von Nyegaard-Stiftung

Private foundation

About the funder

The von Nyegaard Foundation is a testamentary-established, non-profit private foundation that has operated a vibrant communal living arrangement for single women since 1901 at Max-Brauer-Allee 127 in Hamburg-Altona. It was founded in 1885 by Hedwig von Nyegaard with the aim of providing widows and daughters of impoverished officers, civil servants, clergy, as well as other women from educated classes, with long-term affordable and age-appropriate housing. The listed "Schloss" currently houses around 70 individual residential units and is jointly managed with Wichern Baugesellschaft mbH. The foundation places great emphasis on communal coexistence, individual development, and social support in everyday life.

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Mission & Vision

The von Nyegaard Foundation is committed to providing needy and deserving women with a safe and affordable home in the heart of Hamburg. We promote community, self-determination, and support in aging life to carry Hedwig von Nyegaard’s foundation purpose into the present day.

Target groups

The funding is aimed at single female individuals, especially widows and daughters of indigent officers, civil servants, clergy, as well as other members of educated classes who are financially needy and deserving. The goal is to provide these women with a secure roof over their heads and participation in a supportive residential community.