The primary purpose of the foundation is to provide non-profit support and promotion, mainly of vocational training for young people residing in Switzerland, preferably with a connection to Zurich, who are particularly financially disadvantaged and do not receive or receive insufficient private support or public-law scholarships. In addition, the foundation specifically promotes vocational training for goldsmiths and similar professions. To this end, it can award prizes. Furthermore, the foundation aims to support young unemployed people residing in Switzerland, preferably with a connection to Zurich, who must complete vocational training or retraining to achieve economic independence and do not receive or expect sufficient financial assistance from other sources, private or public. The foundation is neutral in terms of religion, denomination, and politics.