Employer profile
Gerhard-Fieseler-Stiftung
Kassel, DEImpact-drivenFoundationSocial ServicesArt & Culture
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded1980
LocationKassel
About us
The Gerhard-Fieseler-Stiftung is a non-profit foundation based in Kassel that has supported social and cultural projects in Northern Hesse since 1979. By managing an extensive real estate portfolio, including residential properties and commercial space, the organization generates the revenue necessary for its philanthropic activities. Its primary focus areas include welfare, elderly care, sports, and art and culture. The foundation also maintains a transparent and critical engagement with its historical legacy.
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Sustainability Goals
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Affordable Housing in Kassel
The foundation manages 33 residential properties in the Kassel region, providing secure and affordable living spaces for local residents.
No Poverty
Direct Support for Welfare Initiatives
The foundation provides financial support to charitable institutions through a formal application process, directly aiding social welfare programs and those in need.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Providing Commercial Infrastructure
Managing a 92,000-square-meter industrial park, the organization provides essential commercial space that supports local business operations and regional economic activity.
FAQs
Q1How does the Gerhard-Fieseler-Stiftung distribute its funding?
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The foundation provides funding exclusively through a formal, application-based process. Proposals are reviewed twice annually during the foundation's May and November sessions.
Q2What are the primary focus areas of the foundation?
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The foundation supports charitable institutions in the fields of welfare, elderly care, sports, and art and culture. It aims to strengthen social cohesion and cultural diversity in the Kassel region.
Q3How does the foundation generate its philanthropic funds?
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The foundation operates as an asset manager, maintaining a portfolio that includes 33 residential properties and a 92,000-square-meter commercial industrial park in the Kassel region. This real estate management generates the sustainable revenue required for its grant-making operations.
Q4How does the foundation address its historical roots?
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The organization maintains a transparent and critical engagement with the history of its namesake, aviation pioneer Gerhard Fieseler. It explicitly addresses the founder's legacy regarding the company's activities during the Nazi era and the use of forced labor.
