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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News

  • 28
    Oct
    2015
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    Press release: The Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation will support the complex reconstruction of the Ludovit Stur Green park in Zilina

    October 28, 2015 (Teplicka nad Vahom) – Kia Motors Slovakia has written its history in the field of corporate social responsibility since 2004. From September this year, Kia has been preparing corporate responsibility activities under the umbrella of the newly formed Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation where a pilot project is the reconstruction of the Ludovit Stur Green Park in Zilina. The project sho...

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    28
    Oct
    2015
    workout - view1 - final

    Press release: The Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation will support the complex reconstruction of the Ludovit Stur Green park in Zilina

    October 28, 2015 (Teplicka nad Vahom) – Kia Motors Slovakia has written its history in the field of corporate social responsibility since 2004. From September this year, Kia has been preparing corporate responsibility activities under the umbrella of the newly formed Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation where a pilot project is the reconstruction of the Ludovit Stur Green Park in Zilina. The project should be finished in September 2017.

    detske ihrisko velke

    Kia Motors Slovakia is a socially responsible partner for the Zilina region in which it has operated since 2004. Among the first projects supported in the beginning was the support of High Tatras after a huge storm. Kia with the arrival also became a general partner of the extremely successful Zilina City Festival. With the extending volume of activities and projects Kia has also gradually expanded the areas of support. The corporate social responsibility of Kia Motors Slovakia developed year after year in cooperation with the new as well as long-term partners. Partnership with local authorities, the Zilina City, surrounding municipalities, non-profit organizations and foundations intensified in 2008 when the company established its own Fund in the Pontis Foundation through which Kia supported philanthropy and donorship in the Zilina region.

    Financial and also personal help for projects focused on the environmental protection, education, safety on roads, development of the local authorities, social contribution, support of disabled people or the cultural development resulted in the establishment of the Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation in 2013. All philanthropic activities have been executed under the Kia Foundation from autumn 2015 and will gradually join projects which have been supported so far.

    “The Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation continues in the tradition of a strong and reliable partner in the Zilina region. In the area of the charitable help and philanthropy support we want to achieve visible changes particularly in the area of social inclusion, sustainable development and environmental stability. Our intention is to develop the area of education, culture and sincere voluntary assistance for a number of partnership non-profit organizations. The aim is to highlight the basic philosophy of Kia Motors Slovakia, which is to be a lifelong partner in automotive and beyond,”said Milos Ondrus, Administrator of the Kia Motors Slovakia Foundation.

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    The Zilina City in cooperation with Kia Foundation and landscape architects prepared a common project which will modify and modernize the look of the park but it will also respect its former character.

    Green Park is very popular for recreation and sport activities and thanks to its reconstruction, all current possibilities for active relaxation will expand for all age categories of the Zilina inhabitants and visitors. The reconstruction will also cover placement of special lawns for picnic activities. The project itself is divided into 3 phases and the first one has already started. The finalization of the last phase is planned for September 2017.

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    Contact for media:

    Jozef Blahušiak

    Philanthropy Coordinator

    0904/970 100

    041/515 1523

    nadacia@kia.sk

    www.nadaciakia.sk

  • 9
    Jul
    2015
    Richard Kollar

    Kia Motors Slovakia employees were helping with their drop of blood

    Kia Motors Slovakia in cooperation with the Pontis Foundation and the National Blood Transfusion Centre organized the blood donation day in the Training centre which was 17th in a row. The most precious human fluid was donated selflessly by 17 volunteers. 3 colleagues were first-time donors. Richar Kollar, Assistant Manager from Maintenance shared his immediate impressions: “I wanted to join a gr...

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    9
    Jul
    2015
    Richard Kollar

    Kia Motors Slovakia employees were helping with their drop of blood

    Kia Motors Slovakia in cooperation with the Pontis Foundation and the National Blood Transfusion Centre organized the blood donation day in the Training centre which was 17th in a row. The most precious human fluid was donated selflessly by 17 volunteers. 3 colleagues were first-time donors.

