About ProFiliis – Stiftung zur Förderung von Kindern und Jugendlichen
ProFiliis is a family-associated foundation focused on improving opportunities for children and youth, especially by removing barriers, nurturing talents, and strengthening social connection. It supports practical, local projects in Dortmund and the Ruhr region across education, sports, culture, health, and integration, with occasional exceptions for clearly project-based needs elsewhere. The foundation appears to favor direct, tangible support for nonprofits, schools, Kitas, volunteer groups, and parent initiatives rather than large-scale institutional grants.
Focus Areas
Children and Youth DevelopmentYouth Education and Learning SupportAfter-School and Leisure ProgramsYouth Sports and Physical ActivityCultural Participation for Children and TeensIntegration and Social Inclusion
Giving Approach
Makes one-time grants in small to mid-range amounts, often around €1,500–€4,000 and sometimes up to roughly €7,500. Applications can be submitted year-round, with quarterly decision cycles and corresponding deadlines; funding is project-based and tied to specific purchases, measures, or initiatives.
How to approach this funder
Submit a project-specific request with clear goals, a detailed budget, and a direct explanation of how the work benefits children and young people in Dortmund/Ruhrgebiet. Because decisions are made quarterly even though applications are accepted year-round, applicants should check the current cutoff date and ensure the proposal fits the foundation’s local, practical, and youth-centered priorities.