Otto Stiftung

The Otto Stiftung is a non-profit, legally capable public foundation under civil law, based in Bad Nauheim, Hesse. Founded in 2005 by Brunhilde Otto and Heinz-Jürgen Otto, the foundation's capital has since been gradually increased to €507,000; as of the end of 2024, the total assets amounted to €892,070.67. The foundation supports national, international, and regional projects that align with the tax-privileged purposes according to § 52 AO. A particular focus is placed on the sustainability of the funded measures. With its grants, the Otto Stiftung aims not only to provide immediate assistance but also to motivate other individuals and institutions to engage as well.

The Otto Stiftung sees itself as an initiator and supporter of charitable, benevolent, and humanitarian projects both domestically and abroad. Its goal is to stimulate projects through targeted financial support that provide protection and education for orphaned children, enable youth and elderly care, strengthen self-help initiatives, and offer direct assistance to nonprofit aid, education, cultural, and sports organizations. In doing so, the foundation commits to selecting sustainably effective initiatives that create long-term value for society.

The funding programs of the Otto Stiftung are aimed at non-profit organizations, associations, and initiatives, as well as individuals in need, whose projects correspond to the purposes defined in the statutes. These include, among others, providers of youth and elderly care, welfare associations, aid and educational projects at home and abroad, non-profit sports and cultural clubs, as well as self-help initiatives in developing countries. Funding applications are evaluated based on their sustainability and their immediate benefit to people in need.