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Strengthening future generations together

Terre des Hommes Community Foundation

The Terre des Hommes has been a legally constituted foundation since January 2, 2019, and exclusively supports the project work of Terre des Hommes Germany e.V.

The returns on the assets of the " Terre des Hommes " support projects for children in need around the world, year after year. The capital itself is preserved for future generations. In contrast, donations to the Terre des Hommes used promptly for the direct support of projects. The association and the Terre des Hommes complement each other, forming a flexible, future-oriented model for empowering children and young people.

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Your options for support

Unlike donations, which must be used quickly, the foundation funds aid projects with its returns. The foundation's assets themselves are preserved – for many generations to come. The Terre des Hommes Community Foundation is designed to last in perpetuity and offers continuity in its work. Some foundations are centuries old and still fulfill the wishes of their founder today. Donations to the Terre des Hommes Community Foundation are possible starting from €1,000. 

Learn more: Endowment

If you've always wanted to try "donating," then set up an interest-free loan in favor of the community foundation. The returns will help disadvantaged and impoverished children in our projects. Should your personal circumstances change, you will receive the full loan amount back. A contract outlines all the details. We would be happy to send you a sample contract.

Learn more: Donor loans

The community foundation guarantees respectful and competent handling of your inheritance. We have experience with estate liquidations and the rental or sale of real estate. In addition to monetary assets, the foundation can also accept tangible assets, such as real estate or collections. With expert guidance, we have artworks and collections individually and carefully appraised.

Have you inherited something yourself and would like to donate funds from an inheritance to our charitable foundation? This amount is exempt from all taxes. Within 24 months of receiving the inheritance, you can reclaim any inheritance tax already paid from the tax office.

Learn more: Inheritance

through the Terre des Hommes . You can dedicate the foundation to a cause close to your heart, such as children's education. A foundation bearing your name or the name of a relative is possible with assets starting at €50,000.

Would you prefer to establish your own foundation externally, with the proceeds Terre des Hommes Terre des Hommes manage your foundation possible Terre des Hommes

Learn more: your own foundation

Terre des Hommes Foundation

The association and the community foundation work hand in hand towards a more humane Earth, a " Terre des Hommes ". The community foundation provides sustainable funding for the association's project work.

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Your contact person

Simon Forman

Management of the Community Foundation