The foundation aims to research, preserve and disseminate the work of Rudolf Urech-Seon. It is active in Switzerland, mainly in the cantons of Bern and Aargau. It promotes projects that have a connection to the foundation's goals. To achieve its objectives, it can cooperate with other institutions or individuals. The focus is on exhibitions and publications, as well as the placement of works in private and public collections. The foundation can buy or sell works and conduct all business that is suitable for achieving its purpose. The foundation has a non-profit character. The foundation's profits and capital are exclusively dedicated to the aforementioned purpose. Commercial purposes are excluded. The foundation is politically and denominationally neutral. It does not publicly solicit donations or other contributions.