NGOs & NPOs in the
Canton of Ticino

423 companies in NGOs & NPOs based in the Canton of Ticino — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

Companies

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PRO FILIA LOCARNO

Since 1931

Financial support for projectsMembershipCommunication and promotion of association initiatives

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Casa bambini San Marco

Since 1933

Pre-kindergarten and child care

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OPERA DON BOSCO NEL MONDO

Since 1965

Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolInternational High School

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Fondazione Giorgio Varini

Since 1968

Elderly care home and geriatric palliative careRAMI subacute acute care unit (lower intensity)Temporary stay

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Franklin Svizzera

Since 1970

Undergraduate ProgramsGraduate ProgramsAcademic Travel

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FONDAZIONE CROCE VERDE LUGANO

Since 1978

Dental emergency serviceDental treatments by appointmentLocal first-aid courses

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Fondazione San Salvatore

Since 1979

San Salvatore AwardFinancial support for oncological research

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FONDAZIONE BORSE DI STUDIO E PREMI ACCADEMICI FELIX LEEMANN

Since 1985

Study scholarshipsAcademic prizesContributions for publications

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Associazione per l'aiuto medico al Centro America

Since 1987

Socio-medical cooperation projects with Central AmericaSupport for maternal, infant and neonatal health projectsWomen’s health and prevention programmes

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Fondazione "Medjugorje per l'infanzia"

Since 1988

Fundraising for charitable worksSupport for abandoned children and orphansCharity evenings and musical events

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Fondazione Samaritani Biasca

Since 1988

Transport service for needy people (STPB)Medical health service for eventsLending of medical equipment and assistive devices

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Patronato Opere Provvida Madre

Since 1989

Comprehensive care for people with disabilitiesKindergartenOn-site special school

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FONDAZIONE GIANETTO E GRAZIELLA AMBROSOLI

Since 1990

Child aidSocial and recreational initiatives in SwitzerlandSchool and educational projects abroad

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Associazione Caritas Ticino

Since 1990

Social servicesCombating unemployment - Employment programsCati Recycling

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Fondazione Umanitaria Arcobaleno

Since 1990

Project sponsorshipUnrestricted donationsDevelopment cooperation projects

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Fondazione Volkart

Since 1991

Funding in the areas of ecology, social issues, media, and documentary filmFunding for public-spirited journalism and media diversityFunding for climate protection, soil protection, and biodiversity

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Fondazione "Il Gabbiano"

Since 1991

Socio-educational and professional supportEducational centre for minorsEducational support and reintegration into education and vocational training

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Fondazione Informatica per la promozione della persona disabile

Since 1992

Promotion of accessibility and inclusionSupport for cultural accessibility projectsScholarships for inclusion projects

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Fondazione di beneficenza Kiwanis Club Lugano

Since 1993

CharityOrganisation of charity actionsFunding of social and support projects

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Fondazione Croce Verde Bellinzona

Since 1995

Ambulance service and pre-hospital emergency careTelecare emergency alertFirst aid training

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Fondazione Opera San Giovanni Bosco

Since 1995

Rental rooms and theatreEvent and event organization

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Fondazione Amici della Vita

Since 1996

Food aidCollection of surplus agricultural productsClothing distribution

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Fondazione Martha e Oskar Etterlin-Schlatter per la Gioventù di Maggia

Since 1997

Grants for courses or professional development seminars and for continuing studies

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Fondazione Opera Umanitaria Dr. Maggi

Since 1997

Operation of Mada HospitalCurative and preventive healthcareEducation and schooling

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Fondazione Bolle di Magadino

Since 1997

Guided visits to the Bolle di MagadinoEducational trails and self-guided visit of the protected areaProtection and conservation of the Bolle di Magadino

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Fondazione Elisa

Since 1998

Financial assistance for familiesSocial assistance for familiesSchool support

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Fondazione Bambini Cardiopatici nel Mondo

Since 1998

Support for children with heart disease in poor countriesFundraising for paediatric cardiology care programmes

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European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Since 1998

MembershipGuidelinesConferences and educational meetings

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Fondazione Main dans la Main

Since 1998

Child protection projectsSocial enterprisesIndia project

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Lega cancro Ticino

Since 1999

Counselling and SupportSpecialised Social ServiceIndividual Psycho-oncology Counselling

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Fondazione "ASHA" "Speranza"

Since 1999

Support for street-children projects in IndiaReception, care and education in the centres in IndiaRehabilitation and social reintegration of street children

