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Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft

A Frankfurt-based foundation established in 2005 that funds and runs education, civic-engagement and community-cohesion projects for the people of Frankfurt am Main.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

The Polytechnische Gesellschaft Foundation (Stiftung Polytechnische Gesellschaft) is actively committed to the people of Frankfurt am Main. In fields including the educational landscape and language education, cultural education, education for civic engagement and sustainability, science, technology, vocational education, social affairs, humanitarian aid, charitable work and democracy education, it implements and supports projects that foster individual personal development and strengthen participation in the community. It was established in 2005 by the long-standing Polytechnische Gesellschaft e. V., which made available the majority of the proceeds it received in 2005 from the sale of Frankfurter Sparkasse. The foundation's endowment amounted to 467 million euros as of December 31, 2022. Its flagship projects range from Deutschsommer to the Diesterweg Scholarship for children and their parents, and the Main-Campus.

History

The Polytechnische Gesellschaft Foundation was established in 2005 by the long-standing Polytechnische Gesellschaft e. V. For the establishment of the foundation, Polytechnische Gesellschaft e. V. made available the majority of the proceeds it received in 2005 from the sale of Frankfurter Sparkasse; by approving this sale, the "Polytechnicians" themselves became founders. The foundation's endowment amounted to 467 million euros as of December 31, 2022, and a comprehensive overview of asset management is provided in the annual activity report. Since 2005 the foundation has engaged in the polytechnic tradition with programmes for personal development and for strengthening participation in the community, and it funds outstanding third-party projects for the benefit of Frankfurt's urban society.

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A foundation acting in the polytechnic tradition, confronting societal challenges and developing practical solutions for a vibrant and supportive urban community in Frankfurt am Main.

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