Associations & Interest Groups

Stiftung Backpack 

Kerns · Since 2021

The core activity of the company 'BackPack Foundation' is to award scholarships to women who wish to further their education in the fields of leadership, biosciences, medicine and technology, particularly in Switzerland. The goal is to provide women with a fair opportunity to develop personally and professionally and to serve as role models for other women.

Stiftung Bännenberg 

Schattenhalb · Since 2022

The core activity of the company is the management and organization of a municipality, particularly the municipality of Schattenhalb. The activities include, among others: municipal administration, resident and foreigner control, financial management, building administration, economic promotion, tourism and leisure, agriculture, trade, waste management, and spatial planning. It is a public administrative unit that deals with the various aspects of municipal administration.

Stiftung Basler Islamisches Zentrum 

Basel · Since 2004

Stiftung Basler Islamisches Zentrum is a religious and community centre that promotes education, interreligious dialogue and social support. The organisation operates a mosque, offers educational programmes and guided mosque tours, and organises social projects to support integration and community encounters.

Stiftung Basler Mission 

Basel · Since 2024

The core activity of Basler Mission includes the promotion and support of mission and development cooperation, in particular through the support of Mission 21 projects. This also includes the management and rental of real estate, such as the ODELYA hotel and conference center, as well as the administration and maintenance of the archive and campus of the Mission House.

Stiftung Batulong 

Hombrechtikon · Since 2007

The core activity of the Batulong Foundation is to support the education of children from the poorest families, particularly in a relocation site on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. This includes covering school fees, school materials, funds for school projects, uniforms and providing lunch.

Stiftung Baustelle Denkmal 

Zurich · Since 2016

The core activity of the Stiftung Baustelle Denkmal foundation is to provide voluntary workers and civil service personnel for assignments aimed at preserving and maintaining monuments in Switzerland. The foundation organizes and administers these assignments to reduce the costs of maintaining and restoring monuments and to raise awareness among young people and adults about the careful handling of monuments.

Stiftung Baustei 

Bubendorf · Since 2021

Stiftung Baustei supports and funds non-profit projects on the basis of the Christian faith, notably charitable, missionary, humanitarian and educational initiatives as well as activities related to social housing. The foundation selects projects proactively according to criteria such as sustainability, long-term orientation and capacity to address root causes; it does not accept unsolicited funding applications.

Stiftung Beatrice-Caterina Zai 

Sarnen · Since 2019

The core activity of the Beatrice-Caterina Zai Foundation is to support projects aimed at combating poverty, particularly in the areas of education, environment and hygiene/medicine, as well as promoting needy girls, cultural events, local culture and nature and environmental protection in Obwalden, through the granting of subsidies from its own funds, donations and legacies.

Stiftung BENEVOL Graubünden 

Chur · Since 2007

Stiftung BENEVOL Graubünden is the regional Fachstelle (competence centre) for volunteering and supports voluntary engagement. It advises and assists volunteers and organisations, facilitates volunteer placements via national platforms such as benevol-jobs, and provides information and training opportunities related to volunteering.

Stiftung bernapark 

Stettlen · Since 2010

Stiftung Bernhard Schoch 

Burgdorf · Since 2009

The core activity of the Bernhard Schoch Foundation is to promote the personal development of children and young people by financing its own projects and supporting institutions in Switzerland and abroad that are committed to humanistic principles and are not profit-oriented.

Stiftung Berty Maikler 

Bern · Since 1986

The core activity of the Berty Maikler Foundation is to provide financial support to blind or visually impaired children and young people, particularly for costs not covered by institutional social insurance. The support includes contributions for training and living expenses, education and further education, therapeutic courses, procurement of teaching and technical aids, as well as individual development in areas such as sports, music and culture.

Stiftung Berufsbildungscampus Ostschweiz 

Weinfelden · Since 2021

The core activity of the company 'Berufsbildungscampus Ostschweiz' is the promotion of vocational training by providing modern and flexibly usable training rooms for inter-company courses. The goal is to create synergies between different professional associations and support the training of young professionals.

Stiftung Bernische Ombudsstelle für Alters- Betreuungs- und Heimfragen 

Bern · Since 2003

The company's core activity is consulting, mediating conflicts and reporting violations of boundaries in the areas of aging, care and nursing home issues. The ombudsman office offers free and confidential conversations and serves as an independent point of contact for people who are in conflicts or problem situations related to aging, care or nursing home placement.

Stiftung besser-hören-schweiz 

Zug · Since 2011

The core activity of the company "Stiftung.besser-hören-schweiz." is to promote and raise awareness for better hearing conditions, enabling everyone to hear better.

Stiftung B.E.T.E. 

Oberwil Bl · Since 2004

The core activity of the b/e/t/e foundation is the organization and implementation of conferences, seminars and meetings that serve to promote and support Christian church communities and Christian works in their spiritual and practical development.

