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Endowment

In addition to a traditional donation, there is another way to support us. This is the so-called endowment, a voluntary donation in the form of money or as a contribution in kind (e.g. real estate, securities, etc.), which is added to the foundation’s basic assets.

In contrast to regular donations, which must be spent promptly in line with the foundation’s purpose, the endowment remains with the foundation permanently. It increases the foundation’s capital and thus leads to permanently higher income, which can be used for the foundation’s actual purpose.

The endowment offers donors the advantage of a quick and uncomplicated commitment – especially when there is a desire to make a permanent, long-term contribution. Without an endowment, this would only be possible by setting up your own foundation. However, this requires additional administrative and time-consuming work in the form of official recognition by the foundation supervisory authority, the tax office and the foundation administration.

Furthermore, the endowment offers considerable tax advantages, as long-term social commitment is considered by the legislator to be particularly eligible for support.

Donors can donate up to one million euros for tax purposes in the year of the donation and in the nine following years. This value is doubled for spouses. Your endowment donation can be made during your lifetime, but can also be made in your will as an endowment upon death.

Simply contact us if you are interested!

We will be happy to advise you on the subject of “endowments”.
We look forward to hearing from you at info@tm-foundation.de