Associations & Interest Groups

Stiftung Klimaschutz und CO2-Kompensation KliK 

Zurich · Since 2012

The core activity of KliK is to promote climate protection activities and CO₂ compensation in various areas such as companies, buildings, agriculture and transport. The company offers funding programs and consulting services to support companies and organizations in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and promoting the transition to a more sustainable future.

Stiftung Kloster Maria der Engel 

Appenzell · Since 2018

The company operates a monastery that offers various activities and services, including: event and conference room rentals, guided tours of the monastery and its facilities, a monastery shop selling products, the renovation and restoration of the monastery buildings and facilities, and a vision and strategy for the future of the monastery (Vision 21). The core activity of the company is the management and preservation of the monastery as a cultural and historical center, as well as providing services and activities for visitors and interested parties.

Stiftung KMU Rechtsdurchsetzung SKR 

Bern · Since 2021

The core activity of the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Foundation for Law Enforcement (SKR) is to bundle and represent the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland. It provides legal, communicative and political support to SMEs to enforce their rights and represent their interests vis-à-vis large companies and political decision-makers. The SKR acts as an independent service platform for SMEs and works to ensure the entrepreneurial freedom and independence of SMEs.

Stiftung Kloster Maria der Engel Wattwil 

Wattwil · Since 2020

The St. Maria der Engel monastery in Wattwil is a religious centre that provides pilgrim accommodation and spiritual offerings. The core activity of the monastery is the promotion of spirituality, religion and community, particularly through the provision of facilities for pilgrims and the organisation of spiritual events.

Stiftung Kolpinghaus Altdorf 

Altdorf Ur · Since 2007

The core activity of Kolping Altdorf is the operation of a social facility focused on promoting community and social engagement. This includes providing spaces for events and meetings, such as the weekly "Tuesday evening gathering" in the Kolpingstube, as well as supporting non-profit activities and projects. As a non-profit organization, Kolping Altdorf is committed to fostering social cohesion and community in Altdorf.

Stiftung KORA Raubtierökologie und Wildtiermanagement 

Ittigen · Since 2017

The core activity of KORA is the research and protection of wildlife, particularly the lynx, as well as the development of measures to prevent conflicts between wildlife and agriculture or hunting.

Stiftung KSSG 

St. Gallen · Since 2024

Stiftung KSSG supports applied research, a range of projects and initiatives focused on delivering direct benefits to patients. It funds the development and dissemination of treatment methods and supports continuing medical education.

Stiftung Kunst für den Tropenwald 

Basel · Since 2001

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Kunst für den Tropenwald' consists in supporting organizations and projects that are committed to protecting tropical forests and endangered forests, as well as promoting art projects that are directly related to this purpose.

Stiftung Landschaft und Kies 

Bern · Since 1977

The core activity of the Landschaft und Kies Foundation is the promotion of nature conservation and environmental education in connection with gravel extraction. The foundation advocates for a natural and environmentally friendly gravel extraction that takes into account the needs of industry. Its activities include the creation of reserves, cooperation with industry partners, soil-related construction supervision, environmental education, and the organization of courses and excursions.

Stiftung Laurenz-Haus 

Basel · Since 1996

Stiftung Laurenz-Haus promotes the welfare of children and young people by running its own projects and supporting projects of other organisations, with a focus on child safety, health and education.