The Meinl Family has a long history of social
engagement, in addition to financial generosity.
We draw our inspiration from the strong family leadership tradition in business as well as in social engagement
Today, philanthropy is an integral part of wealth planning. A new generation of wealthy entrepreneurs have introduced a new approach to giving: impact philanthropy
This business-like approach to giving helps donors to create a legacy with a lasting impact
Deciding on the right giving solution is essential to maximizing both the social impact and your own benefit. Based on our own knowledge and practical experience we can help our clients to fulfil their philanthropic vision by providing advice on strategy and structures for giving
We can help donors to achieve their objectives taking into consideration their existing wealth management solutions and tax circumstances
In 1915, Julius Meinl II founded the Austrian Political Society (ÖPG) as a platform for discussion and the exchange of plans for bringing peace by bringing to an end the First World War. This involved dialogue with leaders of the warring nations, including President Woodrow Wilson
In 1939, Julius Meinl III emigrated from Austria to the United Kingdom, from where he was Chairman of the Austrian Democratic Union after the Second World War assisted in exposing Nazis in high places
After the second world war, Julius Meinl IV flew in the Royal Air Force
After the fall of the Ceauşescu regime in Romania, Julius Meinl IV led and funded the rebuilding and equipping of a children’s hospital in Timisoara, as well as training the hospital staff to western standards
Julius Meinl V is actively engaged in Jewish philanthropy. He provides support to Jewish communal institutions in Austria, in particular, to the Lauder School of Entrepreneurship in Vienna.
In 2013, on the initiative of Julius Meinl V, the Foundation for Jewish Communities and Community Programs in Eurasia was established. In October-December 2013, the Foundation provided financial support to several communities in the region and to the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress
Julius Meinl Coffee uses beans certified by the Rain Forest Alliance and Sells Fairtrade coffee