International funderBased in Germany

Hans-Georg Schneider Stiftung

Siegen, GermanyWebsite

About Hans-Georg Schneider Stiftung

Hans-Georg Schneider Stiftung is a Germany-based private foundation that funds projects aligned with its charitable mission rather than a broad open grantmaking agenda. Its priorities are unusually specific: youth welfare and education, support for victims of crime and miscarriages of justice, animal protection, and direct assistance to people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. It appears to support both local German and international initiatives, with an emphasis on practical project funding and institutional support for organizations serving these groups.

Focus Areas

Youth Welfare and EducationVictim Support and Wrongful Conviction AssistanceAnimal ProtectionDisability Support and InclusionProject and Capital Support for Charitable Institutions

Giving Approach

Unsolicited project grants with a broad funding range ($500-$55,000); supports both project and capital needs for organizations that clearly fit its stated charitable purposes, with no evidence of a formal recurring application cycle.

How to approach this funder

Because the foundation accepts unsolicited project grants, applicants should approach it with a concise proposal that directly matches one of its listed purposes and clearly explains the beneficiary group, project outcomes, and budget. Emphasize how the work serves youth, victim support, animal welfare, or disability assistance, and keep in mind that Germany-based projects are likely the strongest fit, though international projects are also mentioned.

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