Dieter Mennekes-Umweltstiftung

The Dieter Mennekes Environmental Foundation (DiMUS) was established in September 1999 by Dieter Mennekes as an independent foundation under civil law, based in Kirchhundem. The initial foundation capital amounted to one million Deutsche Marks, funded through private earmarked endowments from the founder. According to the statutes, the focus is on promoting environmental and nature conservation, local heritage preservation, and education. Through testamentary appointment as sole heir, the assets increased significantly after the founder's death in April 2020. DiMUS supports projects such as close-to-nature forest management, wilderness areas, monument protection (e.g., half-timbered houses), educational and school award initiatives, and is also engaged in non-smoking protection and sports activities.

DiMUS is committed to protecting the capacity of the natural environment, preserving endangered animal and plant species, and safeguarding the beauty of nature and landscape. Furthermore, the foundation promotes the maintenance of historic local structures as well as educational and sports programs. With creative dedication to non-smoking protection, DiMUS also supports initiatives that connect environmental and health concerns.

Non-profit projects and initiatives in the fields of environmental and nature conservation, heritage preservation, education, non-smoking protection, and sports are supported. Target groups include environmental organizations, municipalities, associations, schools, and visionary actors who aim to implement sustainable projects for the maintenance of the natural environment, the preservation of regional cultural assets, and the promotion of education in North Rhine-Westphalia and beyond.