre Červený Kríž

    For more than 150 years the Red Cross has been a symbol of hope for people all around the world

    Every day hundreds of workers and volunteers of the Slovak Red Cross help people in need in all regions of Slovakia By donating 20 Kia cee’d vehicles the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia will significantly strengthen the mobility of the Red Cross in Slovakia (Bratislava) 29th of November 2017 – In less than a hundred years the members of Slovak Red Cross have helped a countless number of peo...

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    30
    Nov
    2017
    Nové autá pre Červený Kríž

    For more than 150 years the Red Cross has been a symbol of hope for people all around the world

    • Every day hundreds of workers and volunteers of the Slovak Red Cross help people in need in all regions of Slovakia
    • By donating 20 Kia cee’d vehicles the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia will significantly strengthen the mobility of the Red Cross in Slovakia

    (Bratislava) 29th of November 2017 – In less than a hundred years the members of Slovak Red Cross have helped a countless number of people. They help children, seniors, the sick and those that have ended up with social needs or have been affected by a natural disaster. They help in all parts of Slovakia by a large range of activities. With the help of new automobiles, which will this year strengthen 20 regional associations of the Slovak Red Cross operating in about 40 regions of Slovakia, the Slovak Red Cross will be more available and flexible at work to respond to the needs of people in various regions.

    “Members of the regional associations use cars daily and monthly travel hundreds of kilometers due to their work. It is not always easy for them to get to people in less accessible areas. The donated cars will certainly bring us closer to people that need our help.” Said Zuzana Rosiarova, the general secretary of the Red Cross Slovakia.

    The KIA Motors foundation Slovakia will contribute to the renewal of Red Cross vehicles by donating the Kia Cee’d Sportswagon vehicles and therefore increase the mobility of its members. The gift of the foundation also includes sets of winter tires and a fund for the registration of the automobiles.

    “By donating 20 automobiles we have greatly strengthened the mobility of the Red Cross today. By the start of next year we will extend the project to 17 more regional associations and by doing this completely renew the vehicles of the Slovak Red Cross. We are proud that we are able to facilitate the everyday performance of the Red Cross by donating our new vehicles.” Said Dae-Sik Kim, the chairman of the management board of the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia and the CEO of Kia Motors Slovakia.

    The Slovak Red Cross does work which is often taken for granted, so few realize who is behind it. Due to its non-profit and beneficial work for the public, it needs constant investments and support of partners that notice its nationwide activities. In order to carry out their everyday tasks and to help humans in various ways, equipment is crucial. The Slovak Red Cross also helps in places where there are not always set administrative rules and the only criteria for providing aid is humanity.

    The Kia Motors foundation Slovakia was established by the company Kia Motors Slovakia s.r.o. with the goal to launch philanthropic projects in Slovakia. In year 2015 the foundation started working on its first projects in the field of philanthropy and donations with the vision to be a reliable partner for the Zilina region. The mission of the foundation is to create a new space and conditions for the development of children and youth and to create a better world around us by collaborating with partner organizations. The activities and projects of the foundation are focused on improving sport and education.

  • 8
    Nov
    2017
    Otvorenie parku Ľ. Štúra

    The park of Ludovit Stur in Zilina has been finally rebuilt

    Zilina 7th of November 2017 – the park situated in the Borik urban part of Zilina will expand its resting possibilities for all age categories since its reopening in Zilina. During the past 2 years it underwent complete reconstruction and its famous reopening took place on the 6th of November. Other than the precious guests, which took part in the preparatory work and organization, the mayor Igor ...

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    8
    Nov
    2017
    Otvorenie parku Ľ. Štúra

    The park of Ludovit Stur in Zilina has been finally rebuilt

    Zilina 7th of November 2017 – the park situated in the Borik urban part of Zilina will expand its resting possibilities for all age categories since its reopening in Zilina. During the past 2 years it underwent complete reconstruction and its famous reopening took place on the 6th of November. Other than the precious guests, which took part in the preparatory work and organization, the mayor Igor Choma took part in the action too as well as the president of Kia Motors Slovakia Dae-Sik Kim and the manager of the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia Dusan Dvorak. From the deputy board these people took part in the opening: Iveta Martinková, Patrik Groma, Anton Trnovec, Peter Fiabáne, Ľuboš Plešinger and Marián Zrník.

