Stiftung "Zum Schwarzen Bär"

The Freemason Foundation "Zum Schwarzen Bär" is an independent foundation supported by brothers of the eponymous Johannis Freemason lodge in Hanover. Since its establishment in 2000, it has been dedicated to promoting tolerance, international understanding, and humanity. Inspired by the legacy of Brother Hermann Lange, the foundation was created to provide financial and moral support to individuals and institutions committed to humanity and social cohesion. In recent years, projects have been funded in the areas of violence prevention and integration in schools, support for families and children in crisis situations, promotion of youth projects, culture and education, as well as social aid projects for disadvantaged people.

The Freemason Foundation "Zum Schwarzen Bär" is committed to strengthening societal values such as tolerance, human dignity, and compassion. It supports sustainable engagement and honors initiatives that advocate for international understanding and humanity, thereby building bridges between people and cultures.

Individuals, groups, and institutions committed to tolerance, international understanding, and humanity are supported. The foundation targets projects and initiatives active in areas such as schools, youth, family, culture, and social welfare services, which contribute through their actions to a better social coexistence.