Fondation Amschel Mayer Rothschild zur Israelitischen Jungfrauen, Frankfurt

The Fondation Amschel Mayer Rothschild zur Israelitischen Jungfrauen, Frankfurt [Amschel Mayer von Rothschild Foundation for Poor Jewish Women in Frankfurt] was set up in 1857 under the terms of the will of Amschel Mayer von Rothschild (1773-1855) with an initial capital of 1,200,000 gulden. The interest on the capital was disbursed weekly amongst the Jewish poor, with differing amounts being granted to groups depending on their circumstances. Provision was also made for any remaining sums of the interest to supply fuel in the winter months. By 1885 the Foundation was administered from 145-149 Judengasse, and then in the restored Rothschild family home at 147-148 Judnegbasse. In 1940, the assets of the Foundation were seized by the State.