Grant-making foundation in the
Canton of Aargau

Hans und Lina Blattner-Stiftung

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

Hans und Lina Blattner-Stiftung supports cultural and charitable projects and institutions in the Canton of Aargau, with preference for projects connected to Aarau. It provides start-up, general support and project grants.

Josef und Margrit Killer-Schmidli Stiftung

Since 1989 · 1–10 empl.

Josef und Margrit Killer-Schmidli Stiftung supports cultural, social and educational activities and projects. Applications for funding must be submitted using the official application form.

Aargauische Stiftung für Gesang und Musik

Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.

Aargauische Stiftung für Gesang und Musik supports talented singers and musicians, choirs, brass bands, orchestras and music theatre. It provides financial contributions and prize money, and enables public performances in the Canton of Aargau.

Gemeinnützige Stiftung Meisterschwanden

Since 1993 · 1–10 empl.

Gemeinnützige Stiftung Meisterschwanden supports people facing social hardship, as well as pupils and former pupils in education. It can also provide affordable housing or cover housing costs.

L.H.B. Stiftung

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.

L.H.B. Stiftung supports people in need, particularly older residents, their family members and patients in need. It provides one-off financial assistance in the Fricktal region and supports housing with care for older people.

Stiftung Hilfskasse des CLEVS

Since 1995 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Hilfskasse des CLEVS is a public-law foundation that supports teachers in need and their relatives. It provides financial assistance to people in the fields of education and schooling, and supports institutions, organisations, projects and publications in these fields in exceptional cases.

Stiftung Pro Fricktal

Since 2001 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Pro Fricktal promotes cultural and folkloric activities and youth work in the Fricktal region. It supports residents in need with grants for education and vocational reintegration, and contributes to preserving and developing the region’s environment, as well as supporting start-ups and cultural practitioners.

Lions-Club-Baden-Stiftung

Since 2002 · 21–50 empl.

Schweizerische Diabetes-Stiftung

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.

Schweizerische Diabetes-Stiftung promotes and supports scientific research into diabetes mellitus and related medical and social-medical studies. It also supports public information about diabetes, its detection and treatment, education for people with diabetes, and awards research and quality prizes.

Stiftung zur Förderung der Ausbildung für die Spital-, Heim- und Gemeinschaftsgastronomie

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung zur Förderung der Ausbildung für die Spital-, Heim- und Gemeinschaftsgastronomie promotes education and training in hospital, residential-home and community catering in Switzerland. It provides financial support for sector-specific continuing education, projects to develop qualified professionals, and teaching materials and publications relevant to the sector.

Lore und Rudolf Summermatter - Stiftung

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.

Lore und Rudolf Summermatter - Stiftung awards non-repayable study grants to financially needy, capable students who wish to begin or continue studies in engineering and environmental technology or computer science at FHNW.

Ortsbürgerstiftung Villmergen

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

Ortsbürgerstiftung Villmergen promotes cultural, social and community life in the interests of the municipality of Villmergen.

Stiftung der Schweizer Musikanten in memoriam Stephan Jaeggi

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung der Schweizer Musikanten in memoriam Stephan Jaeggi preserves and promotes the work and musical legacy of composer Stephan Jaeggi. It awards the annual Stephan Jaeggi Prize to recognise contributions as composers, arrangers or performers, as well as a person’s overall work and commitment to Swiss wind music.

ABB Jürgen Dormann Foundation for Engineering Education

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

ABB Jürgen Dormann Foundation for Engineering Education supports the education of talented engineering and natural sciences students through scholarships and financial contributions toward study costs. Students at ABB Technikerschule may also receive financial assistance and support from an ABB mentor.

FONDATION CATHERINE GIDE

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

FONDATION CATHERINE GIDE preserves and promotes André Gide’s literary heritage. It supports literary research and interdisciplinary cultural projects, and provides support for publications, authors and artists.

Stiftung Topas

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Topas is a charitable family foundation that supports projects and organisations working in social, charitable, humanitarian, educational, cultural, sporting, scientific, medical and environmental fields. It also promotes youth activities, ethical values, education for people with limited means and the economic development of disadvantaged areas, through grants or loans.

Soliday Stiftung Schweiz

Since 2008 · 11–20 empl.

Soliday Stiftung Schweiz supports charitable social projects promoting social cohesion, integration, early childhood development and education. A particular focus of its grants is on children from families affected by poverty.

Soliday Stiftung Aargau

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.

Soliday Stiftung Aargau supports social projects that promote social cohesion, integration, early childhood development and education. Its support focuses in particular on children from families affected by poverty.

stiftung fhnw

Since 2010 · 21–50 empl.

stiftung fhnw funds innovative projects in research, development and teaching at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). It supports researchers and students in putting ideas into practice and translating knowledge into practical solutions.

