The foundation aims to provide occupational pension benefits within the framework of the BVG and its implementing provisions for: self-employed association members and their employees; employees of legal entities and partnerships, if their partners are association members, as well as their relatives and beneficiaries against the economic consequences of old age, death, and disability. It can provide additional benefits beyond the statutory minimum requirements. By decision of the foundation board, in agreement with the company, enterprises that are financially or economically closely linked to the company can be affiliated with the foundation. The rights of the existing beneficiaries must not be impaired as a result. The affiliation of a related enterprise is based on a written affiliation agreement. To achieve its purpose, the foundation can conclude insurance contracts or enter into existing contracts, where it is the policyholder and beneficiary.