--- title: about the foundation | KAP Stiftung --- [Skip to content](https://www.kapstiftung.com/en/foundation#main-content) [![kap-stiftung\_logo](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hs-fs/hubfs/kap-stiftung_logo.png?width=530&height=114&name=kap-stiftung_logo.png)Homepage](https://www.kapstiftung.com/en/?hsLang=en) - [About the Foundation](https://www.kapstiftung.com/de/die-stiftung?hsLang=en) - [Projects & Funding](https://www.kapstiftung.com/de/projekte?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://www.kapstiftung.com/de/kontakt?hsLang=en) English Select a language ✕ - [Deutsch](https://www.kapstiftung.com/de/die-stiftung) - [English](https://www.kapstiftung.com/en/foundation) - [About the Foundation](https://www.kapstiftung.com/de/die-stiftung?hsLang=en) - [Projects & Funding](https://www.kapstiftung.com/de/projekte?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://www.kapstiftung.com/de/kontakt?hsLang=en) English Select a language - [Deutsch](https://www.kapstiftung.com/de/die-stiftung) - [English](https://www.kapstiftung.com/en/foundation) ##### ABOUT THE FOUNDATION # Taking responsibility together – for children and young people worldwide The KAP Foundation supports children and young people both close to home and around the world – with the goal of making education accessible, strengthening families and opening up paths to a better future for young people. ## VISION & MISSION ## Education, care and hope ### Vision We envision a world in which every child has access to education, care and hope, regardless of their background or circumstances. That is why we want to give young people and families courage and open up new opportunities for them. ### Mission The KAP Foundation supports children and young people in difficult life situations through targeted measures and helps gifted young people develop their full potential. We create prospects for a future that begins here, locally, and reaches out into the world. ![children-02](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hubfs/children-02.jpg "children-02") ## VALUES & PRINCIPLES ## Enabling the future together ###### Sustainable We think of help in the long term. Our projects and scholarships are not focused on short term impact, but are intended to achieve lasting impact – in the lives of children, young people and families. ###### Collaborative To better achieve our goals, we work together with people and organizations who share our values and objectives. Together, we create opportunities that have an effect beyond the moment. ## WERTE & PRINZIPIEN ## Gemeinsam Zukunft ermöglichen ###### Nachhaltig Wir denken Hilfe langfristig. Unsere Projekte und Stipendien sind nicht auf den Moment gerichtet, sondern sollen bleibende Wirkung erzielen – im Leben von Kindern, Jugendlichen und Familien. ###### Transparent Wir handeln offen und nachvollziehbar. Unsere Förderentscheidungen und Ergebnisse werden klar kommuniziert, um Vertrauen zu stärken. Die Verwendung unserer Mittel folgt klaren Regeln und ist öffentlich einsehbar. ###### Partnerschaftlich Um unsere Ziele besser erreichen zu können, arbeiten wir mit Menschen und Organisationen zusammen, die unsere Werte und Ziele teilen. Gemeinsam schaffen wir Möglichkeiten, die über den Moment hinaus wirken. ## PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION ## Support where it is truly needed The foundation's central goal is support children suffering from severe physical or psychological illnesses and to promote highly gifted young people. To this end, we want, on the one hand, to award scholarships to highly gifted pupils and students, doctoral candidates and post-docs. On the other hand, we support the care of severely ill and traumatized children – either directly or by supporting suitable projects at clinical institutions or children's hospices. For these purposes, the foundation supports organizations and institutions that work for the public benefit toward these goals. ## HISTORY ## The founding of the KAP Foundation The KAP Foundation was founded by Karl-Heinz and Anneliese Pfisterer. Karl-Heinz Pfisterer was, for many years, the third-generation managing director and is today Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board and major shareholder of the internationally active PFISTERER Holding SE, a technology company specializing in connection and contact technology for power grids. It is close to his heart to channel his entrepreneurial experience and social responsibility into a **charitable commitment** with **long-term impact**. Karl-Heinz Pfisterer has no children of his own. His wish is that the company's success, in the form of dividends, **should later help give children and young people a better future.** From this personal initiative, an internationally active foundation quickly developed, one whose projects bring together **education, health and social support** – driven by the conviction that real progress only comes about when it benefits everyone. ![portrait](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hs-fs/hubfs/portrait.jpg?width=1512&height=1800&name=portrait.jpg) „I have seen for myself how much a safe place and a helping hand can achieve. We believe in the power of opportunity, education and a sense of security – because every young person deserves the chance to find their own path.