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Forlen Foundation
https://www.forlen.ch/en/
Art (Preserving and exhibiting own collection, supporting art projects)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
FREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
https://frey-foundation.ch/
Education, health, poverty reduction, particularly for children and youth (Global)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Friedl Wald Foundation
https://www.friedlwaldstiftung.ch/
Medical Research (particularly alternative methods), Animal Welfare, Cultural Heritage
Varies Significantly
~ CHF 5 million (Estimate)
Fritz Gerber Foundation for gifted young people
https://www.fritz-gerber-stiftung.ch/en/
Supporting talented youth in crafts/trades, arts, and sports (Switzerland)
Varies (Training grants, contributions)
~ CHF 1.5 million (Estimate)
Gebert Rüf Foundation
https://www.grstiftung.ch/en/
Science and Innovation (Applied research, entrepreneurship, higher education development) (Switzerland)
Varies Significantly by program
CHF 19.5 million (2022)
Geistlich-Stucki Foundation for Medical Research
None Found (Associated with Geistlich Pharma)
Medical Research (likely orthopedics, tissue regeneration)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Hans A. Bill Charitable Foundation
None Found (Private foundation)
Social welfare, health, possibly education
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Georg and Bertha Schwyzer-Winiker Foundation
https://gbsw-stiftung.ch/
Education, Science, Culture, Social Welfare (Central Switzerland focus)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
GGG Foundation for Healthcare
https://www.ggg-gesundheit.ch/
Promoting health and providing healthcare services/support (Basel region)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Gottlieb and Hans Vogt Foundation
https://vogt-stiftung.ch/
Promoting liberal ideas, supporting education and research related to social market economy
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Green Leaves Education Foundation
https://greenleavesedu.org/
Education for underprivileged children and youth (Global South, focus on Africa)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Grütli Foundation Zurich
None Found (Part of broader Grütli associations)
Social welfare, potentially patriotism/civic engagement (Zurich)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Hamasil Foundation
https://hamasil.ch/
Supporting individuals and families in financial distress (Switzerland)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Hans-Eugen and Margrit Stucki-Liechti Foundation HMSL
https://www.hmsl.ch/
Medical research (cancer, cardiovascular diseases), support for patients (Bern region focus)
Not Publicly Available
~ CHF 1 million (Estimate)
Happel Foundation
https://www.happel-foundation.ch/en/
Education, Health, Water/Sanitation, Environmental Protection (Global)
Not Publicly Available
~ CHF 4 million (Estimate)
Hasler Foundation
https://www.haslerstiftung.ch/en/
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (Research, Education, Innovation) (Switzerland)
Varies Significantly by program
CHF 18.1 million (2022)
Hatt-Bucher Foundation
None Found
Social welfare, potentially culture or education (Zurich region)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Hear the World Foundation
https://www.hear-the-world.com/en
Supporting people with hearing loss, particularly children (Global, initiative of Sonova Group)
Varies (Project funding, hearing aids)
~ CHF 3.5 million (Reported project value)
Heinz Schöffler Foundation
None Found
Likely social welfare or support for specific groups (Region unclear)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Helmut Horten Foundation
https://www.helmut-horten-stiftung.ch/en/
Medical Research (particularly promoting young researchers), Healthcare Institutions (Switzerland/Ticino focus)
Varies Significantly
~ CHF 20 million (Estimate)
Herbert Maissen Foundation
None Found
Likely cultural or social support in the Grisons region.
