The foundation aims to promote archaeological research, finance archaeological excavations in Switzerland and abroad, particularly but not exclusively in the field of Roman history, as well as finance, promote and support students who are dedicated to archaeological research, particularly but not exclusively with a focus on Roman history. The foundation can also award scholarships to students at Swiss universities and provide financial support for exchange semesters of students at Swiss universities who are pursuing a study program within the scope of the foundation's purpose. Such benefits can also be granted to students at foreign universities who wish to attend a Swiss university. The foundation can also provide financial support for studies at Swiss universities within the scope of the foundation's purpose. The foundation can support young talented athletes, artists, and academics working in the cultural sector. To achieve its purpose, the foundation can collaborate with institutions of public and private law. In particular, the foundation can award scholarships for research within the scope of the foundation's purpose, organize lecture series and thematic seminars on topics mentioned in the foundation's purpose, and enable publications on this topic. The foundation can operate within the scope of the aforementioned activities both domestically and internationally. If necessary to ensure the sustainable achievement of the purpose, the foundation can also sell parts of the foundation's assets or encumber real estate with mortgages. The foundation has a non-profit character and refrains from political activity.