Sinngeber Ggmbh

What Sinngeber Ggmbh does

Sinngeber gGmbH is a Hamburg-based, non-profit (gemeinnützige GmbH) philanthropic advisory firm founded in 2021, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Hoffnungsträger Stiftung. The company serves high-net-worth individuals, families, companies, and foundations primarily across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) while enabling international grant-making globally. Its flagship product is the Giving Fund, the German equivalent of a Donor-Advised Fund, structured as a Stiftungsfonds within the parent foundation and offering immediate tax deductibility under §52–54 of the German fiscal code (Abgabenordnung). Adjacent offerings include Philanthropie Services (strategic philanthropy consulting), Planting Hope (a reforestation and social-impact program in Colombia), and curated community events including delegation trips.

The company's technology stack combines a custom self-service donor portal (portal.giving-fund.de) supporting 3-minute online fund opening, deposits, grant disbursements, and role-based access for advisors and successors, with Salesforce as the core CRM and Salesforce Account Engagement (Pardot) for B2B marketing automation and lead nurturing. A curated network of 25+ vetted NGOs is maintained with annual due diligence covering Code of Conduct, tax-exempt status, and three-year financial reporting, and the firm publishes a podcast, multi-channel newsletter (delivered via Mailchimp), and active presence across eight social media platforms. Trustbridge Global membership provides international philanthropic governance alignment.

Sinngeber's revenue model rests on a 0.5% annual management fee on philanthropic capital held in Giving Funds, supplemented by transaction fees on international grants (1–2%, minimum €300) while domestic grants carry 0% fees, an ETF advisory stream (0.5% p.a. for portfolios of €100K and above), and professional philanthropy consulting fees. Fund creation is free, with the firm recommending Giving Funds for philanthropists holding at least €50,000 in deployable philanthropic capital. The go-to-market motion is hybrid: digital self-serve onboarding is complemented by high-touch advisory consultations booked via Outlook, exclusive events, and delegation trips, and the overall positioning is anchored in Christian values alignment and a curated community of successful German entrepreneur families.

Name

Sinngeber Ggmbh

Legal name

Sinngeber gGmbH

Website

https://sinngeber.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sinngeber gGmbH is a Hamburg-based non-profit philanthropic advisory firm that operates a digital Giving Fund (Donor-Advised Fund) platform alongside philanthropy consulting, serving high-net-worth individuals, families, companies, and foundations primarily in the DACH region under the Hoffnungsträger Stiftung.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropy Advisory and Donor-Advised Fund Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Offices & Philanthropic Advisors (Grantmaking) (BPAGAKAD), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Philanthropy advisory services
• Donor-advised funds
• Charitable giving platforms
• Wealth philanthropy consulting
• Non-profit giving funds

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg-wandsbek

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Giving Fund Management Fee: Annual fee of 0.5% charged on the philanthropic capital held in a client's Giving Fund. This is the primary recurring revenue stream for Sinngeber.
2. Charitable Grant Fees: Transaction fees on charitable grants disbursed from the Giving Fund. Fees are 0% for German recipients and 1–2% (minimum €300) for international recipients, measured on the grant amount.
3. ETF Advisory and Asset Management: For longer-term planning horizons, Sinngeber offers advisory rights for ETF options (0.5% p.a. fee) with minimum investment of €0.1M. Capital gains within the charitable fund structure are tax-exempt.
4. Philanthropy Advisory Services: Strategic consulting and advisory services for high-net-worth individuals, companies, and foundations on philanthropic engagement and giving strategy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sinngeber gGmbH operates a Giving Fund structured as a donor-advised fund for high-net-worth individuals, families, companies, and foundations, combined with philanthropy advisory services. The company enables donors to deposit capital, invest it via an ETF-based approach, and disburse grants to charitable organizations over time, supported by an online portal for account and grant management.

Product overview

Sinngeber is a philanthropy-focused family office operating as a digital-first platform. The core offering consists of the Giving Fund (a digital Donor-Advised Fund product that enables tax-deductible giving in Germany) and Philanthropie Services (strategic consulting for wealthy families). These are complemented by Planting Hope (reforestation program in Colombia) and event-based networking services. The Giving Fund serves as the primary product, with donors opening individual funds in 3 minutes via the online portal, receiving immediate tax receipts, and directing funds to curated NGOs over time. The platform is operated within the Hoffnungsträger Stiftung framework, enabling tax-exempt status and efficient fund administration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Giving Fund: A digital donor-advised fund product enabling philanthropists to create a personalized giving fund, receive immediate tax deductions, and allocate funds to vetted charitable organizations over time. The Giving Fund is structured as a Stiftungsfonds (endowment fund) within the Hoffnungsträger Stiftung.
• Planting Hope
• Philanthropie Services

Products and services

• Giving Fund (Donor-Advised Fund)
• Philanthropie Services (Philanthropy Advisory)
• Planting Hope
• Events
• Online Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Donations are tax-deductible in the year the contribution is made to the Giving Fund
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hoffnungsträger StiftungcoreOthersThe Hoffnungsträger Stiftung is the parent foundation of Sinngeber gGmbH. The Giving Fund is operated as a Stiftungsfonds (foundation fund) within the Hoffnungsträger Stiftung. Sinngeber is a wholly owned subsidiary ('Tochterunternehmen') of the foundation.
• Hoffnungsträger GruppecoreOthersSinngeber gGmbH is part of the Hoffnungsträger Gruppe (Hope Bearer Group), a charitable group of companies. © 2026 SINNGEBER gGmbH. Ein Unternehmen der gemeinnützigen Hoffnungsträger Gruppe.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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