[1] Originally founded to support development of zeppelins and other airships, it now owns a number of large businesses in full or in part and uses its income for philanthropic efforts.
[1] The Zeppelin Foundation, headquartered in Friedrichshafen,[1] is a legally dependent municipality.
[2] Since 1947, the city has managed the funds and ensures that they are used for their intended purpose.
[2] The foundation holds 93.8% of the shares of ZF Friedrichshafen[3] and is the owner of Luftschiffbau Zeppelin and Zeppelin GmbH.
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