Gemeinnützige Hertie-Stiftung | 13,183 followers on LinkedIn. Demokratie stärken - Gehirn erforschen | The work of the Hertie Foundation focuses on two key issues: brain research and strengthening democracy. The foundation’s programmes and initiatives provide best-practice examples and inspiration within these areas. In order to act freely and put our founder’s intentions into practice using contemporary methods, the Hertie Foundation generally runs its own projects, but it also provides funding support.