Grant-making foundation in
Bern

Hilfskasse-Stiftung des Schweizerischen Bäcker-Confiseurmeister-Verbandes

Since 1964 · 21–50 empl.

SOMAZZI STIFTUNG

Since 1964 · 1–10 empl.

SOMAZZI STIFTUNG recognises women and women’s organisations working for gender equality, education, peace and freedom, human rights, and human dignity. Its board awards a prize annually; the foundation does not provide other funding or grants.

Stanley Thomas Johnson Stiftung

Since 1969 · 11–20 empl.

Stanley Thomas Johnson Stiftung supports projects in culture, humanitarian aid and medical research. It also funds education and school projects, as well as individual educational grants in the Canton of Bern, with the aim of improving living conditions and fostering mutual cultural understanding.

Gottfried und Julia Bangerter-Rhyner-Stiftung

Since 1970 · 11–20 empl.

Gottfried und Julia Bangerter-Rhyner-Stiftung supports medical research, healthcare institutions and initiatives, and tax-exempt social welfare organizations. Its activities include funding medical research projects, early-career researchers and social projects, and it may also carry out its own projects.

Schweizerische Stiftung Pro Venezia

Since 1972 · 11–20 empl.

Schweizerische Stiftung Pro Venezia raises funds to preserve and restore cultural heritage in Venice. It supports projects involving historically or art-historically significant buildings and artworks, and coordinates related efforts in Switzerland.

Emil und Beatrice Gürtler-Schnyder von Wartensee Stiftung

Since 1973 · 11–20 empl.

Emil und Beatrice Gürtler-Schnyder von Wartensee Stiftung provides support to individuals and charitable and social organisations in Switzerland. It particularly supports services for children who are blind, deaf, hard of hearing or have cerebral palsy, as well as education for young people in need.

STIFTUNG GERTRUD KURZ

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

STIFTUNG GERTRUD KURZ supports projects that promote participation and recognition for people disadvantaged because of their background. It funds initiatives that foster integration, mutual understanding and coexistence between the Swiss and foreign populations.

Karl Jaberg-Stiftung

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

Animalfree Research

Since 1976 · 11–20 empl.

Animalfree Research is a foundation working to replace and reduce animal experiments. It promotes animal-free research methods, supports related research projects, and informs the public and policymakers about alternatives to animal testing.

Bürgi-Willert-Stiftung

Since 1976 · 11–20 empl.

Bürgi-Willert-Stiftung provides support for people in social need, particularly older people and socially vulnerable or disadvantaged young people, and for organisations working in these areas. It also supports cultural activities and young artists, and awards an annual prize for contributions in the cultural or social fields.

Worlddidac Award Foundation

Since 1977 · 1–10 empl.

Worlddidac Award Foundation awards the Worlddidac Award together with the Worlddidac Association for teaching materials and educational solutions. Submitted products are assessed by teachers and an international panel of experts, including for pedagogical suitability, quality and sustainability.

Berner Stiftung für Radio und Fernsehen

Since 1982 · 11–20 empl.

Berner Stiftung für Radio und Fernsehen is a foundation that supports the range and quality of radio and television programmes. It promotes content that fosters understanding between German-speaking Switzerland and Romandy or covers topics from the cantons of Bern, Fribourg and Valais, and awards prizes for audiovisual contributions.

Humanitäre Stiftung SRK

Since 1985 · 21–50 empl.

Humanitäre Stiftung SRK supports the Swiss Red Cross in carrying out humanitarian work in Switzerland and abroad, and funds projects of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It also contributes to the supply of blood products through voluntary, unpaid blood donation and supports research and development in transfusion medicine.

Stiftung für Leberkrankheiten

Since 1985 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung für Leberkrankheiten funds research and education and training in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases at the Faculty of Medicine in Bern. Its support includes research projects, early-career hepatology researchers and equipment for liver research.

Kulturfonds Suissimage

Since 1988 · 11–20 empl.

Kulturfonds Suissimage is an independent foundation that provides financial support for Swiss filmmaking and film and audiovisual culture. Its activities include supporting Swiss fiction and documentary films for cinema release, as well as other projects and initiatives in the audiovisual sector.

Berner Stiftung für krebskranke Kinder und Jugendliche

Since 1988 · 11–20 empl.

Berner Stiftung für krebskranke Kinder und Jugendliche supports the diagnosis, treatment and care of children and adolescents with cancer at the University Clinic for Paediatrics in Bern, and contributes to research into childhood and adolescent cancers. It funds projects aimed at improving treatment, follow-up care and the quality of life of patients and their families.

Walter, Ruedi und Emma Brändli-Stiftung

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

Walter, Ruedi und Emma Brändli-Stiftung supports young people with physical disabilities in the canton of Bern. It provides direct financial assistance, funds projects, and rents some fully accessible apartments to people who need them.

Professor Heinrich Greinacher-Stiftung

Since 1989 · 11–20 empl.

Professor Heinrich Greinacher-Stiftung supports early-career researchers through a doctoral prize and funding for study trips, seminar and conference attendance, and research stays. It also awards the Heinrich Greinacher Prize.

