Goal of Wealth for the World is to make a sustainable and effective contribution to solving humanitarian crises, particularly in the fight against extreme poverty.
To achieve this goal, we pool donations into a fund that passively tracks the long-term growth of the global stock market. Each year, we disburse 2% of the fund's assets to partner organizations that implement particularly effective measures to combat humanitarian crises. The disbursement rate is carefully calculated to maximize future payouts. Calculation of the payout rate.
Wealth for the World was founded in 2016, is recognized as a non-profit, and is politically independent. In addition to our investment methodology, we publish every expenditure we have ever made and report in detail on our work in annual reports. We are a member of the Initiative for Transparent Civil Society (ITZ).
Team
The entire team works on a voluntary basis. If you would like to support us, please get in touch!
Julian Lindenberg
Board Member, Founder
After studying business administration with a focus on finance at the University of Bayreuth and several internships in fund management, Julian traveled the world for two years. In 2014 he founded a start-up - Paulbergman GmbH - and in 2016 Wealth for the World. Julian lives in Berlin and works as a managing director at Paulbergman GmbH.
Christoph Lindenberg
Board Member, Founder
After graduating from high school, Christoph completed a weltwärts volunteer service in Uganda. After completing a Bachelor's degree in political science, including interning at KfW Development Bank, he went on to complete a Master's degree in Economics and Public Policy in Paris. Since 2021, Christoph has been working for the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Juana Heiling
PR / Social Media
After graduating from high school in 2017, Juana spent one year in Australia. In 2018, she began studying business chemistry at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. After her Bachelor's degree and a trip to South America, she completed a six-month internship at Henkel in Düsseldorf. In 2023, she began her Master's degree in Business Chemistry, followed by an internship at Hightech Gründerfonds in Bonn and a semester abroad at EDEM University in Valencia. Juana has been a volunteer for Wealth for the World since 2021.
Max Schröder
PR / Social Media
After graduating from high school in 2016 and completing a voluntary social year in heritage conservation, Max traveled through Australia for one year. In 2018, he began his architecture studies at RWTH Aachen University while gaining practical experience as a working student in Maastricht and Düsseldorf. After a trip to South America and an internship at LIAG Architecten in The Hague, he continued his Master's degree at RWTH Aachen University and UPV Valencia in 2022. At the same time, he continued to work as a student trainee at LIAG. Max has been supporting Wealth for the World on a voluntary basis since 2021.
Tilmann Schneider
Strategy, Project-Management
After studying Politics and International Relations in Aberdeen, Tilmann completed an MBA at Esade Business School. He gained professional experience in strategy consulting with a focus on the public sector at Orphoz, a McKinsey subsidiary. In addition to his professional work, he is actively involved in social projects.
Our Partners
GiveWell
GiveWell conducts evidence-based research to identify the most effective charities. The goal is to provide donors with informed recommendations so that their donations have the greatest impact on the lives of those who need it most. We follow GiveWell's recommendations when selecting our beneficiary organizations to ensure that our payouts are used as effectively as possible.
Effektiv-Spenden
Effektiv Spenden helps donors direct their contributions to particularly effective organizations. Wealth for the World supports Effektiv Spenden's donation funds and also channels the annual fund payouts through Effektiv Spenden – ensuring that every euro reaches our donation partners 100%.
Transparency, vetted donation partners, no active investment decisions
We do not make any active investment decisions. The return on WFTW's assets passively follows the performance of the global stock market.
We exclusively donate to non-profit organizations that comprehensively disclose information on their activities, including the use of funds. Our partners need to be able to show a track record of outstanding effectiveness based on rigorous scientific analysis.
Our work is 100% transparent. Via our website and our annual reports, we disclose, among other things, all income and expenses, the composition of assets and the associated annual donations.
Total Wealth for the World expenses per month: 15€.More info.
The entire team works on a voluntary basis. There are no costs for website design, performance calculation, marketing/PR, fundraising and all other activities.
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to complete transparency. To uphold this commitment, we publicly share our investment strategies, financial statements, tax returns, and other pertinent information.
- You can view all our tax documents here.
- Find our detailed expense reports here.
- Access annual reports since our founding in 2016 here.
- Download donation receipts for donations to our partners here.
- Read our statutes here.
- Wealth for the World is a signatory of the Initiative for Transparent Civil Society (ITZ).
Annual Reports
We publish a detailed annual report on our work in which, among other things, costs and expenses are listed in detail.
The German Tax Office regularly audits compliance with the charitable objectives laid down in our Articles of Association.
- 2012 - 2015
From the idea to the founding
Julian explores the concept of passive investment while working for an asset manager. Meanwhile, Christoph delves into development cooperation in Uganda.
In the same year, the two of them jointly develop the idea for Wealth for the World. The idea of a non-profit index fund based on a consistent, rule-based system is born. In the following year, the project takes shape.
Foundation
On the 18th October 2015 Wealth for the World was founded in Berlin.- 2016
Entry in the German register of associations
Wealth for the World is listed in the register of associations and is thus exempt from corporation tax as an official non-profit organisation.Launch of our website gfdw.eu
Shortly after our foundation, launch of gfdw.eu.- 2018 - 2020
Collaboration with effektiv-spenden.org
From now on, Wealth for the World cooperates with effektiv-spenden.org to pass on the return directly to the non-profit partners.Assets Exceed €50,000 Mark
At the end of 2019, the fund reaches a volume of over 54,000€ for the first time. Return measurement and donation forwarding will be further standardised and thus more transparent.Relaunch of the Wealth for the World Website
With new blog, extensive FAQs, new texts, as well as detailed information on the development of Wealth for the World's assets.Instagram and Newsletter
From now on, we will report regularly via newsletter and Instagram in order to reach a broad public.- 2021 - 2022
Joining Transparency International Deutschland e.V.
Wealth for the World meets the requirements of the Transparency International Deutschland e.V.Wealth for the World's Assets Exceed €100,000 Mark
At the end of 2021 Wealth for the World's assets exceed the €100,000 mark for the first time. We have donated more than €20,000 to our non-profit partners.- 2023 - 2024
New Wealth for the World Donation Method
Up to and including 2023, 70% of the fund's income was donated annually. From 2024, 2% of the fund assets are donated annually.
Information on the Wealth for the World donation methodWealth for the World's assets exceed €200,000 mark
On 8 January 2024, Wealth for the World's assets exceed the €200,000 mark for the first time.- 2024 - today
Launch of the Wealth for the World Impact Portal
In September 2024, the Wealth for the World Impact Portal goes live. The portal provides donors with detailed insights into the development of their donations and its impact.
Wealth for the World Impact Portal