Our ASSetS
Our ASSetS
Assets with Impact
Laying the Foundation for Progress
The assets of the Wilhelm Sander Foundation originate from the estate of the founder and entrepreneur Wilhelm Sander. He transferred extensive real estate assets to the foundation, in particular company apartments in Leverkusen. Today, the foundation manages its assets, worth around €700 million, responsibly and with a long-term perspective in order to promote medical research in a sustainable manner.
Assets with Impact
Laying the Foundation for Progress
The assets of the Wilhelm Sander Foundation originate from the estate of the founder and entrepreneur Wilhelm Sander. He transferred extensive real estate assets to the foundation, in particular company apartments in Leverkusen. Today, the foundation manages its assets, worth around €700 million, responsibly and with a long-term perspective in order to promote medical research in a sustainable manner.
ASSet Allocation
75% Real Estate
Real Estate Holdings in
Germany and Switzerland
17% Securities
Securities Investments:
Bonds and Stocks
8% Alternative Investments
In the Form of Investments in Real Estate Developments and Renewable Energy
ASSet Allocation
75% Real Estate
Real Estate Holdings in
Germany and Switzerland
17% Securities
Securities Investments:
Bonds and Stocks
8% Alternative Investments
In the Form of Investments in Real Estate Developments and Renewable Energy
In line with the legal requirements for foundations, the investment strategy aims to preserve the foundation’s capital while generating adequate returns to support its mission. The foundation achieves this through a broadly diversified, sustainable investment portfolio that is continuously reviewed in light of financial market developments.
In line with the legal requirements for foundations, the investment strategy aims to preserve the foundation’s capital while generating adequate returns to support its mission. The foundation achieves this through a broadly diversified, sustainable investment portfolio that is continuously reviewed in light of financial market developments.
Rent with Added Value
Wilhelm SanderReal Estate
The extensive real estate portfolio of the Wilhelm Sander Foundation is overseen by its in-house property management team and external managers. Together, they ensure the professional, efficient and value-preserving management of all properties.


Rent with Added Value
Wilhelm SanderReal Estate
The extensive real estate portfolio of the Wilhelm Sander Foundation is overseen by its in-house property management team and external managers. Together, they ensure the professional, efficient and value-preserving management of all properties.
Asset Management Point of Contact
Please feel free to contact our representative if you have any general questions about asset management.

Ernst G. Wittmann
Chief Executive Officer
+49 89 544 187-0
wittmann@sanst.de
Asset ManagementPoint of Contact
Please feel free to contact our representative if you have any general questions about asset management.

Ernst G. Wittmann
Chief Executive Officer
+49 89 544 187-0
wittmann@sanst.de