Bürgerstiftung Dresden

The Bürgerstiftung Dresden was established in 1999 as a non-profit foundation with special support from the Körber Foundation. It is headquartered in the Villa Reuter in Blasewitz, Dresden. The foundation pursues a wide range of objectives encompassing education, civic engagement, monument preservation, health prevention, youth, disaster relief, culture, social affairs, animal protection, and the environment. It funds projects through the proceeds of its endowment capital and acts as a service provider for donors with their own ideas and concepts. The Bürgerstiftung Dresden manages over 20 foundation funds and more than 20 trust foundations and handles the administration of 20 legally recognized foundations. It is advised by prominent Dresden personalities who have made significant contributions to the city’s community.

The Bürgerstiftung Dresden aims to bring together people who want to make a difference: individuals with forward-looking ideas, people with commitment, and those with the necessary funds to put good ideas into action. The foundation sees itself as a driving force in the transformation from a welfare state to a civic society and stands for the willingness of citizens and businesses to take responsibility for the community. It offers people who want to contribute to their city the assurance of supporting the right innovative projects.

The Bürgerstiftung Dresden is aimed at citizens who wish to engage with their city and take on responsibility. It appeals to people with ideas, commitment, and financial resources who are ready to turn a good idea into a successful project. The foundation supports projects in the fields of culture, social affairs, environment, and education, with a particular focus on promoting voluntary engagement in Dresden. It provides a platform for individuals who are dedicated to their city and willing to assume shared responsibility.