The AIF is a non-profit organization registered and based in Germany. Read more about its aims here.

Among its founding organizations in 2009 are the Faculty of Music at Cambridge University, UK, and the Global Initiative on Culture and Society at the Aspen Institute, USA.

The AIF's activities are overseen by its Board with a view to ensuring that assets are used properly, laws and regulations are followed, and the public interest is best served. More...

Its Secretary-General is responsible for office leadership and strategic planning and implementation.