Stiftung Propter Homines

Stiftung Propter Homines is a humanitarian foundation (Stiftung) established under the law of the Principality of Liechtenstein. It was created on 14 May 1996 by Fürstlicher Kommerzienrat Senator Prof. Dr. Dr. Herbert Batliner as a foundation upon death (Stiftung auf den Todesfall) in accordance with the founder's testament. The name "Propter Homines" means "for the sake of people", and the foundation's logo, a giving hand, expresses its humanitarian purpose. The foundation was set up at a time when Liechtenstein's foundation law did not yet recognise the concept of a "charitable foundation", so its charitable orientation is embedded in its purpose clause rather than in a specific legal category. The foundation's endowment is defined as a permanently preserved base capital, and distributions are made according to the income situation of each year, so the amount granted varies over time. Its purpose, framed within a Christian worldview, is to make grants in the categories of social affairs and care, medicine and research, support for educational institutions, promotion of art, culture and customs, and nature and environmental protection. Within these areas it also seeks to promote international cooperation and thereby contribute to the reputation of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Grants are in principle limited to the German-speaking region. Eligible grants include the funding and assumption of investments of all kinds for institutions dedicated to humanitarian, social, charitable and medical tasks, whether in inpatient or outpatient settings, as well as support for persons in need of medical, psychological or nursing care. The foundation operates from Liechtenstein and maintains a public website at propterhomines.li. It is an independent, private charitable foundation rather than a commercial enterprise, and it is not listed on any stock exchange.

Stiftung Propter Homines was established on 14 May 1996 by Fürstlicher Kommerzienrat Senator Prof. Dr. Dr. Herbert Batliner. According to the foundation's own account, it was created as a foundation upon death (Stiftung auf den Todesfall) in accordance with the founder's testament. The choice of name, "Propter Homines" ("for the sake of people"), and the logo of a giving hand were both intended to express the foundation's humanitarian purpose. The foundation was set up at a time when Liechtenstein's foundation law did not yet recognise the term "charitable foundation" (gemeinnützige Stiftung). Its charitable character is therefore defined through its purpose clause rather than through a distinct legal form. The foundation's assets were defined as a permanently preserved base capital, and distributions are made in principle according to the income situation of each year, meaning the amount granted varies over time. Its purpose, framed within a Christian worldview, is to make grants in the categories of social affairs and care, medicine and research, support for educational institutions, promotion of art, culture and customs, and nature and environmental protection. Within these specified areas, the foundation also aims to promote international cooperation and thereby contribute to the reputation of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Grants are in principle limited to the German-speaking region. Eligible grants include the funding and assumption of investments of all kinds for institutions dedicated to humanitarian, social, charitable and medical tasks, whether in inpatient or outpatient settings, as well as support for persons in need of medical, psychological or nursing care. The foundation maintains a public website at propterhomines.li, where it presents its history, purpose and grant categories.

• 1996

  Stiftung Propter Homines is established by Prof. Dr. Dr. Herbert Batliner as a foundation upon death under Liechtenstein law.

Independent Liechtenstein humanitarian foundation making charitable grants in the German-speaking region.

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