Our mission

In 2024, to mark the 100th anniversary of Royal Van Leeuwen, the Rietberg family and the family-owned company jointly took the initiative of establishing the Van Leeuwen Education Foundation.

Piet van Leeuwen founded Van Leeuwen in 1924, starting out by trading steel pipes and iron in Zwijndrecht. He had to work from an early age and acquired his knowledge through self-study and evening classes. Inspired by his story, the Van Leeuwen Education Foundation aims to promote equal opportunities for everyone. We do so by supporting initiatives that provide access to quality education for everyone, regardless of background based on the belief that a good education is essential in improving a person's chances of a place in society to match their interests and capabilities, and a promising future.