Stiftung Dirck Koster-Testament

Private foundation

About the funder

The Dirck Koster Testament Foundation is a charitable benevolent foundation established in 1537, based in Hamburg-Eidelstedt. In accordance with its statutes, it promotes elderly care by providing affordable one- and two-room apartments for Hamburg residents aged 60 and over and is not permitted to generate any profit from the operation of its senior housing complex. The foundation finances its operations exclusively through rental income and donations from a small circle of supporters.

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Mission & Vision

Our mission is to provide elderly fellow citizens with a safe, barrier-free accessible home in a park-like residential complex through fairly priced, affordable housing. We act in accordance with the testamentary wishes of the founder Dirck Koster and ensure the foundation's future viability through sustainable maintenance and renovation.

Target groups

The foundation is aimed at needy elderly people aged 60 and over who require an affordable one- or two-room apartment in Hamburg. The target group consists of honest, indigent senior women and men seeking affordable housing with community services in a quiet, green location.