Stiftung Betty und David Koetser 

Zurich · Since 1975

The core activity of the company "Betty & David Koetser Foundation for Brain Research" is to promote clinical and basic research in the field of neurology and neuroscience, particularly in the area of movement disorders and neuropsychology. This includes financial support for research projects and the annual awarding of the Koetser Prize to outstanding neuroscientists.

Stiftung Bilas 

Bern · Since 2022

Stiftung Bildung, Kultur und Sport Beringen 

Beringen · Since 2022

Stiftung Bildung, Kultur und Sport Beringen provides financial support to residents of Beringen and Löhningen of all ages, particularly children, young people and persons with disabilities, for school, vocational, musical or sporting education and for participation in fee-based courses or events. Applications are submitted using the foundation’s prescribed forms, with separate procedures for support up to CHF 1,000 and for support above CHF 1,000.

Stiftung Bonjour 

Basel · Since 2020

The core activity of the Bonjour Foundation is to bring people and generations together, both analog and digital, to reduce loneliness and promote community. It supports projects in conception and implementation with methodology and experience in handling digital tools and develops its own projects and solutions, such as the dementia chatbot or the Bonjour toolbox, to unfold social impact.

Stiftung BPN (Business Professionals Network) 

Bern · Since 2005

Stiftung BPN (Business Professionals Network) supports small and medium-sized entrepreneurs in developing and emerging countries through business training, targeted coaching and the establishment of entrepreneur networks. The foundation runs multi-year programmes delivered by local country teams, combining seminars, workshops, business advisory and network-building and is funded through donations and sponsorships.

Stiftung Breitensport 

Lucerne · Since 1996

The core activity of the Breitensport Foundation is to promote and support projects that facilitate access to sports activities and motivate as many people as possible to adopt a healthy lifestyle, physical and mental fitness, as well as values such as self-confidence and community spirit.

Stiftung Brockenstube der Region Schönenwerd 

Schönenwerd · Since 1994

The core activity of the company 'Brockenstube Verein Schönenwerd' is the collection and sale of used household items, clothing and small furniture at affordable prices. The sales revenue is used for non-profit purposes, in particular to support local organizations and institutions in Schönenwerd and its surroundings.

Stiftung BrockiGrischun 

Domat/Ems · Since 2012

The core activity of the BrockiGrischun Foundation is to support and promote people with disabilities and socially disadvantaged individuals in Grisons, as well as to support non-profit relief actions, projects and needy individuals also outside of Grisons.

Stiftung Bruderklaus, Au-Wädenswil 

Wädenswil · Since 2020

Stiftung Bruderklaus, Au-Wädenswil is a church foundation that provides worship services and pastoral care for the Au district and owns the local church buildings. The foundation council is chaired by the parish priest and ecclesiastical supervision is exercised by the Bishop of the Diocese of Chur.

Stiftung Bruderklausenkirche Sigigen 

Sigigen · Since 2019

The company's core activity is the operation and maintenance of a church, in particular the organization of church services, weddings, baptisms and other ecclesiastical celebrations, as well as the provision of premises for events and gatherings.

Stiftung Bruder Klaus 

Zweisimmen · Since 1996

The core activity of the Bruder Klaus Foundation is to support ecclesiastical, artistic and scientific projects that are based on the values and message of Brother Klaus of Flüe. The foundation particularly promotes initiatives that work towards strengthening communities and preserving traditions, and that counteract ideological narrow-mindedness and fashionable trends. It also supports the dissemination of the biblical message and the promotion of peace and understanding.

Stiftung BRÜCKENWEISE 

Saanenmöser · Since 2021

Stiftung BRÜCKENWEISE promotes social dialogue and reconciliation through scientific, artistic, philosophical, pedagogical and ethical outreach. The foundation seeks to create a forum for open discourse, independent thinking and collaborative approaches to societal issues.

Stiftung Brüggli Gempen 

Gempen · Since 1988

The core activity of the Brüggli Gempen Foundation is to provide financial support to children, young adults, seniors and people in need in the municipality of Gempen, as well as to provide age-appropriate housing and organize social events and projects.

Stiftung Bündner Standard zur Prävention und Bearbeitung von grenzverletzendem Verhalten - zum Schutz der Integrität von Menschen 

Zizers · Since 2022

The core activity of the company 'Bündner Standard' consists of developing, implementing and further developing a standard for working with various target groups, particularly in the fields of social work and education. The Bündner Standard provides a platform for implementing and adapting this standard in various organizations and also offers further education and training programs, consulting and support for the implementation and application of the standard.

Stiftung Bündner Suchthilfe 

Chur · Since 1992

The core activity of the company "Stiftung Bündner Suchthilfe" is to support and promote projects in the field of addiction help, particularly in the areas of prevention and health promotion, counseling and information, as well as treatment and survival aid.

Stiftung Calcutta Project Basel 

Basel · Since 1998

The company's core activity is to support projects in the field of health care and awareness in India, particularly in Kolkata, through a Swiss non-profit organization. The organization is committed to voluntary international development cooperation and promotes education, research and prevention in this area.

