• Stimulation of genealogical research activities in relation to the Cnossen-Knossen family
• Tighten the bonds between members of the Cnossen-Knossen family

The Foundation tries to achieve these goals by: 

• Genealogical research
• Organizing Family reunions
• Publish a yearly Family newsletter
• Maintaining the Family website
• Maintaining the Family archive
• Doing everything in its power that helps to achieve the goals