The foundation exclusively pursues non-profit and charitable purposes. In particular, it provides support in the areas of care for the poor and the sick, education and training, for the benefit of individuals and families in financial need. It can make contributions to cultural institutions and events in the fields of music, literature, and the visual and performing arts. The foundation pursues its purposes by providing financial contributions. It can also pursue its purposes indirectly by providing financial contributions to other foundations and institutions that pursue the same purposes and must be tax-exempt. For further details, please refer to the foundation's charter.