The conduct of activities in the field of charity, assistance and social solidarity in general. In particular, the Foundation aims to pay, on an occasional or recurring basis, contributions to: finance private individuals, associations, entities, organizations and legal entities, both private and public, of any nationality, for initiatives, projects and specific activities promoted and carried out for beneficial, assistance and solidarity purposes, in Ticino, Switzerland or abroad, whose purposes are in any case attributable to the purpose of the Foundation; support less fortunate and deserving students, also through scholarships or prizes; finance academic works of recognized cultural value or publications.