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Hirschmann Foundation
https://hirschmann-stiftung.ch/en/
Scholarships for post-graduate studies at Universities of Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
Scholarship-based (up to CHF 10,000 per semester)
~ CHF 1.5 million (Estimate)
Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction
https://www.holcimfoundation.org/
Promoting sustainable construction (Global Awards, forums, research - Initiative of Holcim Group)
Prize-based (Awards) and project funding
Varies (Significant funding for award cycles)
Humanitarian Foundation SRC
https://www.shkr.ch/en
Supporting the humanitarian work of the Swiss Red Cross (SRC) domestically and internationally
Not Applicable (Supports SRC programs)
Transferred to SRC programs (e.g., CHF 11.6 million in 2022)
Ikea Foundation Switzerland
https://www.ikea-stiftung.ch/en
Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Consumer Issues (Switzerland)
~ CHF 15,000 - 20,000 (Estimate)
~ CHF 1.5 - 2 million (Estimate)
Ingeborg Dénes-Muhr Foundation (IDM)
None Found
Social welfare, likely support for individuals or families in need (Zurich region)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Innovation Foundation (formerly Adecco Group Foundation)
https://innovationfoundation.ch/
Future of work, social innovation, skills development
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Irene M. Staehelin Foundation
None Found (Private foundation)
Likely cultural or social projects (Basel region)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Jacobs Foundation
https://jacobsfoundation.org/en/
Child and Youth Development (Learning, Education Research, Evidence-based practices) (Global)
Varies Significantly (Large research grants, program funding)
CHF 53.9 million (2022)
Jacqueline Spengler Foundation
https://www.js-foundation.com/
Mental health of children and adolescents (Switzerland)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Jacques and Gloria Gossweiler Foundation
https://www.jggf.ch/en/
Medical Research (Cardiovascular, Cancer, Neuroscience, Ophthalmology)
~ CHF 100,000 - 150,000 (Estimate for research projects)
~ CHF 3 million (Estimate)
Jakob and Emma Windler Foundation
https://www.windler-stiftung.ch/
Chemistry research (particularly related to Stein am Rhein region history), local cultural/social projects
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Jansen PrimeSteps Foundation
https://www.jansen.com/en/company/responsibility/jansen-primesteps-foundation/
Supporting children and young people in need (primarily regions where Jansen operates)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Josef P. and Nelly Spiess-Mohn Foundation
None Found
Social welfare, culture, potentially healthcare (Region unclear)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
JTI Foundation
https://www.jti.com/about-us/our-company/jti-foundation
Disaster relief, social welfare for disadvantaged communities, access to education (Global, initiative of Japan Tobacco International)
Varies Significantly
~ $10-15 million (Estimate)
Anniversary Foundation of the Swiss Mobiliar Cooperative
https://www.mobiliar.ch/ueber-uns/engagement/jubilaeumsstiftung
Research projects related to society, economy, culture (Switzerland)
Not Publicly Available
~ CHF 1 million
Julius Baer Foundation
https://www.juliusbaer.com/en/about-us/julius-baer-foundation/
Wealth Inequality, Education Inequality, Sustainable Solutions (Global)
Varies Significantly
CHF 6.9 million (2022)
Kyria Foundation (umbrella foundation)
https://kyria.ch/en/
Umbrella foundation supporting Christian organizations and projects (Social, educational, missionary)
Varies by sub-fund/project
Not Publicly Available
LANDIS & GYR FOUNDATION
https://lgstiftung.ch/en/
Culture (Literature, Composition, Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts - Residencies & Grants) (Switzerland)
Varies (Residencies, project grants)
~ CHF 2 million (Estimate)
Laudes Foundation
https://www.laudesfoundation.org/
Climate change, social inequality (Transforming industries like fashion and finance) (Global)
Varies Significantly (Large, systemic change focus)
~ € 70-80 million (Estimate, combined with C&A Foundation transition)
Lemann Foundation
https://fundacaolemann.org.br/en
Improving public education in Brazil, supporting Brazilian leaders
Varies Significantly
~ BRL 100 million+ (Estimate, based in Brazil but Swiss connections)
Leopold Bachmann Foundation
https://www.bachmann-stiftung.ch/
Sustainable development (Agriculture, Water, Education, Health) in Africa, Latin America, Switzerland (Social/Environmental)
~ CHF 50,000 - 100,000 (Estimate)
~ CHF 5 million
LGT Venture Philanthropy Foundation Switzerland
https://www.lgtvp.com/
Impact investing and venture philanthropy supporting organizations with social/environmental impact (Global South)
Investment/Grant Mix - Varies Significantly
Not standard grants (Investment portfolio focus)
Lichtstein Foundation
None Found (Liechtenstein-based)
Social welfare, culture, education (Likely Liechtenstein/Switzerland focus)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Lienhard Foundation
https://www.lihenhard-stiftung.ch/
Culture (Visual Arts, Music), Social Welfare, Education (Switzerland)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Linsi Foundation
None Found (Associated with Appenzell)
