Karl-May-Stiftung

The Karl May Foundation is a legal foundation under civil law based in Radebeul, established in 1913 by Klara May according to the testamentary wishes of her husband Karl May. It is the sponsor of the Karl May Museum and, together with the Karl May Publishing House and the Karl May Society, is involved in the publication of the historically critical edition of Karl May's works. The foundation manages Karl May's estate and assets, promotes scholarly research and publications on his life's work, and supports museum institutions and memorial sites committed to his educational mission of tolerance, international understanding, and love of peace.

The Karl May Foundation exclusively pursues charitable purposes. Its goal is to preserve, maintain, and make accessible to a broad audience the memory of Karl May and his works. It promotes museum and cultural education projects, science and publications, awards scholarships for research and culture-related endeavors, and supports writers in distress in the spirit of Karl May's ideals.

The foundation's funding is aimed at museums, research institutions, and memorial sites that preserve and convey the cultural heritage of Karl May; scholars and authors who engage with Karl May's life, work, and impact; talented, financially disadvantaged students and emerging authors in accordance with the foundation's model; as well as the general public as visitors of the Karl May Museum and readers of scholarly editions.