Tahija Foundation Profile

Background

Established in Jakarta on the 20th March 1990 by the late Jean and Julius Tahija, the Tahija foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to implement the philanthropic initiatives of the Tahija family and, additionally, the social responsibility initiatives of the Austindo group that fall outside the business-scope of the group’s corporate entities.

The Tahija Foundation was established in Jakarta by the late Mrs Jean and Julius Tahija through a notarial decree on March 21, 1990 then stipulated in the State Decree of the Republic of Indonesia No. 36 dated May 4, 1990. The Foundation takes the central role to channel philantrophic initiatives of the Tahija family. The Foundation also implements and functions as a conduit of the Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives of the Austindo Group companies when the initiatives initiatives do not relate directly to companies operation.

Founder

The Founding Board wassupported by officers of the Foundation. Activities are carried out primarily through volunteers and partner organizations. Following the enactment of the Laws No. 21, 2001 on Foundation, theFoundation modified its organization to reflect the new Law. Subsequently permanent staff are employed although the thrust to promote partnership remains.

Organizations

A. 1991 – 2002

Founders and Officers:

Mr Julius Tahija

Mrs Jean Tahija

Dr. Sjakon G. Tahija

Ir. George S. Tahija

B. 2003 – 2008

Governor: Dr. Sjakon G. Tahija

Comptroller : Ir. George S. Tahija

Chairperson : A. Wahyuhadi

Secretary : Silvia Novi

Treasurer : Sudaryanto

Program Manager : Titayanto Pieter

Project Manager Dengue : Sukma Tin Aprillya

Librarian : Vicky Tirajoh