The Robert Bosch Stiftung is one of the major German foundations associated with a private company. It holds 92 percent of the share capital of the Robert Bosch GmbH. Established in 1964, it represents the philanthropic endeavors of Robert Bosch (1861-1942) and works predominantly in the fields of science, health, international relations, education, society, and culture.
In Stuttgart, the Foundation maintains the Robert Bosch Hospital, the Dr. Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute for Clinical Pharmacology, and the Institute for the History of Medicine. Between 1964 and 2012, the Foundation has made available 1.2 billion euros for projects. In 2012, approximately 69 million euros were spent on project funding.