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Fondazione Sogno di Vita

Since 1999

Therapy servicesRetreat & relaxationSilent & meditation retreats

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TiAiuto Associazione Umanitaria

Since 1999

Help for needy childrenSupport for hospital and orphanage projectsStreet-children center in Iasi

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Associazione L'Orto

Since 2000

Seasonal fruit and vegetable boxDirect sale of vegetables and agricultural productsSocio-educational pathways and professional reintegration

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Fondazione Hospice Ticino

Since 2000

Integrated care counselling (advanced care management)Ad hoc counsellingAdvance care planning

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ACTA (Associazione di cooperazione ticinesi e associati)

Since 2000

Development cooperationSupport for projects via donations and membership feesDevelopment projects in Syria

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Fondazione Hermann Hesse Montagnola

Since 2000

Museum Hermann Hesse MontagnolaGuided visitsEducational activities

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Fondazione Unitas in memoria di Tarcisio Bisi e Anita Gaggini

Since 2000

Medicalised seniors' care home

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"ATMA" ASSOCIAZIONE TICINESE MISSIONE AIUTO ALL'AUTOSVILUPPO

Since 2000

International development cooperationCommunity support projectsCollective sponsorships and long-distance adoptions

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FONDAZIONE BETANIA

Since 2000

Solidarity activitiesBrazil projectRemote sponsorship

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ABBA (Abbastanza per Tutti)

Since 2001

Development and solidarity projects in southern countriesScholarship programmeConstruction and support of school infrastructure

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Fondation Assistance Internationale - FAI

Since 2002

Funding for development cooperation projectsProgramme fundingSupport services for organisations

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Associazione ACTI espérance

Since 2002

Cooperation and development in IndochinaConstruction of drinking-water infrastructureSchool and kindergarten construction

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FONDAZIONE PATRIZIO PATELLI

Since 2002

Financial support for young athletesSports merit awardFinancial support for local sports associations

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Fondazione "Pro Casa di Riposo Solarium"

Since 2003

Donations

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Pan y Luz

Since 2004

Social and environmental projects in PeruSupport and assistance for vulnerable children and familiesSupport for community infrastructure

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Fondazione Carlo Danzi

Since 2004

Public-utility projectsKey implementationsSupport and contributions to institutions and associations

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Associazione DEDOME amici di don Franck

Since 2004

International cooperation and implementation of development projectsPromotion of school enrolment and vocational trainingSupport for hospital and dispensary management

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Fondazione per la solidarietà della Clinica luganese

Since 2004

Hospital and specialist careSupport through donations

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Fondazione Margherita Lugano

Since 2004

Support for development aid projectsSupport for culture, training and developmentAnnual project evaluation

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NGOs & NPOs in the Canton of Ticino

423NGOs & NPOsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

2013Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 25, 2026

423in the Canton of TicinoCommercial 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

Lugano145 Bellinzona19 Locarno17 Chiasso11 Mendrisio8 Breganzona7 Ascona7 Giubiasco6 Pregassona6 Paradiso6

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Other industries in the Canton of Ticino

All companies in the Canton of Ticino

Restaurants1,293 Real Estate Project Development1,233 Holding Companies1,202 Property Management1,044 Management Consulting1,009 IT Consulting & Services949 Technical Consulting & Engineering723 Fiduciary Offices684 General Contractors664 Automotive & Vehicle Trade559 Advertising Agencies558 Auto Repair Shops517 Logistics & Transport Companies517 Real Estate Brokerage503 Software Development488 Architecture Firms471 Painting & Plastering431 Horticulture & Landscaping416 Facility Management & Cleaning406 Plumbing & Building Services397 Retail - Textiles & Clothing383 Wholesale - Food & Luxury Items349 Wholesale - Machinery & Technical Equipment349 Hotels341 Cultural & Educational Organizations330 Trade Fair & Event Organizers294 Hair Salons294 Wellness & SPA Facilities281 Textile & Clothing Industry280 Electrical Planning & Installation279 Other Service Industries271 Food Processing268 Clubs, Bars & Event Venues260 Flooring & Tiling255 Financial Services248 External Asset Management245 Physiotherapy239 Retail - Food & Luxury Items222 Mechanical Engineering Industry216 Wholesale - Health & Cosmetic Products213 Building Construction208 Medical Technology Industry204 Online Shops201 Metal Construction193 Travel Agencies193 Insurance Brokerage & Consulting189 Wholesale - Textiles & Clothing187 Joinery175

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