Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 1994

About Max Kade Foundation

In 1944, Max Kade and his wife Annette established the Max Kade Foundation, initially to help Germany recover from the effects of World War II and to improve international understanding and promote cultural exchange between the United States and German-speaking countries in Central Europe. His objective was “to sow the seeds of friendship where there had been enmity.” In 1956, Max Kade left his business and turned his full attention to philanthropy. He considered the exchange of knowledge among scholars and scientists to be of great importance. It was his belief that an increase in international cooperation in areas of scientific and medical research was critical to solving global problems and fostering friendship between the United States and German-speaking countries.

The Max Kade Foundation takes pride in participating and sponsoring various programs which encourage the exchange of academic ideas among universities and colleges both here in the United States and in German-speaking countries.

The Foundation supports initiatives which promote international understanding by sponsoring exchange programs between Germany, Austria and the United States such as post-doctoral research exchange programs, visiting

faculty exchange programs, and exchange programs of undergraduate and graduate students both here and abroad.