Funding Principles

Why the foundation exists

The Andreas Mohn Foundation helps people who need support.
It also promotes the following areas:

- Science and research

- Children, young people, and older people

- Religion

- Environmental protection

- People with disabilities

- Art and culture

- Education and upbringing

- Support for prisoners and former prisoners

- Sports

- Health and social services

The foundation decides independently which projects it will support.
There is no legal right to receive funding.

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How to apply

You can ask the foundation for support by sending a written application, preferably as a file.
In some cases, documents can also be submitted on paper.

The application should include the following information:

Short summary:
What is the project about?

Project description:
What exactly will be done?
Are there previous experiences or earlier projects?

Goals and success:
What are the goals of the project?
How can it be seen that the goals were achieved?
What happens when the funding ends?
What benefit does the target group receive?

Costs and timeline:
How much does the project cost?
When will the costs occur?
Are there other sources of income?

Use of funds:
The foundation’s money may only be used for the approved project.
If it is used incorrectly, it must be repaid.

Responsible person and organization:
Who is responsible for the project?
Which organization is behind it?
Please include the address, phone number, email address, and the organization’s tasks.

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Public relations

The foundation would like the supported work to become known.
Funded projects should report about their work in newspapers, radio, television, or on the internet and mention the support of the foundation.

Copies or excerpts of such reports must be sent to the foundation.
The foundation may publish the application, interim reports, and final reports.

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Reports and project completion

The foundation would like to see how the money was used and how the project developed.

Financial report:
After the project ends (no later than three months afterward), a report must show how the money was spent.
All receipts must be kept.
The foundation may check the expenses.
In some cases, an auditor must confirm the expenses.

Project report:
After the project ends (no later than three months afterward), a report about the project must be submitted, including all goals and results.
For projects that last several years, a report must be sent every year.
The foundation may ask about the progress of the project at any time.

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Right of withdrawal

The foundation may withdraw its support if the rules are not followed, for example if the money is used incorrectly or if it is not requested within one year.

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Bielefeld, July 19, 2011
Andreas Mohn