Associations & Interest Groups

SOS Ukraine Animals 

Rüthi (Rheintal) · Since 2023

The core activity of SOS Ukraine Animals is to support Ukrainian animal shelters and animal welfare organizations, particularly through financial emergency aid and donations, in order to rescue, care for and provide for abandoned and stray animals in the war zone.

SOULMAN 

Kölliken · Since 2019

The core activity of Soulman is a visiting service for elderly people, where volunteers individually and warmly visit elderly people at home, in nursing homes or in hospitals, to give time, attention and openness and create closeness and quality of life.

Sôvenance Sàrl 

La Tour-De-Peilz · Since 2022

Sôvenance is a non-profit organisation whose core activity is to support people in the grieving process while preserving Swiss forests. They enable people to plant memorial trees and donate the collected funds to projects that serve society and environmental protection.

Sozialfonds Jüdische Liberale Gemeinde Zürich 

Zurich · Since 1986

Sozialpädagogische Familienbegleitung SPF Plus AG 

Zurich · Since 2007

The core activity of SpFplus AG is socio-pedagogical family support. The company provides support to families and individuals in difficult life situations through pedagogical specialists with extensive experience in working with various life situations. The services include accompanying families in challenges such as behavioral problems in children, school problems, intergenerational conflicts or mental illnesses of family members.

Sozialwerke Conrado Kretz Peru 

Lenggenwil · Since 2015

SPAK AG 

Herisau · Since 2000

SPAK AG is the quality assurance body of NVS that verifies members' professional standards through regular practice inspections to ensure compliance with the SPAK quality label requirements. It appoints SPAK-recognised practice experts who conduct visits and provide advice on quality-related matters.

Sphinx AG Jungfraujoch 

Jungfraujoch · Since 1992

Spiez Marketing AG 

Spiez · Since 2009

Spiez Marketing AG manages, coordinates and implements location-marketing activities for the areas of economy, housing and tourism. The company works in four business fields—location promotion, events, projects and local services—and operates the Info-Center as well as tourist services and boat rental.

Spitalverein Wynen- und Seetal 

Menziken · Since 1966

Spitalverein Wynen- und Seetal is, together with Spitalverein Leuggern, an equal owner of Asana Gruppe AG. The association administers membership of natural and legal persons and public bodies, elects a seven-member board, and acts as the shareholder representative for the association in Asana Gruppe AG.

Spitex Verband der Kantone St. Gallen, Appenzell Ausserrhoden und Appenzell Innerrhoden 

St. Gallen · Since 2004

The company's core activity is the representation and support of members in the healthcare sector, particularly in the area of Spitex (hospital care), through consulting, advocacy and information dissemination. The association acts as a communication hub and supports its members in fulfilling their tasks, represents their interests to authorities, health insurers and other organizations, and provides them with relevant information.

spm - Swiss Project Management Association 

Glattbrugg · Since 2004

The company's core activity is the promotion and further development of project management topics in Switzerland. To this end, the association offers various services, such as organizing events, conducting IPMA certifications for project managers and organizations, supporting specialist groups, and promoting networks and exchange between professionals in the field of project management. The association positions itself as an independent, Swiss specialist association for project management.

Sportstiftung Thurgau 

Romanshorn · Since 1999

The core activity of the company is the promotion of young, talented athletes in the canton of Thurgau, particularly in Olympic individual sports or sports for two, through financial and ideal support, in order to improve their skills in sports, education or training.

Sportstiftung Winterthur 

Winterthur · Since 1989

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of sports and physical activity in Winterthur, particularly through the support of athletes, clubs and projects, as well as the awarding of distinctions such as "Athlete of the Year".

SQS Business Services GmbH 

Zollikofen · Since 2019

SQS Business Services GmbH assesses and certifies management systems, products, processes and services and conducts audits and verifications. Its services include ISO management system certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/IEC 27001), sustainability and ESG verifications (Sustainability Performance Standard, esg2go), as well as training and sector-specific certifications.

SST, SCHWEIZERISCHE STIFTUNG FÜR SOLIDARITÄT IM TOURISMUS 

Basel · Since 2001

The company's core activity is to support and promote projects and organizations that advocate for sustainable and socially responsible tourism development, particularly in recipient countries. This includes the allocation of funding, the recognition of initiatives and projects through the TO DO Award, and the support of applications for projects that improve the economic, cultural or social conditions of the population in tourist recipient countries.

Standortförderung Zürioberland 

Bauma · Since 2021

The company's core activity is the promotion and development of the Zurich Oberland region, particularly through the support of businesses, cultural creators and residents. This includes the provision of funding instruments, the organization of events and the marketing of regional products. The company acts as a kind of regional development agency, committed to the economic, cultural and tourist development of the region.

Standortförderung ZüriUnterland 

Bülach · Since 2014

The core activity of the company 'Standort Zürcher Unterland' is the promotion and support of the regional economy, culture and tourism in the Zurich Unterland region. This includes providing information and services for companies, promoting innovation and SMEs, organizing events and occasions, as well as marketing the region as an attractive location for companies and tourists.