    Richar Kollar, Assistant Manager from Maintenance shared his immediate impressions: “I wanted to join a group of people who can help people in need. Blood donation costs nothing, but the feeling afterwards is priceless. If it is possible, I want to join other blood donation days, too. “

    “Blood donation is popular among our employees. During the Summer Blood Donation Day, the transfusion center took 6.8 liters of this precious fluid. I´m happy that our employees are helping also this way,“ said Seong-Gyu Lee, Vicepresident of the Administration division.

    Voluntary blood donation in Kia Motors Slovakia has been organized since 2007. Altogether, 411 employees donated more than 160 liters from the beginning.

  • 22
    Jun
    2015
    Malovanie Gymnazium Varsavska cesta

    KMS volunteers helped again in our city

    Kia Motors Slovakia employees has continuously participated in the biggest corporate volunteering project in Slovakia called “Our City“ since 2009. In this year, 74 volunteers have helped in 9 non-profit organizations. The event "Our City" already completed the ninth year. Organizers of the event are the Pontis Foundation and a group of companies Engage. "I´m glad that participation of our empl...

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    22
    Jun
    2015
    Malovanie Gymnazium Varsavska cesta

    KMS volunteers helped again in our city

    Kia Motors Slovakia employees has continuously participated in the biggest corporate volunteering project in Slovakia called “Our City“ since 2009. In this year, 74 volunteers have helped in 9 non-profit organizations. The event “Our City” already completed the ninth year. Organizers of the event are the Pontis Foundation and a group of companies Engage.

    “I´m glad that participation of our employees in the Our City event has become tradition for several years. As an important employer in the region we feel responsibility to support non-profit organizations also in the form of voluntary help. I believe that cooperation with various organizations in the Zilina region will continue,” said Seong-Gyu Lee, Vicepresident of the Administration division.

    The number of company volunteers who have joined the Our City event is increasing from year to year. This year the total number was 8,532 volunteers. 74 volunteers from Kia Motors Slovakia helped in 9 various organizations in the Zilina region in 2015. Reconstruction works in castles, painting in schools or social houses, gardening or construction works were activities which helped where the help was needed. Altogether almost 300 volunteers worked more than 1,500 hours in 2015.

  • 20
    Apr
    2015
    Obrazok 1

    Kia volunteers back in action

    On Saturday, April 18, 2015, Kia Motors Slovakia, in cooperation with a state owned LESY (Forests) of the Slovak Republic in Zilina, organized a tree planting in the village of Rajecka Lesna. Eighty volunteers of the Zilina plant along with their family members planted over 1,000 trees in the Rybna Valley. Environmental instructors of the state establishment prepared a quiz on nature and games for...

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    20
    Apr
    2015
    Obrazok 1

    Kia volunteers back in action

    On Saturday, April 18, 2015, Kia Motors Slovakia, in cooperation with a state owned LESY (Forests) of the Slovak Republic in Zilina, organized a tree planting in the village of Rajecka Lesna. Eighty volunteers of the Zilina plant along with their family members planted over 1,000 trees in the Rybna Valley. Environmental instructors of the state establishment prepared a quiz on nature and games for children. Members of the Zilina Regional Directorate of the Police Forces also supported the event with participation. Kia Motors Slovakia organizes volunteering activities that employees can take part in on monthly basis. In April, the plant will engage in a big project in Zilina in cooperation with the Zilina Self-Governing Region named “All Hands on Deck“ that will aim to clean the Zilina water dam.

    The Vicepresident of the Administartion division, Mr. Seong-Gyu Lee, participated in the tree planting in the Rybna Valley and said: “I am very glad that volunteering is very popular among our employees. Our employees currently assist in 17 organizations in the Zilina region. Partaking in philanthropic activities and organizing our own volunteering makes up an important part of the company strategy that have naturally resulted from the 10-year presence in the Zilina region.“

    Obrazok 2

    The tree planting in Rajecka Lesna represents only one of the many volunteering activities organized by Kia Motors Slovakia this year. In the past 4 months, over 100 employees have helped in animal shelters, painting of interiors and exteriors at nonprofit organizations, or going on trips with senior clients of retirement homes. Volunteering in the Zilina region organized by Kia Motors Slovakia has its tradition and history ever since 2007. Over 2,000 employees have participated in philantropic activities up until now.


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