The foundation's purpose is to support and promote social, humanitarian, cultural, ecological and other non-profit, tax-exempt projects, as well as non-profit, tax-exempt institutions and organizations in Switzerland and in foreign developing and emerging countries, as well as in war and disaster zones, using the foundation's capital and its returns, as well as donations from third parties. It particularly supports projects aimed at improving nature, environmental and animal protection. The foundation can also promote young talents in the field of music and culture by awarding scholarships or financing instruments, provided that such support services are directed exclusively at financially disadvantaged, needy individuals. Sponsorship contributions and prizes can also be awarded within the framework of the foundation's purpose. The foundation is primarily active in Switzerland within the framework of its purpose, but can also support aid projects abroad. The foundation can acquire, manage and sell assets and properties to fulfill the foundation's purpose. The foundation can also work with other corporations or individuals to achieve its purpose. The foundation is politically and denominationally neutral, has a non-profit character and does not pursue any commercial purpose. It does not strive for profit, which it would not distribute again in the form of funding.