Siemens Stiftung
at a glance
Die Siemens Stiftung im Überblick
We promote sustainable social development.
As a non-profit foundation, we promote sustainable social development, which is crucially dependent on access to basic services, high-quality education, and an understanding of culture. Our international project work supports people in taking the initiative to responsibly address current challenges.
The geographical focus of our work is on regions in Africa and Latin America as well as Germany and other European countries. Together with partners, we develop and implement solutions and programs to support this effort. Technological and social innovations play a key role in this work. Our actions are impact-oriented and conducted in a transparent manner.
Together with our partners, we develop local projects to respond to global challenges.
We support social enterprises that are changing society for the better through innovative ideas and technical solutions.
Our topics: Essential services, climate and environment, economic prospects.
We promote high-quality STEM education that will bring about lasting social change.
Our topics: STEM education and climate, STEM education and digitality, STEM education and health.
We strengthen art that voices objections, demonstrates alternatives and stimulates dialog in society.
Our topics: social cohesion, cultural diversity, and the sustainable creation of art.
Projects and Initiatives
We carry out projects in countries in Africa, Europe, and Latin America. International networks and initiatives connect countries and disciplines and aim to make innovative ideas usable around the world.
Approach
We work hands-on, international, transparent, and in close cooperation with partners. How we can make an impact on both a large and small scale is always the central question when we develop and implement projects.
Partners
Our partners include civil society stakeholders, government agencies, businesses, research centers, educational institutions, and cultural groups in addition to organizations involved in development collaboration.
We have been operating as an international charitable foundation since 2008.
Benefactor
Siemens Stiftung was founded in 2008 by Siemens AG as an independent charitable organization. We have an endowment fund of €390 million.
Team
The head office of Siemens Stiftung is in Munich. We have additional offices in Berlin, Erlangen and Santiago de Chile. Contact details for our staff can be found on our team page.
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees supports and monitors the Board of Directors in fulfilling and developing the foundation’s purpose and strategy, in addition to securing the future of the foundation.
Further documents

Articles of Association
Our Articles of Association contain information about our foundation’s mandate, asset management, committees and full legal basis.

Financial Report
We are committed to transparency. All of our annual financial statements with details about the source and use of funds are available online.
Are you interested in working at Siemens Stiftung?
On our website, we publish available positions in project work, administration and communications, as well as options for interns. Take a look!