    The preparation, organization and the financing itself was done by city of Zilina and its partner the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia. During the set event mutual memorandums were settled, in which a range of laws and duties of opposing sides were set. The preparation phases took a long time to prepare in collaboration with the city of Zilina, the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia and landscape architects. The aim was to prepare the project in a way that its original character and effect will be preserved. The reconstructions in the whole area of the park took place in years 2016 – 2017. The more complicated ones took place in 2016, which required it to be temporary closed for safety reasons.

    A gabion noise barrier was built in the park, which separates the road from the park. The public lights were greatly increased. Other than all these extras, landscaping took place, a wifi connection was set up and a new fountain was built. The adjustments of the greenery were designed in a way so that it suits picnic lovers but also fun games in the nature. The park is fit for children, athletes, pensioners and dog lovers. In the future, the city plans to use this place for organizing various cultural events.

    The reconstruction work of the park was split into two stages

    1. Stage – the reconstruction of the park in Borik started on the 8th of August 2016. The works resulting from the memorandum between the city of Zilina and the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia, included a reconstruction of the public light system and its wiring, a new connector, the reconstruction of the cross-connecting frames with low voltage, new foot bridges over the stream Vsivak, movement of the play-ground to a different place due to safety reasons, enhancement of the surface, gabion fencing separating the main road from the park and a water and sewer connection.
    2. Stage – the subject of the memorandum of the 2nd stage between the partners was an agreement of the sides regarding their rights and duties from the initiation of this project till its successful finish. The following 2nd memorandum adjusted the activities, which were agreed upon by the city of Zilina and those that were arranged by the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia. According to project documentation this stage included adjustments of the vegetation of the park, building a fountain by the statue of Ludovit Stur and setting up a free wifi network in the whole area. Reinforcing the area around the statue was also placed into this stage as well as the installation of three water drinking taps, equipment for sport and providing fun of dogs and small architecture.

    Greenery

    The state of the greenery has been unsuitable for a while. It lacked revitalizing vegetation that would improve its health. Because of unprofessional intervention with the wood and bad trimming in the past, secondary treetops formed on the trees which are more susceptible to parasites and fungus. Trees of all kind were proposed to be cut down if they were in a bad state (decaying or infected by other parasites). The works with the greenery began in 2015 by trimming and cutting down trees that were unhealthy with a total of 235 pieces of wood cut down and 2520m2 of bark. After the healing process more than 200 trees were planted and 1900 bushes. New flowerbeds brought the life back to the park.

    EXTRAS

    Visitors can look forward to almost 100 new benches in five different designs and 13 tables which will provide a jolly resting place, picnic place and can be used for chess and other board games. After removing the original rubbish bins they were replaced by even more new ones. Dog lovers can enjoy themselves in the park due to a newly built public area with many factors that has been built for them. Other than sport elements and those meant for dog fun, ecological toilets for dogs were built in this area.

    The fountain

    The fountain with the dimensions 20 x 20 meters is fitted to the statue of Ludovit Stur and is the main water element of the park. It is made up of many self-programmable jets, which are able to release discontinuous water currents and four laminar jets which release water into the middle. Once it gets dark the fountain will surprise its visitors with a light show, since it is supplied with built-in lights. The total money spent on the fountain was 261 542,34 euros with DPH.

    Financing the reconstructions

    The partner’s city of Zilina and the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia financed the reconstructions. In year 2016 the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia invested about 487000 euos into the first stage of the project. This year the foundation invested 79000 euros into the 2nd and final stage of the project. Therefore, the total costs for the Kia Motors foundation Slovakia are about 566 000 euros. The city of Zilina invested 310 000 euros last year and its total expenses for the reconstruction of the park in Borik rose to 1 100 612,96 euros with DPH.

    The investments of the city:

    • Public light system: 154 718,352 euros with DPH (year 2016)
    • Electric connector NN and outdoor cable frames: 9 302,74 euros with DPH ( year 2016)
    • New footbridges over the stream Vsivak: 56 557,61 euros with DPH (year 2016)
    • Adjustments of vegetation: 479 447,88 euros with DPH (year 2016 and 2017)
    • Setting up the construction site according to POV: 36 600,75 euros DPH (year 2016 and 2017)
    • Movement of playgrounds: 36 600,75 euros with DPH (year 2016)
    • Wifi: 65 361,35 euros with DPH (year 2017)
    • Fountain: 261 542,34 euros with DPH (year 2017)

    To conclude

    We believe that the park in Borik will be another popular place for rest, sport and a place to spend free time in, where the citizens will spend their free time.

