Ehrenamtsstiftung MV

What Ehrenamtsstiftung MV does

Ehrenamtsstiftung MV (EAS MV) is a state-recognized non-profit civil law foundation (Stiftung bürgerlichen Rechts) based in Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, operating as the designated state competence center for civic engagement (Landeskompetenzzentrum) in the region. Established in 2015 following a state-level dialogue initiative led by then-Ministerpräsident Erwin Sellering, the foundation is supervised by the Justizministerium MV as its Stiftungsbehörde and is governed by a Vorstand chaired by Hannelore Kohl, with Dr. Adriana Lettrari serving as Geschäftsführende Vorständin since 2020. It supports more than 12,150 voluntary associations (Vereine) — approximately one-third of all associations in the state — through a portfolio of programs organized under six pillars: Anerkennen (recognition), Beraten (consultation), Fördern (funding), Mitmachen (participation), Qualifizieren (qualification), and Vernetzen (networking).

The foundation's core products include the EAS MV Portal (launched November 2024 on xFound foundation management software) for digital grant applications and legal consultation requests, the Förderprogramm Gutes tun in MV and Förderprogramm Junges Ehrenamt funding tracks, the Ehrenamtspreis MV recognition format (EUR 3,000 prizes, with 125 applications in 2026), the Ehrenamtskarte MV and Goldene Ehrenamtskarte (with ~10,000 cards issued and 300th golden card reached by May 2026), 12-month qualification programs (Organisationsentwicklung im Verein and Vereinsführung in MV), legal consultation (Juristische Beratung), the Ehrenamtsmonitor MV empirical survey conducted with Hochschule Neubrandenburg, and the newly launched Jugend-Engagementpreis MV co-organized with the Landesjugendring MV. Distribution channels include self-service digital access via the portal, on-site project visits, the annual Ehrenamtstour MV mobile engagement tour, MitMachZentralen regional service points in every Landkreis and kreisfreie Stadt, and direct corporate engagement led by the Geschäftsführende Vorständin.

Revenue is dominated by an annual state government grant (Zuwendung) from the State Chancellery of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, confirmed at approximately EUR 2 million per year for the current two-year Doppelhaushalt. Supplementary funding flows from corporate sponsorship of prize categories and events (WEMAG, OSPA, ONTRAS, Energie Vorpommern, NOTUS, NDR MV, LOTTO MV, VNG-Stiftung, VPI FlexKraft, Landesvertretung MV), endowment contributions (Zustiftungen) from foundations such as Guth'sche Stiftung and Leserhilfswerk Nordkurier, and individual donations. All offerings are provided at no cost to qualifying associations and individual volunteers. The foundation is a member of the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft, the Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen, the BBE, and the Landesnetz Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and is GDPR-compliant with EU-based server hosting.

Name

Ehrenamtsstiftung MV

Legal name

Ehrenamtsstiftung MV - Stiftung für Ehrenamt und bürgerschaftliches Engagement in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Website

https://ehrenamtsstiftung-mv.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ehrenamtsstiftung MV is the state-recognized Landesstiftung in Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, funding, advising, recognizing, and qualifying more than 12,150 voluntary associations across the state through an annual state grant of approximately EUR 2 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Civic Engagement Foundation Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

Keywords

• Civic engagement foundation
• Volunteer grant programs
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Volunteer recognition services
• Association advisory support

Headquarters

HQ city

Güstrow

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding (Zuwendung): The primary revenue stream is an annual state government grant (Zuwendung) from the State Chancellery of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, totaling approximately EUR 2 million per year as of 2026. This funds the foundation's core operations, grant programs, and all service offerings.
2. Sponsoring & Donations: Corporate partners provide financial sponsorship for specific programs (e.g., prize categories, events) and one-time or recurring donations applied to the foundation's charitable purposes.
3. Zustiftung (Endowment Contributions): Companies, foundations, and individuals make contributions to the foundation's core endowment (Grundstockvermögen), which provides long-term financial stability and may grant contributors membership in the Stiftungskonvent (donor convent).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ehrenamtsstiftung MV is a state-embedded non-profit foundation that supports voluntary associations (Vereine) and individual volunteers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with financial grants, free legal consultation, qualification programs, volunteer recognition (Ehrenamtskarte, Ehrenamtspreis), empirical research (Ehrenamtsmonitor), and networking events. All services are provided free of charge via the EAS MV digital portal and direct on-site consulting, funded primarily by an annual state government grant of approximately EUR 2 million supplemented by corporate sponsorships, donations, and endowment contributions.

