Siebenpfeiffer-Stiftung

The Siebenpfeiffer Foundation was established on December 5, 1988, on the initiative of the Saarpfalz district in Homburg. Founders and sponsors are municipal authorities (Saarpfalz district, the cities of Homburg, Zweibrücken, Rastatt, Lahr, Neustadt/Weinstraße), counties (Bad Dürkheim, Kusel, Kaiserslautern), as well as the state associations of Saarland, Rhineland-Palatinate, Baden-Württemberg, and Thuringia within the German Journalists Association. The purpose of this legally recognized private foundation is the scholarly research of the life and work of Philipp Jakob Siebenpfeiffer as well as the historical context of the Vormärz period. Key areas of activity include publications, academic colloquia, seminars, lectures, excursions, exhibitions, and the Siebenpfeiffer Prize, which honors journalists committed to democratic values and press freedom. The foundation is managed on a voluntary basis by a five-year board; the managing director is Martin Baus M.A. (Saarpfalz district). The Siebenpfeiffer Foundation is a member of the German Donation Council (Deutscher Spendenrat e.V.) and is regularly audited according to the principles of proper use of funds.

The Siebenpfeiffer Foundation is committed to preserving the memory of Philipp Jakob Siebenpfeiffer and his contributions to freedom and democracy. It promotes the historical research of the Vormärz period, sheds light on the prehistory of our democratic constitution, and conveys the importance of press freedom and civic engagement for present and future generations. Through publications, events, and the Siebenpfeiffer Prize, it supports individuals who courageously advocate for democratic values.

The offerings of the Siebenpfeiffer Foundation are aimed at historians, journalists, scholars, and those interested in cultural and democracy policy. Funding programs and the Siebenpfeiffer Prize specifically target freelance and investigative journalists who contribute through their work to freedom of expression and the strengthening of democratic processes. Furthermore, the foundation invites students, educators, and the interested public to colloquia, lectures, and exhibitions.