Social welfare, healthcare, culture (Appenzell region)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Lotex Foundation
None Found
Likely social welfare or culture (Region unclear)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Mahari Foundation
None Found
Likely social welfare, education, or health (Region unclear)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Markus Kaufmann Foundation
None Found
Likely social welfare or local projects (Region unclear)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Max Kohler Foundation
https://maxkohlerstiftung.ch/
Visual Arts (Supporting artists, exhibitions, publications) (Switzerland)
Not Publicly Available
~ CHF 500,000 (Estimate)
Max Schmidheiny Foundation
https://ms-foundation.org/en/msf/
Promoting liberal economic systems and free enterprise (Awarding Freedom Prize, supporting University of St. Gallen)
Prize-based, support for specific institutions
Not Publicly Available
Medicor Foundation
https://www.medicor.li/
Education, Health, Social Welfare (International Development Focus) (Liechtenstein-based)
Varies Significantly
~ CHF 25-30 million (Estimate)
Media and Enterprise Promotion Foundation FERS
https://www.fers.ch/
Supporting media diversity and quality, promoting entrepreneurship (primarily Romandy/Ticino)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Metrohm Foundation
https://www.metrohmstiftung.ch/
Science/Technology (Chemistry), Culture, Social Welfare (Appenzell/St. Gallen region focus)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Migros Cooperative Federation (Associated Partner)
https://www.migros-kulturprozent.ch/en
Culture, Education, Society, Leisure (Broad engagement via Migros Culture Percentage program)
Varies Hugely by program area
CHF 139 million (2022, Migros Culture Percentage total)
Monique Dornonville de la Cour – Foundation
None Found
Social welfare, likely healthcare related (Region unclear)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
MSC Foundation
https://mscfoundation.org/
Ocean conservation, Humanitarian aid, Education, Community support (Global, initiative of MSC Group)
Varies Significantly
Not Publicly Available
Natural Health Swiss Foundation
None Found
Likely promoting natural health methods, research or education
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Nestlé Foundation for the study of problems of nutrition in the world
https://www.nestlefoundation.org/
Human Nutrition Research in Low/Middle-Income Countries
Research grants vary (Small, Pilot, Training, Larger grants)
~ CHF 2-3 million (Estimate)
NOMIS Foundation
https://nomisfoundation.ch/
Basic Research (Supporting high-risk, interdisciplinary research across all fields)
Varies Significantly (Large, multi-year research grants)
Not Publicly Available (Significant funding levels)
Novo Nordisk Haemophilia Foundation
https://www.nnhf.org/
Improving access to care for people with haemophilia and allied bleeding disorders (Global)
Project-based, varies
~ CHF 5 million (Estimate)
Oak Foundation (Associate Partner)
https://oakfnd.org/
Environment, Child Abuse, Housing/Homelessness, International Human Rights, Issues Affecting Women, Learning Differences (Global)
Varies Significantly (Often large, multi-year grants)
$478 million (2022, Global)
ON Foundation
https://on-foundation.org/
Orthoregeneration (Research, Education in musculoskeletal regeneration)
Varies (Fellowships, research grants)
Not Publicly Available
OPO Foundation
https://www.opo.ch/en/opo-stiftung
Supporting training and development in the building/woodworking trades (Switzerland)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Oral Reconstruction Foundation
https://orfoundation.org/
Implant Dentistry (Research, Education)
Research grants vary
Not Publicly Available
Organization Baccalauréat International – IBO
https://www.ibo.org/
Providing International Baccalaureate (IB) educational programs (Global Education Organization)
Not Applicable (Educational Program Provider)
Not Applicable (Operational Revenue/Expenses)
Osteology Foundation
https://www.osteology.org/
Oral and Maxillofacial Tissue Regeneration (Research, Education)
Research grants vary
Not Publicly Available
Otto Erich Heynau Foundation
None Found
Social welfare, potentially cultural projects (Zurich region)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Otto and Veronika Kägi Foundation
None Found
Social welfare, potentially education or healthcare (Region unclear)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Palatine Foundation
None Found
Likely social welfare, culture or education (Region unclear)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Paul Reinhart Foundation
https://www.paulreinhartstiftung.ch/
Culture, Social Welfare, Education (Winterthur region focus)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Paul Schiller Foundation
https://www.paul-schiller-stiftung.ch/
Social innovation, culture, environment (Zurich/Switzerland)
~ CHF 25,000 (Estimate)
~ CHF 1.5 million (Estimate)
PeaceNexus Foundation
https://peacenexus.org/
Peacebuilding (Supporting organizations working on conflict resolution and peace, Business & Peace)
Project-based, varies
~ CHF 4-5 million (Estimate)
Peter Bopp Foundation for Research and Technology
https://www.peterboppstiftung.ch/