  • 31
    Oct
    2017
    smart lavička

    Smart bench – our newest project

    In the last ten years we have become more familiar with the concept “smart”. Whether it is used to describe cars, mobile phones, televisions, watches, children’s toys or even houses that have been built with installed smart technologies, it provides protection and a more comfortable life. Moreover, this word is being more commonly used in connection with renewable energy sources such as the sun, ...

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    31
    Oct
    2017
    smart lavička

    Smart bench – our newest project

    In the last ten years we have become more familiar with the concept “smart”. Whether it is used to describe cars, mobile phones, televisions, watches, children’s toys or even houses that have been built with installed smart technologies, it provides protection and a more comfortable life.

    Moreover, this word is being more commonly used in connection with renewable energy sources such as the sun, wind, water…

    Therefore it is not a surprise that cities themselves want to use these new technologies and in this way prepare for the change into a “smart cities” era and gradually build a “smart city” where its inhabitants would feel more comfortable, safe and would be able to have access to everything they need in a matter of minutes.

    One of such projects is the concept of “smart benches” which is currently being organized by the Kia foundation.

    The first bench of this kind “appeared” just yesterday in the square of A. Hlinka in Zilina. It captures immediate attention by its modern design but that is not by far its only advantage.

    Other than rest, it provides an opportunity to recharge mobiles, cameras, tablets and notebooks fast. It has 2 USB connectors built inside it for cable charging and a free Wi-Fi connection.

    This intelligent bench also contains 4 ventilators, which ensure its cooling, so its users don’t have to worry that its surface is going to be overheated in the summer and that they won’t have anywhere to sit. Furthermore, once it gets dark the bench lights up by itself.

    The Kia Motors foundation Slovakia introduced a plan to place more smart benches in Zilina. We are estimating that in the near future we will be able to charge our mobile phones also by the Faculty Hospital and Policlinics or in the area of the park of Ludovit Stur.

  • 24
    Aug
    2017
    Detská anglická univerzita

    Supporting sport and education for children and youth are priorities of the Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

    In 2017, Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation (the "Foundation") is focusing on the development of opportunities and new activities for children and youth in the region of Zilina. Key areas of support are sport, education and revitalization of public spaces. The most important projects for the first 8 months include the "Education in the Region" and "Sport in the Region" employee grant programs, the...

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    24
    Aug
    2017
    Detská anglická univerzita

    Supporting sport and education for children and youth are priorities of the Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation

    In 2017, Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation (the “Foundation”) is focusing on the development of opportunities and new activities for children and youth in the region of Zilina.

    Key areas of support are sport, education and revitalization of public spaces. The most important projects for the first 8 months include the “Education in the Region” and “Sport in the Region” employee grant programs, the Automobile Junior Academy, the Children’s English University, the Driving License for Children from Children’s Homes (foster care), or the support of disadvantaged athletes.

    From the beginning of 2017, the Foundation has so far supported 102 projects with a total of € 736,000.


Grant programs 2020

The Kia Slovakia Foundation’s grant calls are regularly published on the Foundation’s website www.nadaciakia.sk in the News section. Those interested in applying for a grant can use the opportunity to consult their project initiatives in person, by phone or by email with the respective grant programme coordinator.

In 2024 we have the following current grants :

INFORMAL EDUCATION 2024-2026 (BridgEDU for tomorrow 2024-2026) Grant Programme 

INSPIRATION IN MOTION 2024 Grant Programme

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCES 2024 Grant Programme 

PREPARING : OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2024:

ADVENT CALENDAR Grant Programme 2024


Having a question regarding new or old grant programs? Please contact:

Darina Mikušová, phone no.: 041/ 515 1523,  E-mail: info@nadaciakia.sk

or

Beáta Ďurišová, phone no.: 041/ 515 1522,  E-mail: info@nadaciakia.sk

 

Contact telephone number:

+421 41 515 1522 or +421 41 515 1523

Project Coordinators :

Darina Mikusova:+421 910 922 438

Barbora Petrikova: +421 904 970 100

Post address and billing information:

Nadácia Kia Slovakia

Sv. Jána Nepomuckého 1282/1

013 01 Teplička nad Váhom

IČO: 42349826

DIČ: 2024083215