Stiftung Pro Humanitate
Stiftung Pro Humanitate is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Established in 2019 by Ingeborg Gross, it supports charitable work in education, art, culture, and sport, with particular attention to activities for young people and socially disadvantaged people.
Stiftung Pro Humanitate at a glance
In short: Stiftung Pro Humanitate gave $959K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $37K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $959,478
- -37.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,903
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,013
- Total assets
- $67,743,832
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Stiftung Pro Humanitate
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website describes an online elevator-pitch process for project proposals.
- Contact
Mailing address: 88 Pine Street 20Th Floor, New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 509-1416
Website: https://prohumanitate.li
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stiftung Pro Humanitate funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Liechtensteiner Alpenverein ($227K). Together the top 10 received $761K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 82 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated examples include organizations and projects in Switzerland, including the University of Zurich and initiatives in Obwalden. Its 2024 grant list also includes recipients in multiple locations outside the United States. These examples do not establish a comprehensive geographic restriction or focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Stiftung Pro Humanitate gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $959K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liechtensteiner Alpenverein | Advancement of Sport | $227,015 |
| Ig Jugendhandball Zurichsee | Advancement of Sport | $158,910 |
| Stadtverwaltung Boblingen | Advancement of Education | $79,455 |
| Liechtensteinischer Skiverband | Advancement of Sport | $56,754 |
| Centre National De Performance De Judo | Advancement of Sport | $56,754 |
| Association Sports Arbitration Moot | Advancement of Education | $45,403 |
| Kriseninterventionsteam Liechtenstein | Advancement of Common Good and Disadvantaged People | $39,728 |
| Caritas Karnten | Advancement of Common Good and Disadvantaged People | $34,052 |
| Sportnetz Obwalden | Advancement of Sport | $34,052 |
| Universitats-Kinderspital Zurich Eleonorenstiftung | Advancement of Common Good and Disadvantaged People | $28,377 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,743,832 | $2,223,417 | $1,687,844 | $959,478 | 26 | $1,687,844 | $2,101,699 |
| 2023 | $67,478,062 | $2,009,237 | $1,986,831 | $1,533,536 | 38 | $1,638,259 | $2,032,229 |
| 2022 | $66,947,080 | $6,500,956 | $1,062,745 | $185,863 | 12 | $185,863 | $6,500,956 |
| 2021 | $61,710,629 | — | $479,082 | $39,389 | 6 | $39,389 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it pursues exclusively and directly charitable purposes. Its areas include education, art, culture, and sport. It describes support for higher education and training for young people and young adults; sports organizations and facilities that enable children and young people to participate; literary heritage, libraries, museums, and art exhibitions; charitable institutions serving the common good; and projects that develop young talent.
Examples named by the foundation include the University of Zurich, Swiss Sports Aid, the Historisches Museum Obwalden, and Swiss Youth Research. The foundation says it supports institutions, people, or projects working in charitable, humanitarian, educational, or cultural ways.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $959,478. Grant amounts ranged from $5,675 to $227,015, with a median of $19,012.
Among the largest reported grants were $227,015 to Liechtensteiner Alpenverein and $158,910 to IG Jugendhandball Zurichsee, both for the advancement of sport; $79,455 to Stadtverwaltung Boblingen for the advancement of education; and $56,754 each to Liechtensteinischer Skiverband and Centre National de Performance de Judo for the advancement of sport. Other reported grants included $45,403 to Association Sports Arbitration Moot for education and $39,728 to Kriseninterventionsteam Liechtenstein for the common good and disadvantaged people.
The application process begins with an online elevator pitch explaining how a project fits the foundation’s vision and goals. The foundation says it confirms receipt within 24 hours. Its office prepares submissions for preselection by the foundation board, which meets at least every two months. Projects that interest the board may be asked for additional documents; the office may then assist with developing a more specific project application for the decision-making committee. Following a positive decision, the foundation discusses either a one-time contribution or possible intensive, long-term cooperation with the applicant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Dr. Thilo Pachmann as president, Thomas Wehrli as vice-president, and Dr. Friedrich Wirbeleit and Dr. Alexander Ospelt as members of its Board of Trustees. Its 2024 filing lists Thilo Pachmann, Thomas Wehrli, Alexander Ospelt, and Friederich Wirbeleit as directors.
Stiftung Pro Humanitate's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander Ospelt
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Friederich Wirbeleit
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thilo Pachmann
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Wehrli
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Stiftung Pro Humanitate
How much does Stiftung Pro Humanitate give each year?
Stiftung Pro Humanitate gave $959K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 38 grants.
What is Stiftung Pro Humanitate's typical grant size?
Stiftung Pro Humanitate's median grant in 2024 was $19,013, and its average grant was $36,903, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Stiftung Pro Humanitate give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Stiftung Pro Humanitate's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advancement of Common Good and Disadvantaged People" (9 grants), "Advancement of Education" (8 grants) and "Advancement of Sport" (8 grants).
Who are Stiftung Pro Humanitate's largest grantees?
Stiftung Pro Humanitate's largest 2024 grantees include Liechtensteiner Alpenverein ($227,015), Ig Jugendhandball Zurichsee ($158,910) and Stadtverwaltung Boblingen ($79,455), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stiftung Pro Humanitate?
Stiftung Pro Humanitate reported $67.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What does Stiftung Pro Humanitate fund?
The foundation states that it pursues exclusively and directly charitable purposes. Its areas include education, art, culture, and sport. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stiftung Pro Humanitate?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Stiftung Pro Humanitate make grants?
The foundation’s stated examples include organizations and projects in Switzerland, including the University of Zurich and initiatives in Obwalden. Its 2024 grant list also includes recipients in multiple locations outside the United States. These examples do not establish a comprehensive geographic restriction or focus.
What is Stiftung Pro Humanitate's EIN?
Stiftung Pro Humanitate's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-1547992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Stiftung Pro Humanitate accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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