Albert und Loni Simon Stiftung
About the funder
The Albert and Loni Simon Foundation is a legal, non-profit foundation under civil law, established in 1989 from the estate of Albert Simon (1883–1969) and Loni Simon (1898–1989) in Mainz. Its goal is to enable elderly residents of Mainz to live as independently and autonomously as possible in old age. The foundation finances and supports, among other things, day care centers for the elderly, social service stations, and scientific awards (Willi Abts Promotion Prize) in Mainz, and operates on a voluntary basis through a board of trustees and an executive board. It is a member of the Association of German Foundations and MAGUS (Mainz Working Group of Independent Foundations).
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Mission & Vision
The Albert and Loni Simon Foundation is committed to enabling retired citizens to lead a self-determined, participation-oriented life in their home environment. It supports social infrastructure, scientific research, and projects that enhance the quality of life of older people in Mainz and preserve their independence.
Target groups
The funding and programs of the Albert and Loni Simon Foundation are aimed at elderly people in Mainz and Mainz-Kastel. This includes seniors who use facilities such as day care centers for the elderly and social service stations, as well as early-career researchers who are engaged in their dissertations or theses on the topic of autonomous living in old age.