Welcome, dear supporters of the Bundesstiftung Magnus Hirschfeld and all those who would like to become one. As a federal foundation, we rely on donations to achieve our ambitious goals too. This will be possible thanks to your support. On this page you will find out how you can support our work with a donation.
Why you should donate to the Bundesstiftung Magnus Hirschfeld
With your donation you contribute to the development of children and young people, especially through education and research…
- the National Socialist persecution of queer people is remembered,
- the life and work of Magnus Hirschfeld, as well as the life and social environment of queer people who have lived and live in Germany, are scientifically researched and presented,
- we can counteract social discrimination against queer people in Germany.
Do you support the goals of the Federal Foundation? Then donate now. You will find all the necessary information below.
First things first: Our bank details
Our bank details at GLS Bank are:
IBAN: DE29 4306 0967 1219 0024 00
BIC: GENODEM1GLS
Scan the QR code on the right with your banking app and then manually enter the desired donation amount. Also enter the name of the BMH project for which you would like to donate in the purpose field.
For every donation: Please state the intended purpose
Important: Please state an earmark for your donation for your remittance in the field intended purpose, e.g.:
- Travelling exhibition >endangered living<
- Archive of Other Memories
- Queer diversity in sport
- Remembrance of Magnus Hirschfeld
- Participation of refugees
- Hirschfeld Lectures
- Project Removal of Custody – Sorgerechtsentzug
- Protection of conversion therapies
We are a charitable organisation.
The Bundesstiftung Magnus Hirschfeld was classified as charitable by the Tax Office for Corporations I Berlin with its decision of 5.5.2023: the Foundation serves exclusively and directly tax-privileged charitable purposes in the meaning of Sections 51 ff German Tax Code and is one of the corporations designated in Section 5 (1) no. 9 Corporation Tax Act (KStG).
Do you need a donation receipt?
Please also state in the intended purpose whether you would like a donation receipt (e.g. “Request donation receipt”). In this case, please also include your first and last name, street, house number, postcode and town. For donations of up to 300 euros, the tax office accepts the payer’s transfer slip as a donation receipt. If a donation receipt is required for a higher amount, it is advisable to ask us for a donation receipt in a short letter (by email to info@mh-stiftung.de).
Support our valuable work even beyond life
Your testamentary donation to the Bundesstiftung Magnus Hirschfeld directly supports our remembrance and anti-discrimination work for queer people. In the best sense, your life’s work will continue to have an impact beyond the end and will also benefit future generations of homosexual and other queer people.
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One more service note for you
The Federal Ministry of Justice provides basic information on the subject of inheritance and bequests in a compact 52-page brochure.
Any questions?
Then please feel free to contact our managing director Helmut Metzner.
