leuchte auf – Die BVB-Stiftung

The BVB Foundation "leuchte auf" is a non-profit, legally recognized corporate foundation established in November 2012 by Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA. It consolidates BVB's social commitment and supports charitable projects and organizations materially, financially, and ideologically. The focus areas include sports, child and youth welfare, elderly and disability care, education and upbringing, art and culture, social welfare, nature conservation, international understanding, and civic engagement. To date, over 348 projects have been supported, with more than €3.7 million in financial project funding and over €530,000 in donations in kind.

The goal of the BVB Foundation "leuchte auf" is to assume social responsibility and to strengthen non-profit organizations and projects – especially in Dortmund and the Ruhr region – through financial grants, donations in kind, and ideal support. In doing so, the foundation leverages the media attention and networks of BVB to raise awareness of social, cultural, and ecological issues and to establish them sustainably.

Non-profit civil society organizations as well as social institutions and organizations whose projects have a clear connection to the foundation’s objectives are supported. A key criterion for funding is the significance and sustainability of the project for the people served. A special focus is placed on initiatives in Dortmund and the Ruhr area that pursue innovative approaches to inclusion, education, sports, and social cohesion.