Supporting research and technology projects, particularly by young talents (linked to inspire/ETH Zurich)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Philipp and Henny Bender Foundation
None Found
Likely social welfare or culture (Zurich region)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Precious Forests Foundation (PFF)
https://preciousforestsfoundation.org/
Sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation (Tropics)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
R. and V. Draksler Foundation
None Found
Social welfare, potentially healthcare or education (Region unclear)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Ria & Arthur Dietschweiler Foundation
https://rad-stiftung.ch/
Supporting children and young people in need (Social, Education, Health) (Switzerland)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Cancer Research
https://www.risingtide-foundation.org/
Clinical Cancer Research (Patient-centric)
Varies (Research grants)
Not Publicly Available (Significant funding expected)
Robert Hahnloser Foundation
None Found (Likely related to art collection/Villa Flora Winterthur)
Art (Preserving Hahnloser Collection, supporting Villa Flora)
Not Applicable (Focus on collection)
Not Publicly Available
Roger Federer Foundation
https://rogerfedererfoundation.org/en/
Early Childhood Education (Southern Africa and Switzerland)
Varies Significantly (Program-based)
CHF 8.2 million (2022)
Sahee Foundation
https://sahee.org/en/
Rural Development (Agriculture, Water, Income Generation) (Peru, Eswatini)
~ CHF 30,000 (Estimate)
~ CHF 600,000 - 700,000
Schöpflin Foundation (Associated Partner)
https://schoepflin-stiftung.de/en/
Non-profit Journalism, Economy/Democracy, Migration/Integration, Education (Germany/Europe, base in Germany)
Varies Significantly
~ € 10 million+ (Estimate, primarily Germany)
Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship
https://www.schwabfound.org/
Promoting social entrepreneurship (Global network, partnership with World Economic Forum)
Not Applicable (Focus on network/convening)
Not Applicable
Swiss Charitable Society (SGG) (Associated Partner)
https://sgg-ssup.ch/en.html
Promoting social cohesion, civic engagement, volunteering (Switzerland)
Varies by program
~ CHF 1.5 - 2 million (Estimate for grant programs)
Swiss Interpreters Foundation
None Found (Possibly related to professional associations)
Supporting interpreters, possibly training or professional standards
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Seedling Foundation (Associate Partner)
https://seedlingfoundation.org/
Supporting children impacted by parental incarceration (Austin, Texas, USA - *Note: US Based*)
Program-based
Not Publicly Available
Sight and Life Foundation
https://sightandlife.org/
Nutrition (Addressing malnutrition, particularly micronutrients) (Global, initiative started by DSM)
Varies (Research, implementation projects)
Not Publicly Available
Somaha Foundation
None Found (Private foundation)
Likely social welfare, health or education
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Sophie and Karl Binding Foundation
https://www.binding-stiftung.ch/en/
Environment, Social Welfare, Culture (Switzerland)
~ CHF 50,000 - 60,000 (Estimate based on 2022)
CHF 9.3 million (2022)
Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation
https://www.johnsonstiftung.ch/en/
Culture (Visual Arts, Theatre, Dance, Music), Social (Conflict/Violence Prevention), Science (Medical Research - Bern)
~ CHF 26,000 (Estimate based on 2022)
CHF 10.5 million (2022)
Steinegg Foundation
None Found
Likely social welfare or cultural projects in the Appenzell/St.Gallen region
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Swiss Life's Perspectives Foundation
https://www.swisslife.com/en/corp/about-us/perspectives-foundation.html
Health promotion, integration into the job market (Switzerland, Germany, France)
Varies by country/program
EUR 1.75 million (2022)
Anne-Marie Schindler Foundation
https://stiftung-ams.ch/
Visual Arts (Supporting artists, exhibitions) (Switzerland)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Corymbo Foundation
https://www.corymbo.ch/en/
Education, Social Integration, Health for children and youth (Switzerland/Global)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Foundation of the Committee for UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein
https://stiftung.unicef.ch/en
Supporting UNICEF's work for children's rights and well-being (Fundraising/Endowment Management)
Not Applicable (Supports UNICEF)
Transferred to UNICEF (CHF 1.6 million in 2022)
Edith Maryon Foundation
https://www.maryon.ch/en/
Securing land and properties for social, cultural, or ecological use (Land Stewardship/Social Real Estate)
Not Applicable (Property acquisition/management focus)
Not Applicable
Foundation Focus on Women
https://www.stiftungfokusfrau.ch/
Supporting women in difficult life situations (Training, integration, health)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Fourfold Foundation
https://www.fourfold-foundation.org/
Supporting anthroposophical initiatives (Education, Curative Education, Biodynamic Agriculture, Medicine)
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available
Free Community Bank Foundation
None Found (Likely associated with Freie Gemeinschaftsbank)
Supporting anthroposophical and social initiatives
Not Publicly Available
Not Publicly Available