Fritz Behrens-Stiftung
About the funder
The Fritz Behrens Foundation is a non-profit foundation under civil law based in Hanover, established in 1923 on the basis of Fritz Behrens' will. Since then, it has aimed to create lasting positive impact and to close societal gaps that the welfare state does not or insufficiently cover. The foundation supports social institutions (e.g., hospice care, child protection association, children's home), science and research (established trauma outpatient clinics, tissue projects at the MHH, cancer research), art and culture (long-term loans to museums, loan instruments for music students), as well as future-oriented individual projects with sustainable revenue models. Additionally, it awards science prizes endowed with €30,000 and has recently launched the JUGENDPREIS FRITZ for voluntary engagement by young founders.
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Mission & Vision
"Committed to humanity, oriented towards progress." The Fritz Behrens Foundation sees itself as a shaping force that acts where need arises, opens up future prospects, and promotes artistic as well as scientific excellence. It combines the preservation of traditional values with a willingness to support innovative projects and strengthen social cohesion.
Target groups
The funding programs and grants of the Fritz Behrens Foundation are aimed at non-profit social institutions, research institutions, universities and scientists, cultural and art institutions, as well as committed individuals and initiatives. Projects that provide a sustainable societal, scientific, or cultural added value and are effective in the Hannover region and beyond are supported.