Product overview

Ehrenamtsstiftung MV operates as a multi-offering platform centered around a digital portal (EAS MV Portal) that serves as the unified gateway to all programs. The core offerings span six areas: Anerkennen (Recognition), Beraten (Consultation), Fördern (Funding), Mitmachen (Participation), Qualifizieren (Qualification), and Vernetzen (Networking). Key products include the EAS MV Portal (built on xFound foundation management software) for digital application management; the Förderprogramm Gutes tun in MV and the Förderprogramm Junges Ehrenamt for financial support; the Ehrenamtspreis MV and Jugend-Engagementpreis MV for recognition; the Ehrenamtskarte MV for volunteer card benefits; and qualification programs 'Organisationsentwicklung im Verein' and 'Vereinsführung in MV'. The Ehrenamtsmonitor MV provides empirical data to guide all offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ehrenamtskarte MV: Ehrenamtskarte zur Anerkennung und Unterstützung ehrenamtlich engagierter Bürgerinnen und Bürger in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
• Ehrenamtspreis MV
• Jugend-Engagementpreis MV (JEP MV)
• EAS MV-Portal
• Programm Gutes tun in MV
• Junges Ehrenamt
• Organisationsentwicklung im Verein
• Vereinsführung in MV
• Ehrenamtskonferenz MV
• Ehrenamtstour MV