Stanley Thomas Johnson Stiftung 

Bern · Since 1969

Stanley Thomas Johnson Stiftung awards grants to projects and individuals in culture, humanitarian aid, medical research and educational initiatives. It supports people affected by war and armed conflict and operates defined application procedures and targeted funding programmes.

St. Anna Stiftung 

Lucerne · Since 1998

St. Anna Stiftung continues and develops the social works of the St. Anna sisters. It operates the Alterszentrum St. Anna nursing centre, a daycare, Haus Hagar (a shelter and support service for women and children), and the Restaurant Annamia, and supports Mission St. Anna in development projects focused on health, education and women’s empowerment in India, Kenya and Tanzania.

St. Anna-Stiftung, Berg-Wädenswil 

Wädenswil · Since 2020

St. Anna-Stiftung, Berg-Wädenswil is a church foundation that facilitates the celebration of worship services and the provision of pastoral care and owns the local church buildings. The foundation’s remit covers the town centre of Wädenswil, the Au and the Wädenswiler Berg; it is presided over by the parish priest and is under the ecclesiastical supervision of the Bishop of the Diocese of Chur.

Starak Stiftung 

St. Moritz · Since 2019

Starak Stiftung supports projects for children, young people and young adults, focusing on arts and culture, education, sport, health and nutrition, science, the environment and social integration. The foundation accepts applications via a PDF form and evaluates requests according to its stated funding criteria.

StarConnect - Forschungsverein für eine wertvolle Zukunft 

Aathal-Seegräben · Since 2020

StarConnect - Forschungsverein für eine wertvolle Zukunft promotes research and education aimed at ethically shaping a valuable future. The association develops concepts for eco-settlements, runs projects and dialogue formats, and provides ways to participate, donate and support its initiatives.

StarKids Foundation 

Thusis · Since 2007

The core activity of the company "StarKids Foundation" is to support and promote children in extreme poverty, particularly orphans and street children, by building children's homes and providing a sense of security, safety and good education to permanently improve their quality of life.

Starlight Foundation 

Erlenbach Zh · Since 2023

The core activity of the Starlight Foundation is to support and promote projects that help disadvantaged, needy or distressed people, particularly in the areas of food, water, clothing, shelter, health and education. The foundation pursues a strictly non-profit approach and also supports projects that serve environmental and nature conservation.

Station-service & shop Le Reymond Sàrl 

La Chaux-De-Fonds · Since 2006

The core activity of FNCID (Fédération neuchâteloise du commerce indépendant de détail) is to represent and support independent retailers and small businesses in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The organization offers various services and activities to support its members, such as organizing events, providing information and resources, representing the interests of its members to authorities and other organizations, and promoting retail trade and small entrepreneurship in the region.

STAUB KAISER STIFTUNG 

Neftenbach · Since 1972

The core activity of the Staub Kaiser Foundation is to support and promote people with disabilities, particularly those with cerebral palsy and their families, by providing funding and supporting projects that advocate for the interests of these groups of people.

St.Gallen-Bodensee Tourismus 

St. Gallen · Since 1991

The company's core activity is the promotion and development of tourism in the St.Gallen-Bodensee region. This includes the following areas: * Destination Management: Development and implementation of strategies to increase the region's visibility and appeal * Marketing and Communication: Campaigns, content management, social media, influencer marketing, and media relations * Host Role: Consulting and sales of products, city tours, excursions, and group travel * Destination Services: Partner management, knowledge transfer, support services, and dialogue platforms * MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events): Development and implementation of strategies to increase the offer and attractiveness for events and conferences The company aims to establish the St.Gallen-Bodensee region as an attractive place to live and work in the tourism industry and to strengthen the local economy through tourism.

Stierli-Stiftung 

Zurich · Since 2007

The core activity of the Stierli Foundation is to support institutions and organizations that care for animals or species in need, distress or danger. The foundation awards grants to various institutions once a year to support their animal welfare work.

Stiftung 3F Organisation 

Solothurn · Since 2007

The core activity of the 3FO Foundation is the promotion and support of projects and initiatives in the areas of childcare, education and sustainability. It operates and supports kindergartens, promotes projects that foster encounters and exchanges between people, and is committed to a sustainable future. The 3FO Foundation also acts as a sponsor and partner for various events and initiatives that support its goals.

Stiftung Academia Engelberg 

Engelberg · Since 2001

Stiftung Academia Engelberg is an interdisciplinary, intergenerational platform that promotes dialogue between science, society and industry and organises the Engelberger Dialoge. It runs events, projects and workshops and publishes reports and media about its activities.

Stiftung "Adolph Kolping" 

Schaffhausen · Since 1979

Stiftung "Adolph Kolping" promotes and supports public, cultural, religious and social activities and funds initiatives in youth and adult education, family assistance and elder care. It administers resources to fulfil its charitable purpose, owns Kolping Wohnbau GmbH and directs the company’s proceeds toward providing and maintaining affordable housing.

Stiftung Agitatus Inden 

Inden · Since 2006

The company's core activity is the management and provision of municipal services, including water supply, waste management, energy supply, education, social services, public transportation and leisure/holiday offers, as well as the management of housing and support for local businesses and organizations. It is a municipal administration.

