The Polytechnic Foundation of Frankfurt am Main

The Polytechnic Foundation of Frankfurt am Main is one of seven affiliated institutions of the Polytechnic Society of Frankfurt am Main, a society established by dedicated citizens of the City of Frankfurt in 1816. As one of the largest private foundations in Germany, the Polytechnic Foundation of Frankfurt am Main is committed to Frankfurt’s urban society. The foundation’s support is partly broad-based and partly excellence-oriented. The focus lies on the following three thematic priorities: Education, science and technology Art, culture and preservation of cultural heritage Social, charitable and humanitarian issues Across these funding lines, it identifies target groups or areas of society in need of special attention.