die Bürgerstiftung
Translation
community foundation, civic foundation
Examples
Die Bürgerstiftung unterstützt lokale Projekte.
The community foundation supports local projects.
Er spendete Geld an die Bürgerstiftung.
He donated money to the community foundation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) unterstützen ((the community foundation)) to support sth. Die Bürgerstiftung unterstützt lokale Projekte.
an+4 spenden ((to the community foundation)) to donate to sth. Er spendete Geld an die Bürgerstiftung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gemeinnützige Stiftung (non-profit foundation), kommunale Stiftung (municipal foundation)
Etymology
From 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Stiftung' (foundation). A foundation established by and for citizens.
Memory Tips
Think of citizens ('Bürger') creating a foundation ('Stiftung') to support their local community.