 {"id":438,"date":"2026-08-10T11:39:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sedusstollgroup.com\/foundations\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T20:06:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:06:43","slug":"foundations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/en\/foundations\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-width-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full header\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stiftungen_header-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stiftungen_header-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stiftungen_header-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stiftungen_header-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stiftungen_header-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stiftungen_header-1536x576.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/stiftungen_header-2048x768.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-width-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation ownership as a guiding principle<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charitable engagement is firmly embedded in the corporate structure of the Sedus Stoll Group, as the company is majority-owned by two foundations: the Stoll VITA Foundation in Waldshut and the Karl Br\u00f6cker Foundation in Lippstadt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundations<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With different areas of focus, the two foundations support projects in the fields of health, education, research, the environment and social inclusion \u2013 in the local regions, throughout Germany and around the world. In this way, a values-based approach translates into tangible and long-term impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns logo-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_stollvita.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_stollvita.png 2500w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_stollvita-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_stollvita-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_stollvita-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_stollvita-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_stollvita-2048x1366.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_karlbroecker.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_karlbroecker.png 2500w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_karlbroecker-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_karlbroecker-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_karlbroecker-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_karlbroecker-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_logo_karlbroecker-2048x1366.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stoll VITA Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Stoll VITA Foundation supports health, education and environmental initiatives, as well as scientific research. It aims to encourage long-term social development and improve quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is on projects and initiatives in the fields of health, education, research and the environment that provide impetus for long-term development. The foundation has strong regional roots whilst also operating on a national level, supporting projects that benefit people, the environment and society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its commitment is long-term and helps to translate responsibility into tangible results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stollvitastiftung.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WEBSITE: STOLL VITA FOUNDATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Karl Br\u00f6cker Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Karl Br\u00f6cker Foundation primarily supports social initiatives and projects that help people facing difficult circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foundation focuses on children and young people, alongside initiatives in education, healthcare and social inclusion. Its work extends across Germany and internationally, supporting projects that provide practical assistance and establish structures designed to last, particularly where access to education and healthcare is limited.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In doing so, it combines social commitment with a sense of corporate responsibility and helps to ensure that aid is effectively channelled to where it is needed in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/karl-broecker-stiftung.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WEBSITE: KARL BR\u00d6CKER FOUNDATION<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation projects<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each foundation\u2019s purpose reflects the intentions of its founders and guides its activities and decisions. These three projects illustrate the work of the Stoll VITA Foundation and the Karl Br\u00f6cker Foundation at regional, national and international level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stiftung is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_dranbleiben-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_dranbleiben-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_dranbleiben-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_dranbleiben-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_dranbleiben-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_dranbleiben-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KARL BR\u00d6CKER FOUNDATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#dranbleiben \u2013 Overcoming the crisis together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project run by Stra\u00dfenkinder e. V. aims to give children living on the streets opportunities for a different future and support their integration into society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-secondary wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/karl-broecker-stiftung.de\/en\/language-and-exercise-camp-for-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIND OUT MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_rotebete-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_rotebete-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_rotebete-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_rotebete-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_rotebete-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_rotebete-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STOLL VITA FOUNDATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The all-rounder: beetroot \u2013 Just beet it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A research project at the University of Hohenheim examined the organic cultivation of beetroot and its use in food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-secondary wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stollvitastiftung.de\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"google.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIND OUT MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_proUganda-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_proUganda-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_proUganda-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_proUganda-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_proUganda-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_projekt_proUganda-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KARL BR\u00d6CKER FOUNDATION<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Uganda \u2013 Step by step towards a dignified life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Pro Uganda e. V. association aims to give amputees in Uganda a new quality of life through prosthetics and to enable children to walk again with the help of orthoses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"btn-secondary wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/karl-broecker-stiftung.de\/en\/food-supplements-the-fight-against-malnutrition-in-india\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"google.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIND OUT MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation booklet<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_stiftungsbooklet.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_stiftungsbooklet.png 2500w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_stiftungsbooklet-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_stiftungsbooklet-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_stiftungsbooklet-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_stiftungsbooklet-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sedusstollgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sitftungen_stiftungsbooklet-1024x512.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u2018Make Sense\u2019 foundation booklet invites you to find out more about the activities, values and objectives of the Stoll VITA Foundation and the Karl Br\u00f6cker Foundation. 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