Solidaritätsfonds SUISSIMAGE

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Solidaritätsfonds SUISSIMAGE is a foundation that supports film-sector professionals in difficult circumstances and helps improve retirement provision for Suissimage members. It provides financial assistance and professional advice, and support may also be available to affected family members.

Jürg George Bürki Stiftung

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Jürg George Bürki Stiftung supports professional small-scale performing arts productions in Switzerland through one-off grants. It funds productions in spoken theatre, music theatre and dance.

Stiftung Sozialkasse der Universität Bern

Since 1992 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung Sozialkasse der Universität Bern supports students enrolled at the University of Bern who face an acute, unforeseen and temporary financial emergency and are expected to be close to completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. It provides short-term financial assistance to bridge an emergency during one semester, but does not award scholarships or loans.

Stipendienfonds für die Musikschule Konservatorium Bern

Since 1992 · 11–20 empl.

Stipendienfonds für die Musikschule Konservatorium Bern provides financial support to music students who cannot apply for a City of Bern scholarship or need additional assistance through talent-development programmes. Donations to the fund support this work.

Stiftung Auto Recycling Schweiz

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Auto Recycling Schweiz promotes the environmentally sound disposal of motor vehicles registered in Switzerland. It supports the recycling of end-of-life vehicles and the recovery of raw materials and energy.

Hans-Sigrist-Stiftung

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.

Hans-Sigrist-Stiftung promotes scientific and academic research and recognizes outstanding scholarly work with an annual prize in a changing field. It also supports a research symposium and provides supplementary grants to visiting professors and postdoctoral researchers.

Stiftung für anthroposophisch erweiterte Medizin und Therapie

Since 1995 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung für anthroposophisch erweiterte Medizin und Therapie is a charitable foundation that promotes anthroposophically extended medicine. It operates a therapy fund to help people with limited financial means and no supplementary insurance access medically necessary therapies, and supports research and training projects.

Manuelstiftung

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.

Manuelstiftung supports pensioners in need who live in care homes, particularly by contributing to their residential costs. It also promotes cultural activities, provides performance and exhibition opportunities for artists, and organises cultural events open to the public.

Teleproduktions-Fonds GmbH

Since 1996 · 1–10 empl.

Teleproduktions-Fonds GmbH supports the development and production of television programmes by independent Swiss production companies. Its activities promote audiovisual creation and cultural diversity.

Schweizerischer Fonds für Hilfe bei nicht versicherbaren Elementarschäden

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.

Schweizerischer Fonds für Hilfe bei nicht versicherbaren Elementarschäden is a foundation that provides financial contributions for damage caused by unpredictable natural events that cannot be insured. It supports individuals and local organisations when insurance benefits and public funds do not cover the damage.

STIFTUNG ARCA

Since 1999 · 11–20 empl.

STIFTUNG ARCA supports private charitable initiatives and projects in the field of addiction. It provides funding particularly to people and institutions carrying out recognised addiction-prevention work that are largely excluded from public support.

Werner und Hedy Berger-Janser - Stiftung zur Erforschung der Krebskrankheiten

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.

Werner und Hedy Berger-Janser - Stiftung zur Erforschung der Krebskrankheiten supports research in Switzerland into all types of benign and malignant cancer in both conventional and alternative medicine. It provides support for relevant research projects.

Stiftung für medizinische Weiterbehandlung, Rehabilitation und Prävention BRH

Since 2002 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung für medizinische Weiterbehandlung, Rehabilitation und Prävention BRH supports measures and projects in medical follow-up care, rehabilitation and prevention. Its focus areas include digitalisation and outpatient rehabilitation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and education and training.

Heinz Schöffler-Stiftung

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.

Heinz Schöffler-Stiftung is a charitable grant-making foundation that supports people in need in Switzerland, particularly blind people and those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. It also funds charitable institutions and projects that assist people in need.

Präventionsstiftung der Kantonalen Gebäudeversicherungen

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.

Präventionsstiftung der Kantonalen Gebäudeversicherungen promotes research, analysis and coordination of integrated, building-related risk management for natural hazards. It initiates and supports research and implementation projects and communicates their findings.

Stiftung für die Ausbildung von Chiropraktoren

Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung für die Ausbildung von Chiropraktoren raises funds to support the education of chiropractors at Swiss universities. It may also carry out its own projects and undertake tasks in related fields.

Oeschger-Hintermann Stiftung der NHG

Since 2003 · 21–50 empl.

CABO VERDE Stiftung für Bildung

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.

CABO VERDE Stiftung für Bildung supports educational projects for children and young people, primarily in Cabo Verde. Working with local partner organisations, it promotes access to early childhood, school and vocational education, as well as tutoring and equal opportunities.

Stiftung Berner Heimatschutz

Since 2004 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung Berner Heimatschutz provides financial support for projects and measures undertaken by Berner Heimatschutz. It primarily funds construction, planning and quality-assurance work aimed at preserving landscapes, townscapes, historic sites, and cultural and natural monuments in the Canton of Bern.

Senn-Stiftung

Since 2006 · 11–20 empl.

Senn-Stiftung is a foundation dedicated to preserving the character of a historic country estate. It protects the Bernese estate at Melchenbühl, including its patrician house and associated buildings, and makes distributions to selected charitable and public-benefit institutions in Switzerland.