DKJS

DKJS

Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung GmbH

Berlin, Germany

EducationChildren & YouthDemocracy & Civil societyEmployment & SkillsTax-deductible donations
Operating foundationFounded 1994National reach201-500 staff
Profile last updated: March 13, 2026

About

Founded in 1994, DKJS is a foundation based in Berlin, Germany working on education, children & youth, democracy & civil society +1 more.

The Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung (DKJS) is a German operating foundation, established as a non-profit GmbH in 1994, that works to improve educational opportunities and participation for children and young people across Germany. It runs its own programmes and projects with schools, early childhood centres, municipalities, states and partner organisations, and supports education professionals through training and consultancy. Its work covers early childhood education, school development, all-day schools, school-to-work transitions, democracy education, digital education and youth participation. The foundation is headquartered in Berlin and operates regional offices in multiple German states. It is recognised as charitable and accepts donations that are tax-deductible.

Location

Berlin, Germany

Founded

1994

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Legal form

GmbH

Legal name

Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung GmbH

Staff

201-500

VAT number

DE171002089

Languages

DE

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationChildren & YouthDemocracy & Civil societyEmployment & Skills

Works for

ChildrenYouthStudentsRefugees & Migrants

How they work

Capacity buildingAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Skills & Go!

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Employment & Skills · Germany

Supports young people in Hesse through the transition from school to vocational training, with practical weeks and follow-up support.

Startup Zukunft!

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Education · Germany

Lets young people run student companies to build entrepreneurial and work-world skills.

kommune360

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Children & Youth · Germany

Nationwide network bringing together municipal administration, politics, science and civil society to plan and develop youth welfare services.

bildung.digital

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Education · Germany

Helps schools develop and embed concepts for digital education in everyday school life.

Wir stärken Mädchen

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Gender equality · Germany

Encourages girls to explore non-traditional careers and build self-confidence for a self-determined future.

Deutscher Kita-Preis

Education · Germany

Nationwide award recognising early childhood centres and local early-years alliances.

Countries of operation

Germany

Funding & support

Annual budget

€33.8m (2024)

Funded by

Government fundingGrantsCorporate partnershipsIndividual donationsLegacies

Ways to support

DonateLegacy givingCorporate partnership

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V., SOS-Kinderdörfer weltweit, Hermann-Gmeiner-Fonds Deutschland e.V., BildungsChancen gGmbH, Robert Bosch Stiftung, Freudenberg Stiftung, Jacobs Foundation, Körber-Stiftung, Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Kultus

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