der Stifter
Translation
founder, donor, benefactor
Examples
Der Stifter des Museums wollte anonym bleiben.
The founder of the museum wished to remain anonymous.
Er ist ein großzügiger Stifter für wohltätige Zwecke.
He is a generous donor to charitable causes.
Grammar Patterns
der Stifter (+genitive) to be the founder/donor of sth. The founder of the prize is unknown.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gründer (founder), Spender (donor); Antonyms: Empfänger (recipient)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'stiften', meaning 'to found' or 'to donate'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone using a pen ('der Stift') to sign the founding documents or a large donation check. That person is a 'Stifter'.