To manage in perpetuity the infant asylum established in Mendrisio by the late Mr. Giovanni Bernasconi qdm. Alfonso and continued by his children, as long as it is objectively and subjectively possible. The purpose of the foundation must be purely educational, supportive and philanthropic. The address will remain Christian and patriotic for all future times. The asylum, within its capacity and means, will be open indiscriminately to all children of families resident in Mendrisio, giving preference to the poor. In the event of impossibility to fulfill the purpose of managing the asylum, the foundation will have as an alternative purpose the implementation of cultural and beneficial activities in the building.