NGOs & NPOs

Eisner-Stiftung 

Hergiswil Nw · Since 1991

ELA Suisse 

Tavannes · Since 2005

The core activity of ELA Switzerland is to support and promote research and assistance for people with leukodystrophies, a group of rare, genetically determined diseases that destroy the central nervous system. To this end, the association collects donations, organizes solidarity actions and events, provides information and support to those affected and their families, and promotes medical research in this field.

elea Foundation for Ethics in Globalization 

Zurich · Since 2006

The core activity of elea is philanthropic impact investing, particularly in supporting companies and projects that achieve sustainable social impact and promote poverty alleviation. elea invests in various sectors such as agricultural value chains, last-mile delivery, employment-relevant skills, and climate and livelihoods. The company aims to become a globally leading organization for philanthropic impact investing and supports entrepreneurs and companies in achieving their goals.

Elisabeth Bachmann-Ambühl-Stiftung 

Lucerne · Since 1980

The core activity of the Elisabeth Bachmann-Ambühl Foundation is to provide financial support to women in financial distress residing in the canton of Lucerne by financing lawyer and procedural costs for legal advice, out-of-court or pre-litigation clarifications, as well as representation before authorities when free legal aid is not granted.

Elisabeth Forberg Stiftung 

Zollikon · Since 1990

Elisabeth Forberg Stiftung provides emergency assistance to cultural professionals aged 40 and over and operates an artist studio apartment. The foundation is active in Switzerland and serves Swiss citizens and residents; since 2022 it has transferred implementation of emergency aid to Suisseculture Sociale.

Embolo Foundation 

Basel · Since 2015

The core activity of the Embolo Foundation is to provide support and assistance to people in need, particularly children and disadvantaged individuals, in various countries such as Switzerland, Peru, and Cameroon. The foundation is committed to long-term aid and promotes self-help by involving the recipients of the aid services. The activities include, among others, the organization of projects, the provision of relief goods, the support of associations, and the implementation of trips to the projects.

Emil und Beatrice Gürtler-Schnyder von Wartensee Stiftung 

Bern · Since 1973

The core activity of the company is to support and promote people in need, particularly children and young people with disabilities, by providing contributions and support to private individuals, non-profit and social organizations, as well as to aid organizations and institutions for the blind, deaf-mute, hard of hearing and cerebral palsy children.

Emil und Rosa Richterich-Beck-Stiftung 

Laufen · Since 1975

Emil und Rosa Richterich-Beck-Stiftung is a foundation that supports cultural and social projects and charitable institutions and processes funding applications via its website.

Emma Arnold - Stiftung Hoffnungsbaum 

Flüelen · Since 2005

The company's core activity is the management of a non-profit foundation focused on supporting projects and managing donations. The foundation, named 'Emma Arnold - Stiftung Hoffnungsbaum', has the mission of collecting donations and using them for charitable purposes.

EMMAÜS-Suisse, Fédération suisse des organisations EMMAÜS 

Bern · Since 1960

EMMAÜS-Suisse, Fédération suisse des organisations EMMAÜS is the Swiss federation of Emmaus organisations. Member communities operate secondhand shops, provide clearances, waste-disposal and delivery services, and offer community accommodation and work opportunities for people in need.

emp'ACT 

Geneva · Since 2024

The core activity of emp'ACT is to support development aid projects in Africa and South America, particularly in the areas of women's rights, environmental justice, access to water, food sovereignty and energy. The company is also committed to raising awareness and education in Switzerland and supports partner organizations in their projects.

Empathie-Stiftung für Tiere und Umwelt 

Bad Zurzach · Since 2016

Empathie-Stiftung für Tiere und Umwelt supports non-profit organisations and individuals to pool resources, network and collaborate on projects for animal welfare and environmental protection. Areas of activity include farm-animal welfare, alternatives to animal testing, support for shelters and sanctuaries, and measures to protect ecosystems and biodiversity. Donations can be made using the bank details published on the foundation's website.

Energy Web Stiftung 

Zug · Since 2017

Energy Web Stiftung develops and operates an open-source technology ecosystem that provides blockchain-powered platforms and software to support digital transformation in the energy sector. Its offerings include digital registries and services for secure data exchange, asset identity and traceability across electricity, aviation, maritime, e‑mobility and clean mining, and products such as Digital Spine, Green Proofs and the Energy Web X marketplace.

Enjoy Your Dream 

Zurich · Since 2020

Enjoy Your Dream is an association that organises Ferrari experience days for sick or disabled children and their siblings. The association holds one to four events per year in Switzerland and Italy, cooperates with partner organisations to select participants, has two vehicles (LaFerrari and F12 TDF) and is financed by donations and membership fees; its board serves on a voluntary basis.

Entdeckenswert GmbH 

Steinhausen · Since 2023

The core activity of the company 'EntdeckensWert' is the implementation of experiential educational projects and offers that aim to bring people, especially children and young people, closer to nature and give them the opportunity to learn from and in nature. The offers include, among other things, projects for school classes, teachers and teams, in which the participants are to be promoted through various activities, such as outdoor activities, nature experiences and self-efficacy.

Enugu State Union of Switzerland 

Effretikon · Since 2015

Enugu State Union of Switzerland is a non-governmental, non-political association representing indigenes of Enugu State resident in Switzerland and promoting social and infrastructural development projects in Enugu State through partnerships with public and private stakeholders. Its current priority is completing a bungalow in Onuogba Nike to serve paediatric and maternity care, with a long-term goal of constructing a two-storey medical facility for comprehensive paediatric services.

Envivo Stiftung 

St. Gallen · Since 2017

The core activity of the envivo Foundation is to provide assistance to individuals or groups in exceptional situations, offering support through material resources, personnel or media. The foundation focuses on providing emergency aid in crisis situations such as serious illnesses, work accidents, fires, natural disasters, job loss, divorce and maintenance, sudden single parenthood, birth of a child and other difficult life situations. The foundation does not pursue commercial purposes and finances its activities with self-generated funds as well as with contributions from the private and public sectors.

EoE Stiftung 

Kappel So · Since 2020

The company's core activity is the management of a foundation, specifically the management of applications and the allocation of funding. The foundation is led by a foundation board and is under the supervision of the Federal Foundation Supervisory Authority ESA.

Eos Entrepreneur Foundation 

Zurich · Since 2012

The core activity of Eos Entrepreneur Foundation is to promote social entrepreneurial initiatives that address societal and ecological challenges and develop sustainable solutions. The foundation supports social entrepreneurs in Latin America and Switzerland in developing innovative solutions and accompanies them in implementing their projects. The focus is on promoting initiatives that have a transformative impact and bring about positive change in society.

EQUESTRIO FOUNDATION 

Cologny · Since 2019

The core activity of Equestrio Foundation is to support and promote projects and initiatives that are committed to environmental protection and animal welfare. The foundation finances and supports specific projects and partner organizations to protect and preserve the environment and animals.