The reform of foundation law is coming
The bill to standardize foundation law will enter into force on 1 July 2023. The legislator has addressed important demands made by the Association of German Foundations and by academia, paving the way for improvements for small and large foundations alike.
More new foundations despite crisis – foundations are stable pillars of society
The number of foundations in Germany grew by almost 3 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019. This has been the highest increase for nearly a decade. For the first time, Darmstadt is the city with most foundations per 100,000 inhabitants.
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.
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.