Deutsche Bank’s CSR activities are brought to life by its regional units and endowed foundations.
Deutsche Bank Donation Fund (in Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V.)
Founded: 1970
Endowment funds: €10.1 m.
Commitments 2016: €1.9 m.
- Promotes scientific research and teaching at both the national and international level
- Encourages dialog between research and practice
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Deutsche Bank Foundation
Founded: 1986
Endowment funds: €141.4 m.
Commitments 2016: €4.3 m.
- Cultural, educational, and social projects
CSR UK
Founded: 1989
Commitments 2016: €2.1 m.
- Born to Be education initiatives for 11 to 18-year-olds focused on building skills and aspirations and giving access to opportunities
- Made for Good enterprise program supporting early stage businesses that help to drive positive change in society
- In the Community initiatives that contribute to stronger and more inclusive communities
- Plus You employee volunteering and giving program, including Charities of the Year, an employee fundraising program for two smaller charities over two years
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Historical Association of Deutsche Bank
Founded: 1991
Number of members (end of 2016): 2,000
- Research of the history of Deutsche Bank and its political, economic, and cultural environment
Alfred Herrhausen Gesellschaft
Founded: 1992
Budget 2016: €4.1 m.
- International forum promoting the exchange of ideas and the examination of key issues of our time (project areas: International Relations, Urbanisation, Germany) by partnering with politics, business, academia, and society
Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation
Founded: 1999
Commitments 2016: €9.6 m.
- Access to high-quality educational opportunities as part of the Born to Be youth engagement program, support for social and creative enterprises through Made for Good and corporate volunteering
- Community development initiatives in partnership with Deutsche Bank’s US Community Development Finance Group
Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP)
Founded: 2001
Endowment funds: €2.1 m.
Commitments 2016: €0.15 m.
- Promotion of a contemporary and comprehensive image of present-day Germany to North American educators and key decision-makers
Deutsche Bank South Africa Foundation
Founded: 2001
Endowment funds: €14.3 m.
Commitments 2016: €0.7 m.
- Born to Be initiatives focusing on education through early and high school education interventions
- Alternate Income Generation project for charities
- Corporate volunteering and fundraising
Deutsche Bank Asia Foundation
Founded: 2003
Commitments 2016: €1.4 m.
- Born to Be projects combining education with the personal well-being of young people, Made for Good initiatives, corporate volunteering and fundraising
- As a result of the Companies Act 2013 in India, various new programs are being funded by local subsidiaries
Deutsche Bank Middle East Foundation
Founded: 2008
Commitments 2016: €0.2 m.
- Education (Born to Be), community development, sustainability, and corporate volunteering
- Support of cultural events and the regional art scene
Deutsche Bank Düsseldorf/Niederrhein Stiftung,
Deutsche Bank Köln/Bonn/Aachen Stiftung, and
Nordlichter bewegen gemeinsam—Die Stiftung der Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter der Deutschen Bank Hamburg/Schleswig-Holstein
Founded: 2010, 2013, 2014
Commitments 2016: €40,020; €39,395; €9,095
- Local community projects for children and young people
Fondazione Deutsche Bank Italia
Founded: 2013
Commitments 2016: €450,000
- Social, educational (Born to Be), and enterprise (Made for Good) projects in Italy