Grant-making foundation in the
Canton of Bern

Stiftung Hilfsfonds GST

Since 1945 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Hilfsfonds GST provides financial contributions for projects and continuing education for GST members, members facing financial hardship due to illness or accident, and surviving dependants of deceased members. It also supports foreign veterinarians and organisations working to establish or improve veterinary services abroad, and promotes the health of the veterinary profession.

Fürsorgestiftung Schweizer Berufsverband der Pflegefachfrauen und Pflegefachmänner (SBK)

Since 1946 · 21–50 empl.

Fürsorgestiftung Schweizer Berufsverband der Pflegefachfrauen und Pflegefachmänner (SBK) supports SBK members experiencing financial difficulties. It provides direct financial assistance, interest-free loans, or covers the SBK membership fee.

HASLER STIFTUNG

Since 1948 · 1–10 empl.

HASLER STIFTUNG promotes information and communications technology (ICT) for the benefit of Switzerland as an intellectual and industrial centre. It finances or co-finances selected education, research and innovation projects in ICT.

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung

Since 1952 · 51–100 empl.

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der wissenschaftlichen Forschung funds research across all academic disciplines on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. It evaluates funding proposals and supports research teams and national and international collaboration in research.

Milton Ray Hartmann-Stiftung zur Förderung der Kultur-, Dokumentar- und Unterrichtsmedien

Since 1958 · 1–10 empl.

Milton Ray Hartmann-Stiftung zur Förderung der Kultur-, Dokumentar- und Unterrichtsmedien promotes the production and distribution of cultural, documentary, youth and educational media. It supports projects by schools and institutions, particularly those involving digital media, education and media literacy.

Personalfonds Post

Since 1961 · 1–10 empl.

Personalfonds Post supports employees and retirees of Swiss Post and their family members facing financial hardship. The foundation provides support grants and loans, as well as services related to budgeting and retirement planning and holiday discounts.

Stiftung für die Auslandschweizer

Since 1961 · 1–10 empl.

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.

Stiftung Suzanne und Ernst Zingg

Since 1968 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Suzanne und Ernst Zingg is a charitable foundation supporting people who are ill or in need of assistance. It helps fund home adaptations and specialist equipment, supports reintegration measures, and contributes to the training and further education of care staff.

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.

Stiftung zur Förderung der Übermittlungs- und Führungsunterstützungstruppen der Schweizerischen Armee

Since 1972 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung zur Förderung der Übermittlungs- und Führungsunterstützungstruppen der Schweizerischen Armee supports the Swiss Army’s communications and command support troops. It provides financial and personnel contributions to selected initiatives, supports the troops’ public outreach, and maintains a network linking the army, militia and relevant industries.

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.

Stiftung für klinisch-experimentelle Tumorforschung

Since 1972 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung für klinisch-experimentelle Tumorforschung promotes clinical and experimental research into cancer and congenital and acquired immune diseases. It supports research projects with private funds.

Stiftung Lydia Eymann

Since 1972 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Lydia Eymann supports arts and culture by providing cultural practitioners with space to live and work. It also awards a one-year literary grant to German-language authors.

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.

Fürsorgestiftung der Burgergemeinde Heimberg

Since 1976 · 11–20 empl.

Fürsorgestiftung der Burgergemeinde Heimberg supports social institutions in Switzerland that pursue the same purpose. Each year, around a dozen regionally established institutions in the social sector receive a donation.

Patientenfürsorgestiftung der Stiftung Siloah

Since 1976 · 11–20 empl.

Patientenfürsorgestiftung der Stiftung Siloah supports patients and residents of Siloah who are in need by covering the treatment costs of people without sufficient means. It is a charitable, non-profit foundation.

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.

Stiftung für Prävention und nicht versicherte Gebäudeschäden

Since 1980 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung für Prävention und nicht versicherte Gebäudeschäden provides financial support for preventive measures in addition to the GVB. It also assists building owners in the Canton of Bern with uninsured building damage, including damage caused by dry rot or gradual landslides, and supports protection against natural hazards.

Stiftung Robert Walser Biel

Since 1981 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Robert Walser Biel promotes the literary work of authors at the beginning of their careers. Every two years, it awards the Robert Walser Prize to a debut prose work in German and one in French.

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.

Stipendienfonds der Stadt Thun

Since 1983 · 21–50 empl.

Stipendienfonds der Stadt Thun supports vocational training, attendance at upper secondary schools, vocational education institutions and universities, as well as further professional training. It provides scholarships and interest-free loans.

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.

Stiftung Vinetum

Since 1986 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Vinetum supports selected projects in the social and cultural fields. The projects are intended to address a social need and serve the public interest, including initiatives for young people.

Stiftung Bonny-Fonds Bremgarten b. Bern

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Bonny-Fonds Bremgarten b. Bern is a foundation that provides grants and education loans for education and further training when financial hardship puts them at risk. It also assists residents over 70 who are in need with contributions towards housing costs and essential needs.

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.

Stiftung centro del bel libro

Since 1989 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung centro del bel libro uses its funds to support the technical and material equipment of the school in Ascona and the continuing education of its teachers. It also supports competitions and exhibitions and may provide financial assistance to prospective course participants.

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.