Prof. Otto Beisheim-Stiftung
About the funder
The Prof. Otto Beisheim Foundation is a non-profit foundation under private law headquartered in Munich (Germany) with a branch office in Baar (Switzerland). It continues the philanthropic legacy of Otto Beisheim, co-founder of METRO and patron. The foundation supports projects and programs in the fields of education, health, culture, and sports in an impact-oriented and collaborative manner. It develops its own initiatives as well as actively accompanies external project partners. The goal is to strengthen sustainable social innovations with entrepreneurial expertise and to empower people to realize their potential.
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Mission & Vision
"Shaping partnerships, acting with impact" – under this guiding motto, the Prof. Otto Beisheim Foundation supports initiatives and organizations that sustainably promote social cohesion through innovations in education, health, culture, and sports. The foundation relies on open collaboration, active mentoring, and long-term support to ensure that funded projects continue to have an impact beyond the funding period.
Target groups
The funding opportunities are aimed at non-profit organizations, associations, initiatives, and individuals pursuing innovative project ideas in the fields of education, health, culture, and sports. A prerequisite for submitting an application is that the project has the potential to reach a broad audience, achieve sustainable effects in the social, cultural, or health sectors, and be implemented in partnership with the foundation.