Private company

Fritz Thyssen Foundation

Logo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

German charitable foundation

The Fritz Thyssen Foundation (German: Fritz Thyssen Stiftung) is a private nonprofit foundation in Germany, created on 7 July 1959 by Amélie Thyssen and Anita Gräfin Zichy-Thyssen and named in memory of prominent iron and steel manufacturer August Thyssen and his son Fritz, who became a major financial backer of the ascendant Nazi Party in the early 1930s. The Thyssen family generated significant wealth in the late 19th century as producers of coal, iron and steel.2 Its revenue was €20.4 million in 2017.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jul 7, 1959Founded1
  • Industryadvancement of science and research1
  • HeadquartersCologne, Germany1
  • Websitewww.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de
  • Legal formprivate foundation1
  • Kind of organizationFoundation1
  • LEI391200KXUHADZAADV1443
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressApostelnkloster 13-15, 50672 Köln, Germany3
  • Registered withMinistry of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia3

The Fritz Thyssen Foundation (German: Fritz Thyssen Stiftung) is a private nonprofit foundation in Germany, created on 7 July 1959 by Amélie Thyssen and Anita Gräfin Zichy-Thyssen and named in memory of prominent iron and steel manufacturer August Thyssen and his son Fritz, who became a major financial backer of the ascendant Nazi Party in the early 1930s.2

The story

Founded by Amélie Thyssen and Anita Countess Zichy-Thyssen on Jul 7, 1959.1

Leadership

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Revenue over time

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Revenue

  • 201720.4M EUR1

Timeline

  1. Jul 7, 1959Founded Founded1