Products and services

• EAS MV Portal A digital platform serving as the central access point to all of the foundation's offerings, enabling voluntary associations to create, edit, and submit funding applications, request legal consultations, apply for qualification programs, and submit project expense reports. Available free of charge to eligible associations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
• Förderprogramm Gutes tun in MV A funding program through which voluntary associations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern can apply for financial support for their projects. Applications are processed through the EAS MV Portal; by 2025, the foundation had funded approximately 5,400 project proposals.
• Ehrenamtspreis MV The state's largest recognition format for outstanding voluntary civic engagement projects in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Winners receive EUR 3,000, a trophy, certificate, and nomination for the German Engagement Prize (Deutscher Engagementpreis). 125 applications were received in 2026.
• Ehrenamtskarte MV A recognition card for active volunteers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, including the Goldene Ehrenamtskarte (Golden Volunteering Card) for long-term volunteers, offering discounts and benefits through partner businesses. Approximately 10,000 cards issued by 2025; 300th Golden Ehrenamtskarte awarded by May 2026.
• Programm Organisationsentwicklung im Verein A 12-month qualification program supporting voluntary clubs in developing sustainable organizational structures, accompanied by a modular handbook ('Baukastensystem') format. Provided free of charge to qualifying associations.
• Qualifizierungsprogramm Vereinsführung in MV A 12-month free leadership qualification program for volunteer club board members and those interested in the role, delivering individualized leadership competencies. Co-implemented with OstseeSparkasse Rostock (OSPA).
• Juristische Beratung Free legal consultation services for voluntary associations on questions related to their volunteer work, accessible through the EAS MV Portal and delivered in cooperation with the Justizministerium Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
• Förderprogramm Junges Ehrenamt A funding program for young volunteers aged up to 27 years who have a project idea and are active in a club. The first applicant in 2024 was Velgaster Sportverein e.V.
• Ehrenamtsmonitor MV An empirical research initiative providing data-based findings on volunteer engagement across Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, conducted in cooperation with Hochschule Neubrandenburg to enable targeted program development.
• Jugend-Engagementpreis MV (JEP MV) A youth engagement award launched in 2026 under the patronage of Ministerpräsidentin Manuela Schwesig, awarded jointly with the Landesjugendring MV, recognizing forward-looking projects and individuals in three categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,400 funded projects implemented since 2015
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Lübzer BrauereiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Host venue for the Ehrenamtspreis MV 2026 ceremony at their brewery facility. Represents a long-term supporter of volunteering in MV, providing the event space as an in-kind contribution.
• Landesvertretung Mecklenburg-VorpommerncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026The state's representative office in Berlin sponsors a special prize of the Ehrenamtspreis MV, which includes a trip to Berlin with a visit to the Bundesrat and the state's representation office, plus EUR 500 in spending money.
• VPI FlexKraft GmbHminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Corporate sponsor of the Ehrenamtspreis MV 2026.
• NDR Mecklenburg-VorpommernminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Regional public broadcaster and sponsor of the Ehrenamtspreis MV 2026, providing media visibility and coverage.
• WEMAG AGcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025WEMAG AG sponsors a prize category of the Ehrenamtspreis MV, providing financial support for recognition of voluntary projects. Thomas Murche (Technical Vorstand) represents WEMAG in the partnership.
• OstseeSparkasse Rostock (OSPA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025OSPA sponsors the Ehrenamtspreis MV and co-implements the Leadership program for Vereinsvorstände (Leadership-Programm für Vereinsvorstände). Karsten Pannwitt (Vorstand) leads OSPA's involvement. OSPA is also the foundation's primary bank.
• ONTRAS Gastransport GmbHminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025ONTRAS donates to the foundation's charitable purposes and sponsors the Ehrenamtspreis MV. Gunar Schmidt (Geschäftsführer Betrieb und Sicherheit) represents ONTRAS.
• Energie Vorpommern GmbHminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Energie Vorpommern GmbH provides financial support to the foundation's mission. René Otto (Geschäftsführer) represents the company in the partnership.
• NOTUS energyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025NOTUS energy, founded by Heiner Röger (CEO), supports the foundation as a corporate partner. The company is based in the region and invests in community engagement.
• VNW-Landesverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025The local branch of the German housing industry association supports the foundation's work. Steffen Laser (Geschäftsführer) represents VNW in the partnership.
• Interliving MMZminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Interliving MMZ, a furniture/interior design company, supports the foundation's work. Melanie Rocksien-Riad (Geschäftsführerin) represents the company.
• Techniker Krankenkasse – Landesvertretung MVminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025The health insurance provider's regional office in MV supports the foundation's work. Manon Austenat-Wied leads the TK-Landesvertretung.
• Initiative Transparente ZivilgesellschaftminorOthers · 1 January 2025The foundation is a member of the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft, a German-wide transparency standard for civil society organizations.
• Landesnetz Mecklenburg-VorpommernminorOthers · 1 January 2025The foundation is a member of the Landesnetz (state network) of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
• Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE)moderateOthers · 1 January 2025The foundation is a member of the BBE, the German federal network for civic engagement, providing access to national-level exchange and best practices.
• Bundesverband Deutscher StiftungenmoderateOthers · 1 January 2025The foundation is a member of the Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen (Federal Association of German Foundations), the leading industry body for foundations in Germany.
• Landesjugendring MVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Co-organizer with EAS MV of the new Jugend-Engagementpreis MV (JEP MV), launched in 2026 under the patronage of Ministerpräsidentin Manuela Schwesig.
• Planet IC GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Technical service provider for website hosting and maintenance. Located in Schwerin, Germany. The company handles technical support for the foundation's web presence including the main website and portal.
• Hochschule NeubrandenburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Academic partner for the Ehrenamtsmonitor MV, the statewide civic engagement survey that provides empirical data for program development and policy advocacy. The first survey was presented at the Ehrenamtskonferenz MV 2022.
• Justizministerium Mecklenburg-VorpommerncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint delivery of the 'Justizforum für Vereine' (Justice Forum for Associations) and 'Infotage Steuererklärung' during the 2019 tour, providing on-site legal and tax advice to associations alongside the Finance Ministry and local courts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hessische Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt: State-level engagement foundation in Hessen supporting volunteer organizations through funding and qualification. Less mature than EAS MV but operates a comparable statewide civic engagement support mandate in a more economically vibrant German state.
• Bayerische Ehrenamtsstiftung: Bavarian state foundation supporting civic engagement through grants, recognition (Ehrenamtskarte Bayern), qualification programs, and events. Operates the same integrated model as EAS MV at a larger state scale (~EUR 5M+ annual budget) — a direct state-level peer and potential benchmarking/reference partner.
• Ehrenamt-Agentur Sachsen-Anhalt e.V. State-level civic engagement agency in Sachsen-Anhalt offering funding advice, qualification, recognition, and networking services to voluntary associations. Operates the same Vereine-support model as EAS MV in a structurally similar (demographically challenged East German) state.
• Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt (DSEE): Federal German foundation for civic engagement headquartered in Neustrelitz (MV). DSEE was modeled on EAS MV and operates the same core mission (funding, advising, recognizing volunteer organizations) but at the federal level with national reach. Most directly comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• Aktion Mensch: Germany's largest social lottery-funded foundation (EUR ~200M+ annual funding) supporting inclusion, civic engagement, and accessibility. Operates a similar grantmaking/recognition model but at national scale and focused on social inclusion rather than general Vereine support — a much larger adjacent incumbent.
• Nordrhein-Westfalen-Stiftung Naturschutz, Heimat- und Kulturpflege: Large state-level NRW foundation focused on nature, heritage, and culture. Broader thematic scope than EAS MV but operates a comparable state-grantmaking model with Vereine as a major customer segment — useful as a broader incumbent reference point.

Others

• Bundesnetzwerk Bürgerschaftliches Engagement (BBE): Federal network for civic engagement in Germany, of which EAS MV is a member. Coordinates cross-sectoral engagement policy and practice; an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but adjacent to EAS MV's engagement-promotion mission.
• Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen: National industry association for German foundations, of which EAS MV is a member. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem participant providing standards, networking, and advocacy relevant to EAS MV's operations and partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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