Established in 1980, the Anastasios G. Leventis Foundation is based in a restored Neoclassical building at 12 Gladstonos Street in Nicosia. Since its inception, it has supported the promotion of culture, the preservation of heritage, and the protection of the environment, while furthering philanthropic and social objectives, supporting welfare projects, and fostering academic research.

Preservation of Cultural Heritage

From the outset, a particular concern of the Foundation has been the protection of Cyprus’ cultural heritage of Cyprus, including that of the occupied territory, from looting and raiding. Over the years, many important ancient Cypriot artefacts, icons and other relics pillaged since 1974 and sold in antiquities markets were purchased and returned to the Department of Antiquities of the Republic of Cyprus and to the Church of Cyprus.

The Foundation has also funded the restoration of key archaeological and historic monuments in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities. In addition, major contributions have been made towards the conservation of ecclesiastical monuments, traditional architecture, frescoes, icons and other ecclesiastical relics at numerous monasteries, churches and chapels.

A Lasting Legacy in Museums

The Foundation has been a dynamic force in the creation of new museums in Cyprus. In 1984, in collaboration with Nicosia Municipality, it financed the acquisition and restoration of the buildings that today house the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia, and it continues to support its operation.

In 2007, the A. G. Leventis Foundation launched one of its most ambitious projects to date: the realisation of Anastasios G. Leventis’s vision to establish a public gallery in Cyprus for his private art collections. An international architectural design competition was announced for the design of a building to house the A. G. Leventis Gallery in Nicosia. The Foundation has also supported the establishment of ecclesiastical museums in several monasteries and churches throughout Cyprus.

Environmental Sustainability

The Foundation has supported a range of environmental projects in Cyprus through several organisations, including the Laona Foundation, Terra Cypria, BirdLife Cyprus and the MountMed Institute. Of particular note is the Foundation’s latest initiative for the regeneration of the fire-affected areas of mountainous Limassol following the wildfires of summer 2025, bringing together the aforementioned organisations and other local and international institutions.

An ongoing environmental project bearing the Foundation’s name, the A. G. Leventis Troodos Botanic Garden was created by the Department of Forests of the Republic of Cyprus in 2004, with the Foundation’s contribution and continued support. Located within the Troodos National Forest Park, the garden is situated in an area included in the Natura 2000 network of protected areas in Cyprus and is a member of Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).

Education, Research and Social Welfare

Since 1992, the Foundation has been a major benefactor of the University of Cyprus. In recognition of its ongoing support, the University’s Senate House is named after the Foundation. The Foundation has contributed not only to the development of the University’s new campus, including the Senate House, the recent extension of its third floor and the Biological Sciences Building, but also to research projects carried out at the University and grants for students. In April 2025, the University held an honorary event to celebrate 30 years of support from the Foundation.

The Foundation has been one of the main supporters of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics since 1989 and has also provided scholarships to the Institute for its students. It has likewise supported the Cyprus Institute, whose Archaeological Materials Science Laboratories were named the A. G. Leventis Archaeological Materials Science Laboratories in November 2025, at a ceremony held to mark the occasion.

Anastasios G. Leventis himself supported the establishment of the Melathron Evgerias – Home for the Elderly in Nicosia, in collaboration with Archbishop Makarios III. The Foundation is also a major contributor to the Cyprus Red Cross, the Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre and the Archbishop Makarios III Hospital for mother and childcare.