Interest Groups

Fondation Résidence Les Fougères 

Echichens · Since 1996

Fondation Résidence Les Fougères provides sheltered housing for older adults with modular services billed monthly. The residence offers accessible apartments (1.5–2.5 rooms) each with a balcony or terrace, a communal meeting room and access to on‑site or partnered services such as home care, domestic help, laundry/ironing, meal delivery and technical assistance.

Fondation rurale interjurassienne 

Courtételle · Since 2004

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of agriculture, particularly in the field of organic farming, as well as the provision of services for farmers and the rural population. This includes consulting, training, research and development, as well as the marketing of agricultural products. The company also operates restaurants, hotels and other tourist facilities to strengthen the rural economy.

FONDATION SICPA 

Prilly · Since 1977

Fondation sociale du SIT Syndicat Interprofessionnel de Travailleuses et Travailleurs Genève 

Geneva · Since 1978

The company is a trade union federation that advocates for the rights and interests of its members, particularly in the areas of labor, social affairs, health, education, and the environment. The core activities include representing employee interests, organizing campaigns and actions, supporting members in labor law matters, and promoting social justice and sustainability.

Fondation Sommet Mondial des Femmes (FSMF) 

Geneva · Since 1991

Fondation Sommet Mondial des Femmes (FSMF) runs programs and campaigns to support the rights of women and children. Its activities include the WWSF Prize 'Women's Creativity in Rural Life', the '19 Days' campaign to prevent violence against children, and the '75% Campaign' with leadership training and the initiatives 'The Woman's Table' and 'The Youth Table'.

Fondation suisse de la Chaîne du Bonheur 

Geneva · Since 1996

Fondation suisse de la Chaîne du Bonheur mobilizes donations and funds humanitarian projects to assist people affected by disasters, conflicts and vulnerable situations. The foundation partners with media outlets and accredited NGOs, evaluates project proposals and monitors the use of donated funds to ensure accountable and transparent aid.

Fondazione AAMI Monte Verità (Academia Alpina Medicinae Integralis) 

Ascona · Since 2006

Fondazione Centro di Competenze non profit CENPRO 

Vezia · Since 2020

Fondazione Centro di Competenze non profit CENPRO is a competence centre for the non-profit and philanthropy sector, providing events, training, tailored organisational support, networking and publications of studies and good practices to strengthen civil society organisations.

Fondazione Ferdinando e Laura Pica-Alfieri 

Lugano · Since 1995

Fondazione Ferdinando e Laura Pica-Alfieri awards grants and supports projects in culture, academic studies, medical equipment provision and nature and animal protection. It pursues its purposes mainly by funding third-party activities and lists beneficiaries such as universities, museums and health institutions.

Fondazione Francesco ed Erica Terrani 

Lugano · Since 2006

The core activity of the Fondazione Francesco e Erica Terrani consists of providing financial support, particularly scholarships, to young, talented students from the Canton of Ticino who, due to family circumstances, do not have the necessary financial means to continue their education.

Fondazione Istituto Don Orione 

Lopagno · Since 1966

Fondazione Istituto Don Orione provides residential and day-centre services for adults with disabilities, operating Casa Don Orione and additional residential and day facilities; services include physiotherapy, workshop-based occupational activities and an agricultural production workshop whose products are offered via an online shop.

Fondazione Sciaredo 

Barbengo · Since 1996

Fondazione Sciaredo manages Casa Sciaredo and operates the atelier house as a residency for visual artists, writers, filmmakers, architects and other cultural producers. It also preserves the building and garden as an example of modern architecture and maintains the artistic estate of Georgette Tentori‑Klein.

Fondazione Silvio e Marianne Tarchini 

Manno · Since 2018

Fondazione Silvio e Marianne Tarchini awards scholarships to meritorious Swiss students, giving preference to applicants from Ticino and to studies in architecture (notably at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio) and in economics; it also supports professional training and selected cultural and charitable projects.

Förderstiftung polaris 

Wallisellen · Since 2009

The core activity of the polaris promotion foundation is the targeted promotion of young professionals in retail, particularly in the segments 'hardware' and 'household', through the support and recognition of outstanding achievements in dual vocational training.

Schweizer Forum für Integrierte Versorgung (fmc) 

St. Gallen · Since 2004

The company is engaged in Integrated Care in the healthcare sector, particularly in the organization and further development of value creation processes and governance between different care partners. It offers events, publications and training programs to promote and improve health policy and healthcare in Switzerland.

Forum Wirtschaft Solothurn GmbH 

Solothurn · Since 2011

The core activity of the company 'Forum Wirtschaft Solothurn GmbH' consists of organizing and conducting campaigns for votes and elections, particularly on behalf of economic associations, bourgeois parties and other interest groups. This includes planning and implementing voting campaigns, creating voting materials, coordinating committees and supporting candidates in elections.

Frauenzentrale St. Gallen 

St. Gallen · Since 2023

Frauenzentrale St. Gallen is a politically and denominationally independent association providing advisory services, specialist offices and project sponsorship to promote gender equality and support women. Its services include budget and debt counselling, child and family support, family planning and pregnancy counselling, home‑help and relief services, and a contact point for self‑help groups; the organisation also runs an information desk, a contacts network for women in politics and manages the Bersinger Foundation.

Freunde der GIRAFFE HEROES FOUNDATION 

Basel · Since 2018

Freunde der GIRAFFE HEROES FOUNDATION identifies and commends individuals described as 'Qilin‑Giraffes' or Guardians of Humanity, and connects and supports these persons. The organisation offers memberships, donations and fundraising campaigns, accepts nominations and publishes content such as podcasts and commendations.

Fritz und Julia Jörg - Stiftung 

Murten · Since 1975

Fritz und Julia Jörg - Stiftung provides financial assistance from the returns of its endowment to blind individuals and organisations. The foundation council may prioritise organisations in the cantons of Fribourg, Bern and Solothurn and can award contributions elsewhere in Switzerland or abroad in exceptional hardship cases; the office is administered by Treuhand Schwab AG.

FunPlace Group, société coopérative 

Enney · Since 2023

FunPlace Group, société coopérative operates bilingual childcare centres (crèches) that provide early childhood care with a pedagogical emphasis on artistic activities for children from three months until school entry. The centres offer French–German bilingual care, meals prepared by a partner caterer, and online pre-registration and daily reports via a partner app.