MATAHA FOUNDATION

www.matahafoundation.comhome about projects membership support contact The Mataha Foundation’s mission is to ensure the continuation of human culture. The organization contributes to this goal through research, preservation work and the promotion of art, science and spirituality. The Mataha Foundation pursues this goal by realizing and supporting holistic projects that draw on knowledge of the past and present to enhance the the cultural, scientific and spiritual prosperity of future generations.image: Hawara Pyramid Amenemhet III Faiyum Oasis EgyptPeopleFoundersLouis De Cordier, chairman
Sarah Pillen, treasurer
Stefaan Van Brabandt, secretary
Emile De Cordier, observerLegal
The Mataha Foundation is a non-profit organization registered in Belgium (no. 0818548059) whose constitution was published in the appendices to the Belgian Law Gazette of September 24 2009, no. 0134956.The Foundation’s registered offices are at: Bronstraat 45, Mater, Belgium.ProjectsLabyrinth of Egypt
The Mataha-Foundation supports and promotes ongoing research into the labyrinth of Egypt at Hawara. This colossal temple, a legendary building lost for two millenia under the ancient sands of Egypt, was described by many classical authors such as Herodotus and Strabo as containing 3000 rooms full of hieroglyphs and paintings. In 2008, an expedition team coordinated by Louis De Cordier, the founder of the Mataha Foundation, scanned the sands of Hawara. Although ground-scanning techniques have been used by archaeologists for years, the Mataha expedition was the first to apply this technology at Hawara, to solve the enigma originating in the Renaissance. More info > labyrinthofegypt.comSOL
To fulfill its mission, the Mataha Foundation started to realize SOL, a continuously staffed library in the high mountains. The SOL research facility will preserve backups/copies of scientific and cultural achievements important to mankind. SOL will aim to safeguard important world culture and literature from future natural and unnatural calamities. In the event of a global crisis, the SOL station will be prepared to reintroduce lost knowledge, and even help to re-establish society again. More info > sol2012.com - matahafoundation.com - © 2009 Mataha Foundation All rights reserved - design: Seppe SlabbinckMembershipBenefits The benefits of Mataha Foundation membership include: supporting archaeological research in Egypt, realization of the SOL project, invitation to a range of lectures, the MF Bulletin published several times annually, advance notice of Mataha Foundation events and much more! The MF relies on membership support and we invite you to join our group with its real concerns about the human condition.Join
Membership costs 100€ per year. If you would like to join Mataha Foundation, please complete the online membership application form. Applicants will receive electronic confirmation indicating that the application was duly received, along with the payment information.SupportDonations
To facilitate support for Mataha Foundation projects from philanthropists and private corporations via tax-deductible donations, the King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) helps donors with solutions that can be tailored to related needs, interests and priorities. Since the King Baudouin Foundation is a public charity, donors may claim the maximum tax benefits allowable for their contributions under, for instance, United States tax law. Please contact the King Baudouin Foundation using the information below.Donations or contributions for which no tax exemption applies/is required can be made to bank account 523-0426248-08(TRIODOS Bank), payable to the Mataha Foundation (IBAN: BE63523042624808 ; BIC: TRIOBE91) - matahafoundation.com - © 2009 Mataha Foundation All rights reserved - design: Seppe SlabbinckKing Baudouin Foundation United States:Jean Paul Warmoes
Executive Secretary
King Baudouin Foundation United States (KBFUS)
10 Rockefeller Plaza, 16th Floor - New York - NY 10020
Phone (212) 713 7660, Fax (212) 713 7665, jeanpaul@kbfus.orgKing Baudouin Foundation Belgium:Anneke Denecker
King Baudouin Foundation
21 rue Brederodestraat - B-1000 Brussels - Belgium
Phone +32.2.549.02.13, Fax +32.2.500.54.88, anneke@kbfus.orgYou can support the Mataha Foundation by buying a work of art. All sale profits are used to fund the Mataha Foundation projects.Golden Sun Disk The Golden Sun Disk is a timepiece designed by Louis De Cordier. The “golden record” incorporates sacred geometry, earth sciences and astronomy. An archaeological artifact of the future, the Golden Sun Disk is an expression of combined artistic and technological creation, and a human-scale symbol for contemplation that can be held in the hands.Legacy
One way of helping charities do what they do best is by including them in your will. To leave a bequest to a charity, all you normally have to do is add a codicil to your will. Such an addition is less expensive than changing an entire will. By leaving a gift, of any amount, you could help ensure that the foundation continues its important philanthropic work. Also, since charitable gifts are often tax-free, a legacy to the Mataha Foundation could reduce your family’s inheritance tax bill. Should you wish to explore the possibility of leaving a gift to the Mataha Foundation in your will, please contact us.ContactMataha FoundationHeadquarter:
Bronstraat 45
9700 Mater
Belgiuminfo@ matahafoundation.com+32 55 600612© 2009 Mataha Foundation - Registered Charity No. 0818548059 - All rights reservedmatahafoundation.com - © 2009 Mataha Foundation All rights reserved - design: Seppe Slabbinck