Stiftung Casa Caltgera 

Laax Gr · Since 1975

The company Casa Caltgera is an accommodation establishment offering self-catering and boarding facilities. The core activity of the company consists of renting out rooms and providing gastronomic services, such as a dining hall and a Bündnerstube.

Stiftung Casty-Buchmann, Chur/Masans 

Chur · Since 1995

The core activity of the Casty-Buchmann Foundation is to promote institutions and individuals in the areas of elderly and disabled care, health and social services, as well as musical education and training through the provision of support and funding.

Stiftung Chance für das kritisch kranke Kind 

Zurich · Since 1999

Stiftung Chance für das kritisch kranke Kind supports patients in intensive care and neonatal units. The foundation's aim is to maintain or improve infrastructure and the medical and caregiving services for critically ill children and their relatives; it was initiated by parents of former patients and is financed solely by donor contributions.

Stiftung Chance for Children 

Eschenbach Sg · Since 2019

The core activity of the company 'Chance for Children' is to support and promote street children, particularly in Ghana. The company collects donations, offers volunteer opportunities and sells handicrafts to improve the living conditions of these children. It is a charitable organization that advocates for the rights and well-being of street children.

Stiftung Charlotte und Josef Kopp-Maus 

Ebikon · Since 1989

The core activity of the Charlotte and Josef Kopp-Maus Foundation is to support non-profit endeavors in the cultural and social sectors, particularly in the Lucerne agglomeration.

Stiftung Chirurgie 

St. Gallen · Since 2003

Stiftung Chirurgie is a clinic for general, visceral, endocrine and transplant surgery offering the full spectrum of surgical procedures. Its transplant surgery services include care for patients with end-stage renal failure and the procurement of donor organs.

Stiftung Christliche Ostmission COM 

Worb · Since 2012

The company's core activity is providing humanitarian aid and support to people in need, particularly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The organization offers holistic assistance that takes into account the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals. This includes, among other things: emergency aid for people in acute need, sustainable support through self-help assistance, care and support for children and adolescents, combating human trafficking, and supporting people in poverty and need. The organization also offers sponsorships and donation opportunities to support its work.

Stiftung Conchita M. Hartmann 

Murten · Since 1986

The company's core activity is providing household support to families in need, including: household management (cooking, laundry, etc.), childcare, cleaning services, and gardening. The company offers these services as a foundation and focuses on supporting families in crisis situations.

Stiftung Compaterra 

Guggisberg · Since 2015

The core activity of Compaterra is the training and therapy for people with physical and/or mental disabilities through the use of dogs and horses. This includes the training of assistance and autism support dogs as well as therapy horses, and the implementation of animal-assisted therapies.

Stiftung CONTACTIONS 

Radelfingen B. Aarberg · Since 1982

The core activity of the Contactions Foundation is to support and promote children's aid projects in various countries, particularly in India, Togo and Ukraine. This includes providing donations, supporting local partners and promoting projects such as children's homes, sewing projects, autism care centers and other social institutions that help needy children and young people.

Stiftung Corymbo 

Zurich · Since 2002

The core activity of the company "Stiftung Corymbo" is the promotion of social, cultural and ecological projects in Switzerland and internationally through the allocation of foundation funds.

Stiftung der Basler Freimaurerloge "Zur Freundschaft und Beständigkeit" 

Basel · Since 2006

Stiftung der Basler Freimaurerloge "Zur Freundschaft und Beständigkeit" is associated with the Freimaurerloge Zur Freundschaft und Beständigkeit. The lodge conducts ritual meetings, lectures and social events, provides information on membership and offers contact options for enquiries.

Stiftung der 5. Europameisterschaften für Sehbehinderte 1989 in Zürich 

Dübendorf · Since 1990

The company's core activity is the promotion and support of blind and visually impaired sports in Switzerland, in particular through financial support of sports projects and events for visually impaired people.

Stiftung der Evangelisch Reformierten Kirche deutscher Sprache des Kanton Waadt 

Moudon · Since 2010

The company's core activity is the organization and implementation of religious and social activities for a German-speaking church community in Switzerland, including church services, youth groups, Bible studies, prayer circles, community events and social gatherings.

Stiftung der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirchgemeinde Zürich 

Zurich · Since 2011

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung der Evangelisch-reformierten Kirchgemeinde Zürich (SERKZ)' is the promotion and support of projects and activities within the framework of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Zurich, particularly through donations and financial support.

Stiftung der Familie Vischer 

Basel · Since 2020

Stiftung der Familie Vischer promotes family cohesion among descendants and preserves the family's historical records and traditions. It maintains the family tree, organizes family assemblies and events, and operates a publicly accessible family archive, and it does not consider external requests for support.

Stiftung der Familie v. Fischer (von Reichenbach) 

Bern · Since 1982

Stiftung der kleinen Freuden 

Basel · Since 1970

Stiftung der kleinen Freuden provides small gifts and financial contributions for children from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, funding items such as holiday camps, club fees, music lessons, and bicycles. Donations are passed on largely in full and the foundation board works on a voluntary basis.