The purpose is to pursue, promote or contribute to charitable purposes through one-time or periodic donations, in particular by: Donations to charitable institutions and organizations that are exempt from tax liability in the canton of Zurich due to their charitable nature, or - in the case of an extracantonal seat - whose activities are in the general Swiss interest; Donations to needy individuals; Donations that are charitable according to the will of the founders, for example to old-age and youth homes, research institutes for cancer and AIDS research and other diseases, efforts to promote peaceful coexistence among different population groups, promotion of talents in scientific and artistic fields; is mainly active in Switzerland; can also support organizations based in Switzerland that fulfill purposes abroad in the sense of the foundation deed, e.g. in development aid (especially in Israel) and support in the event of natural disasters.