Number of German foundations exceeds 25,000 for the first time

693 foundations were established in Germany in 2022. A 2.5 percent increase, this brings the number of German foundations to 25,254.

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Together we can do it: The potential of philanthropy for the SDGs

Crises and radical changes characterise this year. Many of us realise: we must work for a more just, peaceful and sustainable world! What can foundations contribute? We show this in our new online report.

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The Association of German Foundations is one of the biggest and oldest associations of foundations in Europe. We are the centre of expertise for foundations, and their professional partner and consultant.

International co-operation

The Association of German Foundations is part of an international network; it supports and advises German foundations that work internationally, many of them in the development cooperation sector.

Facts and figures

The documentation and research of the foundation system is a central task of the Association of German Foundations.