Werner und Erika Messmer-Stiftung
About the funder
The Werner and Erika Messmer Foundation is an independent, non-profit foundation under civil law based in Radolfzell on Lake Constance. It was founded by the entrepreneurial couple Werner and Erika Messmer and currently has an endowment of approximately 44 million euros. With the proceeds, the foundation supports innovative, sustainable, and future-oriented initiatives, primarily in Radolfzell and the surrounding region. Funding priorities include projects in education and upbringing, culture and the arts, youth welfare and elderly care, science and sports, as well as the strengthening of local heritage. Asset management is conducted with strict entrepreneurial discipline, aiming to preserve and grow the capital.
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Mission & Vision
We are committed to strengthening social cohesion in Radolfzell and the surrounding area by supporting nonprofit projects that combine innovation, sustainability, and regional responsibility. Our actions are guided by clear return objectives and entrepreneurial principles to generate long-term yields that benefit the common good.
Target groups
Eligible to apply are legal entities under public and private law with proven non-profit status, primarily from Radolfzell and the surrounding region. Projects and initiatives that meet the following criteria are supported: innovative, sustainable, future-oriented, and having a positive impact on education, culture, social affairs, or sports. Individuals without non-profit sponsorship or privately financed projects are excluded.