The establishment of the Jiří Menzel Foundation was born out of a difficult situation that Jiří and I were experiencing. After he became seriously ill, he was left to the 24-hour care provided by others and spent two years with us at our home. I understood that had I not had enough mental and physical strength and energy, and, thanks to my own business, enough financial means, we would have never had an opportunity to achieve this comfort. It may appear that when you have a media spotlight constantly on you, you must also have bountiful financial resources, which is, of course, in most cases a false public perception of performing artists. Therefore, one of the objectives of this foundation is to raise funds for artists who find themselves in difficult life situations. To provide them with an opportunity that Jirka and I had using our own resources, so that they could be taken care of in a dignified manner at a time when they can no longer pursue their professional careers. Their lives have been spent in cultural activities, culture is the bearer of a nation's identity, and it is the artists who deserve to receive something in return. Thank you for your support. Olga Menzelová, Founder of the Jiří Menzel Foundation

Účelem nadačního fondu je také shromažďování finančních prostředků pro podporu činnosti nadačního fondu, pořádání kulturních, sportovních a společenských akcí a ochrana a rozvoj humanitárních hodnot v oboru filmového umění. Toto navazuje na celoživotní úsilí Jiřího Menzela o rozvoj české kinematografie a na jeho umělecký odkaz.