Stiftung Alpenblick Gstaad 

Gstaad · Since 2022

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Alpenblick' is to promote and support people, particularly children, young people and families from socially and financially difficult circumstances, by providing holiday opportunities, educational and leisure activities in a specially built centre in Gstaad.

Stiftung Alropa 

Rotkreuz · Since 2021

The core activity of the Alropa Foundation is to provide rapid and tangible support to people in Central Switzerland who have fallen into a difficult life situation through no fault of their own, particularly where no other adequate help is available.

Stiftung Alter in Hottingen 

Zurich · Since 1971

The core activity of the Alter in Hottingen Foundation is to promote and support projects that enrich and improve the lives of older people in the Hottingen district and its surroundings, particularly in the areas of leisure activities, housing, health, culture, education and social meeting points.

Stiftung "altes Bellwald" 

Bellwald · Since 1984

Stiftung "altes Bellwald" is a foundation focused on preserving traditional building fabric and cultural structures. The foundation supports conservation and restoration of historic agricultural buildings, village alleys and irrigation channels, and advocates for considerate handling of renovations.

Stiftung Amazing Grace 

Bowil · Since 2019

The core activity of the Amazing Grace Foundation is to provide a home for sick and/or unwanted animals, as well as to help financially disadvantaged people pay for accident or illness costs of their animals.

Stiftung Andrea Silvana Witzinger 

Bottmingen · Since 1992

Stiftung Andrea Silvana Witzinger is a small family foundation established in memory of the founders' deceased daughter. The foundation states that it has disbursed nearly all of its assets to various organisations and requests that no further donation inquiries be submitted.

Stiftung Anne-Marie Schindler 

Engi · Since 1990

Stiftung Anne-Marie Schindler provides financial support for cultural and social projects. The foundation funds areas such as visual arts, music (excluding pop, folk and commercial recordings), dance, theatre, literature, film and interdisciplinary projects, awards scholarships mainly in partnership, and focuses social funding on projects addressing violence against women; applications from the cantons of Vaud and Geneva are excluded.

Stiftung Antoniuskapelle Traselingen 

Hildisrieden · Since 2017

The core activity of the company is the religious and social care of the Hildisrieden community through the parish, including the organization of church services, sacraments, pastoral care, youth and senior work, as well as the support of families and individuals in various life situations.

Stiftung APOYO 

Schwarzenbach Sg · Since 2005

The core activity of the Apoyo Foundation is to finance and support aid projects in the Peruvian Andes, particularly in the Cuzco department, with the aim of improving the living situation of poor people. The foundation promotes 'help for self-help' projects, where initiators must present their own ideas and plans to receive financial support. The foundation focuses on the areas of education, housing, health and orphan care.

Stiftung Arbeitsrappen 

Basel · Since 1984

The core activity of the company is to support unemployed or employment-threatened individuals in setting up their own businesses by providing interest-free loans and accompanying coaching.

STIFTUNG ARCA 

Bern · Since 1999

The company's core activity is to provide financial support to individuals and institutions that carry out recognized prevention work in the field of addiction, particularly in the canton of Bern.

Stiftung Arpegio Schweiz 

Bern · Since 2013

The company's core activity is to support and promote social projects in Peru, particularly through the ARPEGIO Switzerland foundation, which collects donations and forwards them 100% to ARPEGIO Perú to provide social integration and assistance to children and other needy individuals.

Stiftung "Arosa Bären" 

Arosa · Since 2017

Stiftung "Arosa Bären" operates the Arosa Bear Sanctuary, a bear refuge with visitor and educational offerings. The foundation manages exhibition and experience facilities such as a visitor platform, adventure trail, bear mini-golf and playground, and runs the sanctuary as an animal conservation project in cooperation with Arosa Tourism and FOUR PAWS.

Stiftung Atlas Kinder 

Egg B. Zürich · Since 2019

The company Atlas Kinder is a humanitarian organization that focuses on supporting and caring for children in need. The core activity of the company is to operate and maintain a children's village where children can find a safe and supportive environment to grow and develop.

Stiftung Ausbildung KBB 

Bern · Since 2013

The Bernese Master Builders' Association is an association that focuses on promoting the construction industry and the training and further education of skilled and executive staff in the construction sector. Its core activities include: organizing training and further education for members and non-members; promoting exchange and cooperation between members; representing the interests of the construction industry in political matters; holding competitions and events for the construction industry; and providing information and resources for members and the public. The association serves as an umbrella organization for companies and professionals in the construction industry, offering a broad network and industry expertise for its members.

Stiftung Autobahnkirche Andeer - Val Schons 

Andeer · Since 2020

The company's core activity is the planning, construction and operation of a motorway church in Andeer, which is intended to serve as a rest stop for the soul and combines faith, world architecture and local history.

Stiftung Auxilium 

Zug · Since 1998

The core activity of the Auxilium Foundation is to support organizations that advocate for human dignity and social justice, particularly in the areas of education, social affairs, faith, and health, through financial contributions and the promotion of ideal and cultural Roman Catholic values.