What Deloitte-Stiftung does

Deloitte-Stiftung is a German non-profit foundation (Treuhandstiftung) headquartered in Essen, Germany, established in 2007 by shareholders of Deloitte Deutschland GmbH with an initial endowment of 2.5 million euros. Operating under the umbrella of the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V., the foundation supports young people in Germany who develop and implement future-oriented ideas, under the motto "Gemeinsam Zukunft unternehmen" (Entrepreneurial Future Together). Its mission is to promote future skills — communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity — at the German science and education location, bridging knowledge transfer between business, science, education, and civil society.

The foundation conducts its activities through four core programs: the Digital Future Challenge (DFC), an annual student competition addressing Corporate Digital Responsibility themes such as AI agents, digital sustainability, and digital inclusion; the Hidden Movers Award, an educational competition supporting young innovators; a Stipendienprogramm (Scholarship Program) for students at German universities; and annual Tätigkeitsberichte (Activity Reports) documenting program outcomes. It publishes DFC finalist contributions in dedicated publications and an annual activity report (most recent in 2024, themed "Kreativität"). The foundation is governed by a Vorstand (Board) chaired by Thomas Northoff and a Kuratorium (Advisory Council) chaired by Volker Krug, with a small professional team responsible for project and foundation management.

As a charitable foundation, Deloitte-Stiftung does not generate commercial revenue. Its funding comes from an initial 2.5 million euro endowment by Deloitte shareholders, ongoing donations (unrestricted or project-designated), and endowment income. Donations are accepted via BW Bank (IBAN DE67 6005 0101 0405 3354 66), with donors able to fund scholarships or special prizes such as those in the Hidden Movers Award. The foundation's geographic scope is limited to Germany, and it operates an ISO 27001 certified information security management system. It maintains a LinkedIn presence and email newsletter distribution as its primary public-facing communication channels.

Name

Deloitte-Stiftung

Legal name

Deloitte-Stiftung

Website

https://deloitte-stiftung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Deloitte-Stiftung is a German non-profit foundation established in 2007 that supports young people in Germany through educational programs, scholarships, and competitions focused on future skills, operating under the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V. umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ)

Keywords

• Education foundation
• Student scholarships
• Future skills programs
• Digital responsibility competitions
• Charitable grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foundation Donations and Endowments: The Deloitte-Stiftung generates revenue through donations and endowment contributions. Unrestricted donations flow to the foundation's cross-program activities, while donors can designate funds to specific projects. The foundation was established in 2007 with an initial endowment of 2.5 million euros. As a charitable organization under the Stifterverband umbrella, the foundation relies on these philanthropic sources rather than commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Deloitte-Stiftung is a non-profit foundation (Treuhandstiftung) established in 2007 that operates four educational programs to promote future skills—communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity—among young people in Germany. Its core offerings include the Digital Future Challenge student competition addressing Corporate Digital Responsibility themes, the Hidden Movers Award educational competition, scholarship programs (Stipendienprogramm), and annual activity reports (Tätigkeitsberichte). The foundation funds and runs these programs through donations and endowments.

Product overview

The Deloitte-Stiftung operates four core educational programs focused on promoting future skills among young people in Germany. The primary offerings include the Digital Future Challenge (DFC), a student competition addressing Corporate Digital Responsibility themes published in dedicated finalist publications; annual Tätigkeitsberichte reports documenting program outcomes; the Hidden Movers Award educational competition; and various scholarship programs. All programs under the motto 'Gemeinsam Zukunft unternehmen' (Entrepreneurial Future Together) focus on developing communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity (Future Skills) among young people in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Future Challenge (DFC)
• Hidden Movers Award
• Stipendienprogramm (Scholarship Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• The foundation has been operating since 2007, demonstrating long-term sustained commitment to education and science support.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V.coreOthers · 1 January 2007The Deloitte-Stiftung was established in 2007 as a Treuhandstiftung (trust foundation) within the Stifterverband. The Stifterverband is a community of approximately 3,500 engaged individuals, companies, and organizations from business, science, and civil society. The foundation operates under the umbrella of this organization, which focuses on rethinking education and science to sustainably strengthen innovation in society.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• VolkswagenStiftung: Major German foundation funding education and research. Comparable as a grantmaking foundation in education/science, but at substantially larger scale and with broader international scope.
• Bertelsmann Stiftung: One of Germany's largest foundations focused on education, democracy, and social markets. Operates a portfolio of education initiatives comparable in topic though at much larger scale.
• Robert Bosch Stiftung: One of Germany's largest corporate foundations with education, science, and society programs. Overlaps in mission but operates at materially larger scale and scope than Deloitte-Stiftung.

Direct peers

• Deutsche Telekom Stiftung: Corporate foundation of Deutsche Telekom focused on education in the digital age. Comparable as a German corporate-backed foundation with education and digital-skills programs.
• Heinz Nixdorf Stiftung: Large German corporate foundation promoting education, science, and information society. Comparable as a German grantmaking foundation targeting youth education and digital competence.
• Siemens Stiftung: Corporate foundation of Siemens operating in Germany with education and social impact programs. Comparable in mission, scale, and corporate origin to Deloitte-Stiftung.
• Körber-Stiftung: Hamburg-based German foundation active in education, science, and civic engagement. Operates multiple youth-focused programs and competitions, directly comparable in mission and program structure.
• Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft: The parent/trustee organization of Deloitte-Stiftung. A community of ~3,500 members from business, science, and civil society focused on education and research — directly comparable in mission and operating model.
• Software AG Stiftung: German corporate foundation supporting education, youth, and civic engagement. Comparable as a corporate-backed German grantmaking foundation with programs aimed at young people.

Emerging players

• Stiftung Neue Verantwortung: Berlin-based think tank and foundation working on technology and education policy. Comparable in mission overlap (digital responsibility, future skills) though primarily policy/think-tank oriented rather than direct youth programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deloitte-stiftung

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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