NGOs & NPOs
in Switzerland

6,937 companies in NGOs & NPOs in the Swiss commercial register, indexed across 24 canton and 204 town pages.

Companies

50 of 6,937 companies

Israelitische Cultusgemeinde Zürich

Zurich · Since 1900

Religious life and community servicesSchoolSocial department

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Gemeinnützige und Hilfs-Gesellschaft der Stadt St. Gallen

St. Gallen · Since 1904

Specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, adults and older peopleBrockenhaus

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Verein Zürcher Brockenhaus

Zurich · Since 1904

Clear-outsPick-upsFurniture rental

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Missionshaus Bethlehem

Immensee · Since 1907

Mission workLiving in BethlehemBistro

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Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft der Stadt Luzern

Lucerne · Since 1908

Financial assistance for individualsProject support in the social sectorSupport for cultural institutions and projects

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Unité des frères en Suisse

Thielle · Since 1909

Christian life communityCommunity living spacesInspiration and interpretation of faith

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St. Petrus-Claver-Sodalität

Zug · Since 1909

Mission information and missionary awareness-raisingSupport for mission projectsPublications

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Schweizerischer Gemeinnütziger Frauenverein Solothurn

Solothurn · Since 1909

FundgrubeCourse offeringsEvents and activities at House Hirschen

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Basler Tierschutzverein

Basel · Since 1912

Animal welfare consulting and reporting officePet boardingAnimal adoption and rehoming

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Schweizerische Pestalozzistiftung Neuhof

Birr · Since 1912

Residential and training home for young peopleVocational education and trainingHousing

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Fondation Butini de la Rive

Onex · Since 1913

Medical and social residence for the elderlyDay care for seniorsSpecialised day and night care

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Fondation de l'Hôpital Pourtalès

Neuchâtel · Since 1913

Support for hospitalized children’s care and wellbeing projects

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Pro Juventute

Zurich · Since 1913

Parent counsellingParent lettersDonations

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Allgemeine Anthroposophische Gesellschaft

Dornach · Since 1913

MembershipEventsStudy and continuing education

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Fondation Auguste Roth

Geneva · Since 1914

One-off financial assistance

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Bernische Stiftung Elfenau

Bern · Since 1916

Children's HouseAffordable housing for families and single parentsSupporting projects for children and families

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GGG Gesellschaft für das Gute und Gemeinnützige Basel

Basel · Since 1916

Grant applicationsGGG guideGGG Migration

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Fondation de secours mutuels aux Orphelins

Geneva · Since 1916

Membership and financial protection for familiesSupport for families and referral to a network of partnersSupport for local initiatives for children

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Jenner-Stiftung

Bern · Since 1916

Social counselling for children and familiesCare and relief support during hospitalisationAdvice on insurance and legal matters

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Landwaisenhaus Basel

Basel · Since 1916

Agricultural charity school

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Fondation pour le Patrimoine Hospitalier Morgien

Morges · Since 1917

Acute hospital carePolyclinicEmergency care

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Careum Stiftung

Zurich · Since 1917

Training and further education for health professionsContinuing educationResearch and practice

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Société coopérative du Fonds de secours de la Société pédagogique vaudoise

Lausanne · Since 1918

Relief fund

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Fondation de l'Hôpital de la Providence

Neuchâtel · Since 1918

PolyclinicSports medicine centrePhysiotherapy centre

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Stiftung Grünau

Richterswil · Since 1919

Funding for vocational and social integrationAccommodation in a family-friendly environmentCentre for small businesses

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Volkart Stiftung

Winterthur · Since 1919

Funding for projects and initiatives in the fields of ecology, social issues, media and documentary filmCOALMINE – cultural venue with café and exhibition space

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Eisenbahner Baugenossenschaft Bülach

