The purpose of the foundation is 1. to provide material help to people in social need in the following areas: - welfare such as youth welfare, help for the elderly, the disabled and the infirm; - Health services (benefits for uncovered health, disability and care costs) 2. the promotion of private and public cultural institutions and non-profit projects in the fields of art, literature, music, human and veterinary medicine; 3. Support for private and public institutions and corporations that are accessible to the public or that work in the interest of the public (such as museums, botanical and zoos, parks, sports and leisure facilities). The foundation works in the general interest and is altruistic. It does not pursue any profit-making or self-help purposes, it is exclusively non-profit-making through direct contributions to those affected and through services to institutions, corporations and project sponsors.