Volkswagen Stiftung(Volkswagen Foundation)

The Volkswagen Foundation is Germany's largest private, non-profit organization engaged in the promotion and support of academic research. Even though its name might suggest otherwise, it is not a corporate foundation and not affiliated to the Volkswagen automobile manufacturer.
The purpose of the Foundation is the promotion of science and technology in research and higher education

Section 2 of the Statutes

The Foundation's funding programmes address projects in the humanities and social sciences as well as science and technology in higher education and research – both in Germany and abroad. The Foundation’s administrative office is located in Hanover.