Hans-Christoph Griessbauer-Stiftung

Private foundation

About the funder

The Hans-Christoph Griessbauer Foundation is a charitable foundation established in 1946 and based in Hamburg. Founded by Gustav and Ottilie Griessbauer, it commemorates their son Hans-Christoph Griessbauer, who fell during the Second World War. According to its statutes, the foundation primarily supports needy pensioners through monthly grants currently amounting to €50.

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Mission & Vision

The Hans-Christoph Griessbauer Foundation aims to alleviate elderly poverty in Hamburg by providing reliable financial support for more than seven decades to older people whose statutory pension does not cover their living expenses. It believes in solidarity with needy fellow citizens in retirement.

Target groups

The funding services are aimed at needy retirees whose pensions are insufficient to secure their livelihood and who may receive basic income support in old age. The primary focus region of the funding is the city of Hamburg.