Stiftung pro anicare

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung pro anicare promotes animal health and an environment suited to animals. It supports animal welfare organisations, medical care for animals without owners, the development of veterinary disciplines, and the training and continuing education of veterinary professionals.

Empathie-Stiftung für Tiere und Umwelt

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

Empathie-Stiftung für Tiere und Umwelt works to bring together and support non-profit organisations and individuals pursuing similar goals. Its activities include supporting initiatives for farm and laboratory animals, animal shelters and sanctuaries, as well as environmental, climate and biodiversity protection.

Stiftung OL SCHWEIZ

Since 2019 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung OL SCHWEIZ promotes orienteering throughout Switzerland by supporting sustainable projects. It focuses particularly on motivating and enabling young people to run and navigate in nature.

Green Leaves Ausbildungs-Stiftung

Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.

Green Leaves Ausbildungs-Stiftung supports education and vocational training projects for people facing financial disadvantage in Switzerland and abroad. It funds projects at schools, universities and training facilities, including costs for tuition, learning materials, teachers and scholarships.

Stiftung Wunderbar

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Wunderbar supports disadvantaged people and people in need, as well as institutions pursuing similar aims. It also works in animal and nature conservation and supports institutions active in these fields.

Stiftung Handball Jugendförderung Aargau

Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Handball Jugendförderung Aargau promotes grassroots handball, with a focus on youth development. It supports introductory courses, holiday camps, integration projects and young talent, including through financial assistance.

Lebensraum Aargau - die gemeinnützige Stiftung der Aargauischen Kantonalbank (AKB)

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.

Lebensraum Aargau - die gemeinnützige Stiftung der Aargauischen Kantonalbank (AKB) supports charitable projects that promote quality of life in Aargau and the Olten-Gösgen-Gäu region. Its funding areas include community and social affairs, arts and culture, sport and health promotion, and the environment, nature and animal welfare.

Franke Stiftung

Since 1941 · 1–10 empl.

Franke Stiftung is listed in the Franke website imprint under Franke Management AG in Aarburg. The website presents the Home Solutions, Coffee Systems and Foodservice Systems business areas, including products, systems and services for kitchens, coffee and foodservice applications.

Konzertfonds Wohlen

Since 1967 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Konzertfonds Wohlen is the promotion of cultural life in the municipality of Wohlen through the organization and implementation of concerts.

Stiftung für Geriatrie und palliative Betreuung

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung für Geriatrie und palliative Betreuung supports older, ill, multimorbid and dying people through comprehensive care and support. It helps fund measures that maintain the best possible quality of life, including hospice stays, additional therapies and respite services for family carers.

Altius Research and Prevention Foundation

Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.

Altius Research and Prevention Foundation promotes science, research and public health, particularly in preventing and treating overuse conditions and injuries of the musculoskeletal system and mental health disorders. Its activities include supporting registers, epidemiological projects and the implementation of scientific findings in prevention and treatment.

Markus Kaufmann-Stiftung

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(8)

Markus Kaufmann-Stiftung is a charitable foundation that supports social, cultural and artistic initiatives, as well as youth sports and leisure projects. Its funding focuses on Dietikon and Hägglingen, the Limmattal and the Freiamt.

Stiftung Tierheim Arolfingen

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.·4.2(83)

Stiftung zur Förderung und Unterstützung des Kinderheims Brugg

Since 2011 · 21–50 empl.·3.6(26)

Stiftung für psychosomatische, ganzheitliche Medizin Rheinfelden

Since 1985 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Stiftung für psychosomatische, ganzheitliche Medizin Rheinfelden promotes holistic, psychosomatic medicine that considers physical, psychological and social factors. It supports therapeutic, social, scientific and cultural institutions and projects, and holds a stake in Schützen Rheinfelden Holding AG.

Major Tschamper Fonds

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

Major Tschamper Fonds is a foundation that supports members of the armed forces in emergencies. It assists eligible people connected to the Aargau recruitment canton in cases of hardship and military formations from battalion level upwards with obligations not covered by military compensation.

Stiftung für Kaufmännische Berufsbildung des Kaufmännischen Verbandes Aarau-Mittelland

Since 2019 · 101–500 empl.·3.1(96)

Manuela-Geiger-Stiftung für Aus- und Weiterbildung

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.·1.0(1)

Manuela-Geiger-Stiftung für Aus- und Weiterbildung provides financial support to people completing vocational apprenticeships, higher vocational training or university studies. Priority is given to applicants training in healthcare or social services and to those residing in the canton of Aargau.

Initiative Schweiz Stiftung

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Initiative Schweiz Stiftung promotes innovation and entrepreneurship for the benefit of the Swiss economy and society. It supports innovative ideas and projects and presents the Prix Suisse to people for their contributions to Switzerland.