NGOs & NPOs in
Bern

290 companies in NGOs & NPOs based in Bern — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

Companies

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Bernische Stiftung Elfenau

Since 1916

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

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Jenner-Stiftung

Since 1916

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

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Stiftung Pfadiheime Schweiz

Since 1919

Scout Lodge DirectoryCampsite DirectorySupport for Local Scout Lodge Operators

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Stiftung Heilsarmee Schweiz

Since 1934

Project supportEmergency shelter staysResidential homes for adults

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Stiftung für junge Auslandschweizer:innen

Since 1940

Summer holiday campsWinter holiday campsTraining and further education for leaders

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Professor J. Werder-Stiftung

Since 1944

Werder-PreisFood quality and safety recognitionWerder-Medaille award ceremony

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Stiftung Hilfsfonds GST

Since 1945

Financial contributions for projects and trainingFinancial assistance for illness, accident and survivor supportFunding contributions for establishing the veterinary service abroad

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Patronale Stiftung der Carlo Bernasconi AG

Since 1946

Natural stone work / Berner SandsteinFloor and wall coverings and staircasesFacades

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EMMAÜS-Suisse, Fédération suisse des organisations EMMAÜS

Since 1960

Second-hand shopClear-outs and removalsWaste disposal

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Stiftung für Konsumentenschutz

Since 1964

Telephone counsellingWriting service for consumer lettersOnline guide

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SOMAZZI STIFTUNG

Since 1964

Somazzi Prize

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ch Stiftung für eidgenössische Zusammenarbeit

Since 1968

Promotion of federalismDialogue and internal cohesionFederalism prize

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Gottfried und Julia Bangerter-Rhyner-Stiftung

Since 1970

Funding for medical researchFunding for social charities and social projectsScholarships

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Emil und Beatrice Gürtler-Schnyder von Wartensee Stiftung

Since 1973

Support contributionsTraining grantsContributions for aids and tuition

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CHOCOSUISSE-FONDS

Since 1973

Contributions to training and further training

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STIFTUNG GERTRUD KURZ

Since 1975

Project fundingDonationsExhibition case on Gertrud Kurz' life and work

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FONDATION FRANZ WEBER

Since 1975

Animal welfareNature conservationLandscape and heritage protection

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Animalfree Research

Since 1976

Promotion of alternative methods to animal testingInformation and advocacy on animal testing and the 3RsForum

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Bürgi-Willert-Stiftung

Since 1976

Bürgi-Willert PrizeSupport and funding contributions in the social sectorSupport and funding contributions in the cultural sector

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Stiftung Landschaft und Kies

Since 1977

Nature-friendly gravel extractionSoil science construction monitoringSupervised work assignments

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Stiftung gegen Gewalt an Frauen und Kindern

Since 1980

Victim support counselling for domestic and sexual violenceShelter accommodation in a women's shelterTransitional apartments (LibElle)

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Stiftung der Familie v. Fischer (von Reichenbach)

Since 1982

Wealth ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal Services

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SWISSAID, Schweizerische Stiftung für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

Since 1983

DonationsSponsorshipPhilanthropy and Partnerships

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Stiftung Contact

Since 1983

CONTACT Contact pointCONTACT WorkCONTACT Mobile

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Humanitäre Stiftung SRK

Since 1985

Project fundingContributions to Red Cross activitiesFunding advisory and application handling

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Stiftung für Leberkrankheiten

Since 1985

Research funding in hepatologyTraining and continuing education in hepatologyProject funding / requests for support

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Stiftung Berty Maikler

Since 1986

Financial support for blind and visually impaired children

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Professor Heinrich Greinacher-Stiftung

Since 1989

Greinacher PrizeSupport for early-career researchers

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Reka Stiftung Ferienhilfe

Since 1989

Holiday aid for familiesHoliday aid for single parentsRemaining funding for holiday camps

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Stiftung "Schweizerische Kommission für Unfallverhütung auf Schneesportanlagen SKUS"

Since 1990

Guidelines for snow-sport downhill runsSafety guidelines for skiers and snowboardersAccident prevention in snow sports

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Stiftung Sozialkasse der Universität Bern

Since 1992

Financial aid in acute financial hardship

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Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Ernährung (SGE)

