Established in 1964, the Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH is one
of the major German foundations associated with a private
company. It represents the philanthropic and social endeavors
of founder Robert Bosch (1861-1942) and fulfills his
legacy in a contemporary manner by taking on challenges of
modern day society, developing forward-looking concepts,
and putting them into practice in exemplary fashion.
The Robert Bosch Stiftung has structured its activities into six
different program areas:
- Science and Research
- Health and Humanitarian Aid
- International Relations - Western Europe, USA
- International Relations - Central and Eastern Europe
- Education and Society
- Society and Culture
In Stuttgart, the foundation maintains three public health
and research facilities: the Robert Bosch Hospital, the
Dr. Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute for Clinical Pharmacology,
and the Institute for the History of Medicine.
The Robert Bosch Stiftung, the objectives of which are exclusively
non-profit, holds 92% of the capital stock of Robert
Bosch GmbH. From 1964 until 2004, the foundation provided
approximately 680 million euros in funding, 49 million euros in 2004 alone.
