Voluntary provision of one-time or periodic support services to needy citizens of the city of St. Gallen and non-profit institutions with a seat or area of operation in the city of St. Gallen, particularly through the provision of contributions to education and training or retraining; Female and male descendants of the legators, subject to need, remain eligible to apply, even if they are not citizens of the city of St. Gallen; Corresponding proof of ancestry must be provided by applicants; The foundation board considers whether the applicants' basic attitude and way of life correspond to the Christian image of humanity. To the extent that the foundation's net income cannot be used for the above-mentioned main purpose, the foundation promotes cultural institutions in the city of St. Gallen in the sense of a secondary purpose. There are no legal claims in any case and cannot be granted by the foundation board; The foundation has a non-profit character and does not pursue any commercial purpose.