The foundation participates in the social and cultural education of individuals or groups, supports young people who are willing to learn and work, helps to establish international centers for courses, congresses, seminars or other activities with the aim of educating individuals or communities, and supports the continuation of institutions for scientific research and university education. The foundation can establish or participate in legal entities in Switzerland or abroad to achieve its purpose, as long as their objectives fall under the aforementioned foundation purpose; it can also collaborate with national or international organizations with similar objectives.