Private company

Deutsche Schillerstiftung

German literary foundation

The Deutsche Schillerstiftung (German Schiller Foundation), headquartered in Weimar, is the oldest private foundation for the assistance of writers in Germany, founded in 1855. It was refounded in 1995 as the Deutsche Schillerstiftung von 1859 (1859 German Schiller Foundation). It presents several awards and prizes for literary achievement and has since its foundation has assisted writers in financial emergencies or other pressing situations.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1855Founded1
  • Industryadvancement of art and culture1
  • HeadquartersWeimar, Germany1
  • Websitewww.schillerstiftung.de
  • Legal formprivate foundation1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI3912005TRDJWSJGYER523
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressCarl-August-Allee 12, 99423 Weimar, Germany3

The Deutsche Schillerstiftung (German Schiller Foundation), headquartered in Weimar, is the oldest private foundation for the assistance of writers in Germany, founded in 1855. It was refounded in 1995 as the Deutsche Schillerstiftung von 1859 (1859 German Schiller Foundation). It presents several awards and prizes for literary achievement and has since its foundation has assisted writers in financial emergencies or other pressing situations.2

Timeline

  1. 1855Founded Founded1

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