The foundation primarily aims to support the following institutions: Kinderdorf Pestalozzi, Trogen; Ostschweizer Kinderspital, St. Gallen; Stiftung Kronbühl, Wittenbach; Stiftung Waldheim, Walzenhausen; Canton Appenzell Innerrhoden for the needy and elderly, widows and orphans of both denominations, Appenzell. Furthermore, the foundation board is authorized to allocate the existing assets to additional institutions with the same or similar purposes at its discretion. Corresponding decisions are to be recorded in accordance with the foundation deed. The foundation has a non-profit character and does not pursue any commercial purpose.