The purpose of the foundation is to provide assistance, through the allocation of funds or other assets, to (a) people in need, also with the aim of promoting their education and personal development, (b) organizations with charitable, religious, educational, social or cultural purposes, (c) individuals active in charitable, religious, educational, social, scientific or cultural fields, or (d) entities, organizations, institutions, and individuals, both public and private, whose exclusive or largely prevailing purpose is non-profit scientific research, particularly in the medical field, for the prevention and treatment of diseases and the development of biotechnology. Within the framework of its purpose, the foundation is active both in Switzerland and abroad. The foundation is non-profit and does not pursue any gain.