“ — Karl‑Heinz Pfisterer, Founder ## GOVERNING BODIES ## How we are organized The work of the KAP Foundation is carried by dedicated individuals who act with experience, foresight and heart. Our governing bodies ensure that goals, values and projects are aligned – transparently, effectively and always in the interest of the children and families our support is intended for. The Executive Board manages the foundation's affairs and represents it externally. It is supported by the Board of Trustees, which advises the Executive Board and oversees that the foundation's funds are used in accordance with its purpose. --- ### Executive Board ![miachel\_haug](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hs-fs/hubfs/miachel_haug.jpg?width=608&height=608&name=miachel_haug.jpg) #### Dr. rer. pol. Michael Haug **Chairman of the Executive Board** - -Business economist and tax advisor - Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management - Partner at BANSBACH in Balingen since 2021 ![franz-peter\_stuemper](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hs-fs/hubfs/franz-peter_stuemper.jpg?width=608&height=608&name=franz-peter_stuemper.jpg) #### Dr. Franz-Peter Stümper **Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board** - Attorney and tax advisor - Studied law in Munich and Tübingen - Associate Partner at BANSBACH in Stuttgart since 2019 --- ### Board of Directors ![Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Blättchen](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Prof.%20Dr.%20Wolfgang%20Bl%C3%A4ttchen.jpg?width=1216&height=1216&name=Prof.%20Dr.%20Wolfgang%20Bl%C3%A4ttchen.jpg) #### Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Blättchen **Chairman of the Board of Trustees** - Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Pfisterer Holding SE - Chairman of the Supervisory Board of SÜDVERS Holding GmbH & Co. KG - Managing Partner of Blättchen Financial Advisory GmbH in Leonberg since 2010 ![stephan\_mahn](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stephan_mahn.jpg?width=608&height=608&name=stephan_mahn.jpg) #### Dr. Stephan Mahn **Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees** - Independent advisor on financing and capital markets matters - Studied at the Universities of Tübingen and Regensburg, doctorate from HHL Leipzig - Managing Partner of Blättchen Financial Advisory GmbH in Leonberg since 2010 ![bob\_neubert](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bob_neubert.jpg?width=608&height=608&name=bob_neubert.jpg) #### Dr. Bob Neubert **Member of the Board of Trustees** - Auditor and tax advisor - Studied business administration and earned his doctorate at the University of Passau - Partner at BANSBACH in Stuttgart since 2010 ![hans-werner\_cieslik](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hans-werner_cieslik.jpg?width=608&height=608&name=hans-werner_cieslik.jpg) #### Dr. Hans-Werner Cieslik **Member of the Board of Trustees** - Attorney and foundation advisor - Studied and earned his doctorate at various universities - Group CFO of Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, Stuttgart, 2009–2021 ![children-06](https://www.kapstiftung.com/hs-fs/hubfs/children-06.jpg?width=1512&height=1134&name=children-06.jpg) ## Jetzt Förderung beantragen Kennen Sie ein Projekt, das Kindern neue Perspektiven eröffnet? Das begabte Jugendliche besonders herausfordert? Die KAP-Stiftung unterstützt Initiativen und Organisationen, die sich für Kinder in schwierigen Lebenssituationen einsetzen und Begabungen bei Kindern und Jugendlichen gezielt fördern. Reichen Sie jetzt Ihren Antrag auf Förderung ein – und helfen Sie mit, auf diese Weise Chancen Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen. [Zum Förderantrag](https://www.kapstiftung.com/bewerbungen-f%C3%BCr-f%C3%B6rderung?hsLang=en) ## FAQ Who founded the KAP Foundation? It was founded by Karl-Heinz and Anneliese Pfisterer. Karl-Heinz Pfisterer shaped the PFISTERER Group for many years and wants the company’s success to benefit children and young people in the long term through dividends. How long has the KAP Foundation been in existence? The KAP Foundation has only been active since this year, as it received funds from its initial public offering. It had existed prior to that, but had no funds at its disposal. What is the purpose of the KAP Foundation? Its purpose is to support the care of critically ill and traumatized children, as well as to support gifted students, undergraduates, graduate students, doctoral candidates, and postdocs. To this end, the foundation collaborates with nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and children’s hospices. How is the KAP Foundation organized? The Executive Board consists of Dr. Michael Haug (Chair) and Dr. Franz-Peter Stümper. The Foundation Board, chaired by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Blättchen, provides advice and ensures that funds are used in accordance with the foundation’s bylaws. Other members include Dr. Stephan Mahn, Dr. Bob Neubert, and Dr. Hans-Werner Cieslik. What is the connection to PFISTERER Holding SE? The foundation is part of the Pfisterer family’s succession plan. Funds were provided from the proceeds of the 2025 initial public offering; the intention is for the KAP Foundation to become the legal successor to the shares held by the founder. Is the KAP Foundation the same as the Pfisterer Foundation in Plochingen? No. The KAP Foundation in Balingen is an independent, nonprofit foundation established by Karl-Heinz and Anneliese Pfisterer. The Pfisterer Foundation in Plochingen is a separate organization with its own funding profile. There is no connection between the two foundations. c/o BANSBACH GmbH Balinger Straße 36 72336 Balingen [info@kapstiftung.com](mailto:info@kapstiftung.com) ©2026 KAP Foundation for Children and Young People Karl-Heinz Pfisterer is major shareholder of the internationally active PFISTERER Holding SE, a technology company specializing in connection and contact technology for power grids [www.pfisterer.com](https://www.pfisterer.com/en) [Legal Notice](https://www.kapstiftung.com/en/legal-notice?hsLang=en)  ・  [Privacy Policy](https://www.kapstiftung.com/en/privacy-policy?hsLang=en)    ・   Cookie settings ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "It was founded by Karl-Heinz and Anneliese Pfisterer. 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