Stichting Robben is a philanthropic non-profit organization. The Foundation is, among others, committed to the development and support of education and making contemporary art visible for public.

This is done through three objectives through a curated programme;

• Visibility and accessibility
• Research (artistic, material content and conservation)
• Innovation

The programme consists mainly out of The Ekard Collection – the Robben donation and The Ekard Residency.