Since 1992

Dietary guidelinesTeaching materialsSchool projects

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Hans-Sigrist-Stiftung

Since 1993

The Hans Sigrist PrizeSupplementary GrantsThe Hans Sigrist Symposium

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PRO FAMILIA SCHWEIZ

Since 1994

Consulting / ServicesFamily ScoreWork-Family Balance

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Stiftung für Schweizer Schulen im Ausland

Since 1994

Advice and services for training in SwitzerlandSupport for scholarships and training grantsCareer and study counselling

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Stiftung Umwelteinsatz Schweiz (SUS)

Since 1995

Biotope careDry stone wall constructionEnvironmental projects for school classes

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Finanzstiftung Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz

Since 1995

Financing of the Swiss Red Cross

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Manuelstiftung

Since 1995

Cultural promotionCultural eventsSupport for needy retired persons

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Stiftung ElfenauPark

Since 1996

Senior living apartmentsCareGastronomy

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Stiftung Natur & Wirtschaft

Since 1997

Certification of nature-friendly areasPre-certification for nature-friendly planningConsulting and support for nature-friendly areas

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STIFTUNG ARCA

Since 1999

Financial support for non-profit initiatives and projectsGrant applications for prevention work in the addiction fieldReceipt and acknowledgement of donations

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Stiftung aha! Allergiezentrum Schweiz

Since 2000

Advice and informationCourses and trainingChildren’s and youth camps

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Stillförderung Schweiz

Since 2000

Information and useful addressesBreastfeeding at the workplacemamamap

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Stiftung Swiss Medical Teams

Since 2001

Medical training and further education in developing countriesVoluntary medical missions on siteCollecting and providing medical aid supplies

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Ronald McDonald Haus Stiftung Bern

Since 2001

Temporary home for families with hospitalized childrenRoom requestDonations

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Heinz Schöffler-Stiftung

Since 2002

Grants for Individuals in NeedGrants for Institutions and ProjectsApplication Review and Processing

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Ruedi Lüthy Foundation

Since 2003

HIV treatment at the Newlands ClinicTraining and continuing education in HIVHIV research and knowledge transfer

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Stiftung für die Ausbildung von Chiropraktoren

Since 2003

Financial resources for chiropractic education

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Stiftung Bernische Ombudsstelle für Alters- Betreuungs- und Heimfragen

Since 2003

Conflict counselling and mediationContact and reporting office for boundary violationsOmbuds advisory on jurisdiction for affected persons and bodies

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Stiftung BPN (Business Professionals Network)

Since 2005

Coaching & advisoryBusiness trainingBuilding entrepreneurs’ associations

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NGOs & NPOs in Bern

290NGOs & NPOsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

2011Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

621in the Canton of BernCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

6,937in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

Locations

NGOs & NPOs in the region

Point size by number of companies per place.

Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

Largest places

Biel/Bienne26 Thun23 Langenthal16 Liebefeld12 Muri B. Bern10 Münsingen9 Burgdorf8 Gümligen7 Ittigen7 Interlaken6

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Management Consulting464 IT Consulting & Services390 Restaurants344 Advertising Agencies304 Software Development289 Architecture Firms276 Property Management268 Holding Companies250 Coaching & Personal Development214 Hair Salons194 Fiduciary Offices190 Technical Consulting & Engineering167 Cultural & Educational Organizations162 Real Estate Project Development154 Continuing Education Institutes150 Professional & Trade Associations135 Facility Management & Cleaning125 Real Estate Brokerage121 Other Service Industries118 Public Relations Consulting118 Recruitment & HR Consulting115 Pension Funds114 Beauty Salons107 Painting & Plastering103 Trade Fair & Event Organizers98 Psychiatry & Psychotherapy98 Film & TV Production95 Clubs, Bars & Event Venues92 Housing Cooperatives89 Law Firms & Notary Offices87 Retail - Textiles & Clothing87 Photography84 Textile & Clothing Industry77 Sports & Recreation Instruction74 Medical Technology Industry74 Catering73 Sustainability Sector66 Food Processing66 Online Shops62 Electrical Planning & Installation60 Publishing60 Automotive & Vehicle Trade59 Interior Construction58 Plumbing & Building Services56 Naturopathic Clinics56 Logistics & Transport Companies56 Travel Agencies55 General Contractors54

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