Focuses on community living and sustainable land management.
Stiftung TRIAS, established in 2002, is a non-profit foundation based in Germany that focuses on three core areas: community-oriented living, sustainable land management, and the prevention of land speculation. The foundation's primary strategy involves acquiring properties and removing them from the speculative market by separating land ownership from building ownership. Supported initiatives lease the land from Stiftung TRIAS through long-term Heritable Building Rights (Erbbaurecht), and the lease fees are collected in a mutual fund to finance further property purchases for similar initiatives. Stiftung TRIAS has grown significantly since its inception, starting with an initial capital of 70,000 euros and now possessing over 7.5 million euros in its own capital. This growth is attributed to the trust and support from its network and donors. The foundation supports innovative projects for housing, work, and cultural activities, with over 50 projects currently part of the TRIAS family. Recent projects include the development of a social building in Berlin for mentally handicapped and ill individuals, which also includes a kindergarten and a repair café. To receive funding, initiatives typically need to align with the foundation's core values of community-oriented living, sustainable land use, and the avoidance of speculation. Financial support can be provided through various means, including long-term loans and donations. However, specific criteria for project financing and typical funding amounts for individual projects are not explicitly detailed in the available sources.