The Foundation is non-profit and does not pursue any gain. The Foundation aims to carry out activities in the field of assistance, social solidarity in general and charity. In particular, the Foundation aims to provide, on an occasional or recurring basis, contributions to directly assist needy persons in Ticino, Switzerland or abroad; to finance private individuals, associations, entities, organizations and legal entities, both private and public, of any nationality, for initiatives, projects and specific activities promoted and carried out to assist needy persons in Ticino, Switzerland or abroad, whose purposes are in any case attributable to the purpose of the Foundation; to directly support the cultural development of the Canton of Ticino and, subsidiarily, in other regions of Switzerland; to support Ticinese families in the education of their children according to Christian principles, by creating and/or strengthening structures in general aimed at allowing school, training, recreational and artistic activities, as well as financing projects, entities, institutions and structures and initiatives aimed at creating and promoting every form of culture, creativity and leisure activities for young people. The Foundation may not carry out activities other than those referred to in this article, except for those directly connected to them and in any case not prevalent.