Stiftung Pfadfinden

The Pfadfinden Foundation is a non-profit foundation under civil law, established in 1998, with the aim of providing financial and ideal support to Scouts in the Federation of German Scouts (BdP). From the proceeds of its endowment capital as well as donations, it promotes exceptional and innovative projects at group, state, and federal levels. The foundation sees itself as a long-term partner of the scouting movement in Germany and ensures sustainable funding of youth work through prudent capital management.

The Stiftung Pfadfinden pursues three central guiding principles: Giving: Encouraging and promoting innovative, exemplary projects at all levels of the BdP as well as providing financial and moral support for their implementation. Receiving: Enabling friends of the Scouts, alumni, and interested supporters to effectively, sustainably, and future-orientedly support scouting activities. Sharing: A platform for intergenerational exchange of experiences, knowledge transfer, and recognition of the commitment of active Scouts.

The Stiftung Pfadfinden primarily directs its funding offers to scout groups and troops within the Bund der Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder (BdP) throughout Germany, as well as to development groups and state associations of the BdP. Additionally, it supports former scouts and citizens who wish to promote projects both ideationally and financially. Funding is provided especially for initiatives with innovative, sustainable, or inclusive approaches, such as environmental protection, integration, media education, or the founding of new scout groups.