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Missionszentrale der Franziskaner

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The Missionszentrale der Franziskaner (MZF, Franciscan mission centre) is a German development charity association of the Franciscan order, based in Bonn-Bad Godesberg and operating in many countries. It is focused on development of humanitarian, social and pastoral projects, and on education, information and human rights.2 It was founded in 1969.1 It employed 29 people in 2024.1 Its revenue was €22.2 million in 2024.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1969Founded1
  • HeadquartersBonn, Germany1
  • Websitefranziskaner-helfen.de
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI967600HP289JOGOPSW113
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressGangolfstraße 8-10, 53111 Bonn, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Bonn, VR 34363

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The Missionszentrale der Franziskaner (MZF, Franciscan mission centre) is a German development charity association of the Franciscan order, based in Bonn-Bad Godesberg and operating in many countries. It is focused on development of humanitarian, social and pastoral projects, and on education, information and human rights.2

The story

The Second Vatican Council inspired German Franciscans to found in 1969 a charity organisation which follows Francis of Assisi: supporting and representing the poor. The founding director was Andreas Müller, who led the organisation until 2002. It runs projects in Afrika, Asia, Oceania, Latin America as well as in Eastern Europe. In 2003, the MZF initiated the Bank für Orden und Mission (Bank for orders and mission)

From Wikipedia’s article on Missionszentrale der Franziskaner, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5

Leadership

Who has led Missionszentrale der Franziskaner, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chair

  1. Matthias Maier2016–now
197019801990200020102020

Employees over time

Missionszentrale der Franziskaner employees by year129 in 2024+45% since 2013
0102030402013: 202020132015: 20202015+0%2016: 21212016+5%2018: 24242018+14%2019: 28282019+17%2020: 30302020+7%2021: 29292021−3%2022: 31312022+7%2023: 33332023+6%2024: 29292024−12%
  • 2024291
  • 2023331
  • 2022311
  • 2021291
  • 2020301
  • 2019281
  • 2018241
  • 2016211

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

Missionszentrale der Franziskaner revenue by year122.2M EUR in 2024+56% since 2015
010.0M EUR20.0M EUR30.0M EUR2015: 14.3M EUR14.3M EUR20152016: 20.3M EUR20.3M EUR2016+42%2017: 15.0M EUR15.0M EUR2017−26%2018: 14.2M EUR14.2M EUR2018−5%2019: 15.9M EUR15.9M EUR2019+12%2020: 18.6M EUR18.6M EUR2020+17%2021: 21.7M EUR21.7M EUR2021+17%2022: 20.1M EUR20.1M EUR2022−7%2023: 23.6M EUR23.6M EUR2023+17%2024: 22.2M EUR22.2M EUR2024−6%
  • 202422.2M EUR1
  • 202323.6M EUR1
  • 202220.1M EUR1
  • 202121.7M EUR1
  • 202018.6M EUR1
  • 201915.9M EUR1

Timeline

  1. 1969Founded Founded1

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