St. Katharinen- und Weißfrauenstift

The St. Katharinen- und Weißfrauenstift is a public law foundation based in Frankfurt am Main with a history spanning over 775 years. It is one of the oldest charitable foundations in the city. With its assets derived from hereditary building and leasehold rents as well as rental income, the foundation supports single, needy women in Frankfurt, grants annual pensions, and provides housing in several senior residential complexes. Additionally, it maintains social and nursing services to preserve the quality of life and independence of its foundation residents. The foundation is a member of the German Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, the Federal Association of German Foundations, and other professional committees.

We are committed to enabling single, needy women in Frankfurt am Main to lead a dignified and self-determined life through financial support and adequate housing. As a public law foundation, we preserve our centuries-old tradition, promote community and social interaction, and ensure the long-term participation and security of our foundation women.

The target group consists of single, needy women within the meaning of § 53 AO, who have been residing in Frankfurt am Main for at least one year and generally belong to the Christian faith. The foundation supports them with old-age pensions and housing options in supervised senior residences and is particularly aimed at women with limited financial and social resources.