Bülach · Since 1919

Affordable housing

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Stiftung Pfadiheime Schweiz

Bern · Since 1919

Scout Lodge DirectoryCampsite DirectorySupport for Local Scout Lodge Operators

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Gönnerverein St. Josef, Oberwalliser Alters-, Pflege- und Behindertenheim

Susten · Since 1920

Retirement and nursing homeLiving with disability (IV)Residential group for people with dementia

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Fondation Conrad Bourgeois

Lausanne Adm Cant Vd · Since 1921

Financial aidYouth and at-risk minors supportSupport for seniors in difficulty

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Fondation neuchâteloise et du Dr Humbert en faveur des personnes atteintes de maladies pulmonaires

Neuchâtel · Since 1921

Therapeutic servicesRespiratory aids and equipmentPsychosocial service

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Genossenschaft "Hilfe"

Zurich · Since 1921

Social assistance and support servicesDonation forwardingPromotion of Christian faith in practice

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Stiftung Henry Dunant der Samariter Schweiz

Olten · Since 1921

First aid course offeringsMedical standby servicesDonations

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Adéle Koller-Knüsli-Stiftung

Winterthur · Since 1927

Funding for social projects and institutionsOnline application submission

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Caritas Schweiz

Lucerne · Since 1929

Emergency and Social CounsellingDebt CounsellingKulturLegi

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August Weidmann Fürsorge-Stiftung

Thalwil · Since 1930

Individual case supportContributions to non-profit institutionsResidential properties

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Plankis Stiftung

Chur · Since 1931

Living accommodationWorkplaceEstate farm

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Fondation pour le Comité international de la Croix Rouge

Geneva · Since 1931

Endowment fundDedicated fundsFinancial support

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PRO FILIA LOCARNO

Locarno · Since 1931

Financial support for projectsMembershipCommunication and promotion of association initiatives

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Casa bambini San Marco

Bellinzona · Since 1933

Pre-kindergarten and child care

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Fondation Privée d'Entraide pour les Patients des Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève (HUG)

Geneva · Since 1933

Financing of medical projectsCalls for projects and project submissionsSupport for medical research

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Stiftung Heilsarmee Schweiz

Bern · Since 1934

Project supportEmergency shelter staysResidential homes for adults

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Sektion Rapperswil-Jona des schweizerischen gemeinnützigen Frauenvereins

Rapperswil Sg · Since 1934

Thrift shopFamily supportVisits for 88-year-olds

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Janggen-Pöhn-Stiftung

St. Gallen · Since 1934

Scholarships for academic training

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Fondation de l'Hôpital d'Orbe

Orbe · Since 1936

Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre (CTR)Palliative careMedical on-call service

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Zürcher Radio-Stiftung

Zurich · Since 1936

Radio and Television AwardHighlights of the Award CeremonyZurich Media Award

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Stiftung zum Grünen Helm

Riehen · Since 1936

Support applicationsMembership fee applications for institutionsFunding for institutional projects

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Nanny Huber-Werdmüller-Stiftung

Zurich · Since 1938

Board of Trustees and Management

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ALFRED VOGT-STIFTUNG ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER AUGENHEILKUNDE

Zurich · Since 1938

Advancement of Research in Ophthalmology

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Stiftung für junge Auslandschweizer:innen

Bern · Since 1940

Summer holiday campsWinter holiday campsTraining and further education for leaders

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The industry in figures

6,937CompaniesCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

0.9 %of SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

24CantonsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

2012Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Locations

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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Top cantons

Canton of Zurich1,385 Canton of Geneva1,047 Canton of Bern621 Canton of Vaud596 Canton of Ticino423 Canton of Zug234 Canton of St. Gallen213 Canton of Valais205 Canton of Fribourg205 Canton of Lucerne200

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Professional & Trade Associations1,744 Interest Groups848 Church Parishes746 Tourism Associations258 Sports Associations227 Miscellaneous Associations32 Student Associations14 Political Parties12 Service Clubs9 Military Associations5 Guilds0

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