The foundation aims to support tax-exempt organizations and needy individuals who dedicate themselves to charitable and philanthropic purposes for the benefit of people or animals in Switzerland. Preference should be given to supporting tax-exempt organizations, needy or distressed individuals and families with a place of residence or registered office in Eastern Switzerland and the Canton of Zurich. In exceptional cases, grants may be made to tax-exempt, Christian organizations and Christian individuals with special commitment in the sense of the foundation's purpose. The foundation has a charitable character, does not pursue any commercial or self-help purpose and does not aim for profit.