For promotion of future generations of scientists, in conjunction with the firm of Pfeiffer Vakuum of Asslar, the Röntgen Prize for Sciences is awarded.
The Ludwig-Schunk-Stiftung performs the functions of owner and capital holder in accordance with statutory regulations and the corporate charter.
Employee sharing in the profits is only possible with sustained success of the operating companies ensured over the long term.
According to the spirit and the wording of his testament, however, profits may only be distributed to employees if adequate resources are available to secure the company's future.
By means of the design of the Foundation, Ludwig Schunk prepared the way as best he could for the future of his life's work beyond his death.