Associations & Interest Groups

Manja Gideon Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 2015

The company's core activity is to support and raise awareness about ovarian cancer through various projects, such as creating informational materials, organizing lectures, and providing financial support for research projects. The company aims to inform and support patients, their families, doctors, and institutions about ovarian cancer and its impact.

Manuelstiftung 

Bern · Since 1995

Manuelstiftung promotes cultural activities and provides performers and visual artists with opportunities for concerts and exhibitions. The foundation also supports the Kammerorchester Elfenau Bern, organises public cultural events and offers financial assistance to pensioners in need, typically through contributions toward care‑home costs.

Manufaktur soziale Innovation GmbH 

Bern · Since 2011

The core activity of the company 'Förderverein soziale Innovation' is the promotion of innovative projects and services in the fields of health, social affairs, culture and economy. Specifically, this includes the organization of events, seminars, workshops and consulting services targeting various groups, such as grandparents and grandchildren, men over 60, people in separation or divorce, as well as healthcare professionals. The activities aim to promote the participation and health of people and support social innovations.

Marga Bührig-Stiftung 

Basel · Since 1998

The core activity of the Marga Bührig Foundation is the promotion of feminist liberation theological research and the dissemination of its results, in particular through the award of a sponsorship prize for corresponding works.

Margarethe und Rudolf Gsell-Stiftung 

Basel · Since 1996

The core activity of the Margarethe and Rudolf Gsell Foundation is to support nature and environmental protection projects, with the aim of preserving the natural basis of life, the beauty of intact landscapes and the diversity of the animal and plant world.

Margrit und Ruth Stellmacher-Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 1999

The core activity of the company 'Margrit und Ruth Stellmacher Stiftung' is to support and promote individuals who aspire to pursue a training or career as a medical practice professional. This is achieved through the provision of training grants and support services.

Maria und Hans Hirschi-Nussbaumer-Stiftung 

Gutenswil · Since 2012

The core activity of the Maria and Hans Hirschi-Nussbaumer Foundation is to promote environmentally friendly and animal-friendly agriculture in Swiss mountain regions by supporting sustainable projects, in particular by improving living and working conditions in agriculture.

Marie Anna-Stiftung zur Unterstützung kranker Kinder im Raum Basel 

Basel · Since 1999

The core activity of the company is to support and promote projects and activities in the field of health consulting, promotion and prevention, particularly for children and young people from difficult social backgrounds. This includes financing projects, providing start-up financing for activities, implementing ideas into concrete projects, and providing professional project management. The foundation also supports the training and qualification of medical and therapeutic personnel with migration experience and promotes cultural translation in the health sector.

MARINECULTURES. ORG 

Zurich · Since 2008

The core activity of marinecultures.org is to promote sustainable marine culture and protect the marine environment, particularly through: Sponge farming as a source of income for local communities in Zanzibar, Coral reef restoration and protection, and Conserving fish stocks. The company supports small, local projects to protect the marine environment and improve the livelihoods of people in coastal areas.

Marlies Kornfeld Nepal Stiftung 

Bern · Since 2018

The core activity of the company is to support and promote children from the poorest backgrounds in Nepal by providing a safe home and education at the Bright Horizon Children's Home (BHCH) in Nepal.

MAR (Ministério Aliança do Renovo) 

Au Sg · Since 2022

The company's core activity is the exercise of religious and spiritual activities, particularly the leadership and organization of an evangelical church (Ministério Aliança do Renovo) in Switzerland. The activities include worship services, missionary work, pastoral care, educational work and community work.

MAR - Movement against Atrocities and Repression 

Langenthal · Since 2003

The company 'MAAR- Movement Against Atrocities & Repression' (Maar-Movement) is dedicated to promoting human rights and combating human rights abuses. The core activity of the company is to advocate for the equal rights of all people and to take action against human rights violations.

Martha Bock Stiftung 

Zumikon · Since 1993

The core activity of the company is to support and promote social causes, particularly in the field of elderly care, by granting foundation funds to needy individuals or organizations.

Martigny Région 

Martigny · Since 1977

Martigny Région is an association of several communes that coordinates a varied programme of cultural and leisure activities and provides tourist information. The association brings together member municipalities (for example Bovernier, Dorénaz, Finhaut, Fully, Martigny, Martigny‑Combe, Saint‑Maurice, Salvan, Saxon, Trient and Vernayaz) and promotes regional offerings related to nature, gastronomy and events.

MASF-Verein 

Kriens · Since 2003

MASF-Verein is a small international congregation named Missions- und Anbetungsschwestern der Hl. Familie that seeks to make God's presence tangible through its work. It carries out pastoral, educational and healthcare activities (catechesis, schools, adult education, polyclinics), social outreach to the poor, and offers spiritual accompaniment, meditation groups, retreats and hospitality.

MateriaBona gemeinnützige GmbH 

Erlenbach Zh · Since 2021

The core activity of MateriaBona is to collect, store and distribute brand-new, high-quality consumer goods (non-food items) from manufacturers or retailers to social organizations, promoting sustainable and social development while reducing waste.

Max Bircher Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 2002

The core activity of the Max Bircher Foundation is to provide financial support to organizations and projects that advocate for the interests of deaf and hard of hearing people, particularly in German-speaking Switzerland.

Max Lüscher Stiftung 

Lucerne · Since 2013

The core activity of Max Lüscher Stiftung is the development and marketing of diagnostic tools, in particular the Lüscher Test, a color test for personality analysis. The company also offers training, webinars, and online test evaluations, and operates a webshop for test materials.

Max und Marlis Galliker Stiftung 

Horw · Since 2006

Max und Marlis Galliker Stiftung is a charitable foundation that supports projects in the fields of education, culture, landscape, economic and social affairs. The foundation primarily provides project funding, emphasizes quality, sustainability and environmental compatibility, and does not award individual grants or fund projects abroad.

Max und Willy Soder Stiftung 

Magden · Since 1983

The core activity of the Max and Willy Soder Foundation is to provide financial support to people in need, particularly in the district of Rheinfelden, for various concerns such as: taking over dental bills and other medical expenses; providing financial support for people with disabilities to enable them to participate in a week-long experience in the mountains; purchasing sports equipment for children from financially disadvantaged families; supporting single parents in financing trips, IT and language courses; purchasing necessary equipment for patients and the elderly; and providing financial support to institutions that operate in the spirit of the foundation. The foundation focuses on supporting people in need, particularly in the district of Rheinfelden, and aims to improve their living situation.