Providing impetus for the growth have been recent changes in German laws that are designed to foster giving. In the past, Germany and many of its neighbors have been much less generous in tax breaks for charitable donations. By contrast, Americans can deduct 30 percent to 50 percent, depending on the nature of the charity. The Zeit Foundation was created by Gerd Bucerius, a member of the German Parliament and owner of several German publications, including the magazine Stern and the newspaper Die Zeit. Bucerius died in 1995 at 89.
Private schools are rare in Germany.
Enrollment at the Hamburg school will be limited to 100 per class. The Zeit Foundation also promotes free speech by underwriting journalism ventures in the former Soviet Union. News Jobs AP Shopping Archives Entertain.