Grant-making foundation in the
Canton of Fribourg

Los Lorentes Foundation

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

Los Lorentes Foundation is a non-profit Swiss foundation. It develops and supports people, activities, projects, organisations and associations working in line with the mission of Jesus Christ.

Swiss Osteopathy Science Foundation

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.

Swiss Osteopathy Science Foundation supports master’s-level osteopathy education and promotes osteopathic research and its dissemination. It provides scholarships and awards for osteopaths, students, researchers and osteopathy programmes.

Fondation PETRAM

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation PETRAM is a charitable foundation that supports people in need, particularly children and older people, through donations, scholarships and other forms of assistance. It also supports projects in education, health, the arts and culture, and the environment.

FONDATION VINCENT MERKLE

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

FONDATION VINCENT MERKLE provides financial support to young talents residing in the Canton of Fribourg for advanced studies at demanding institutions in Switzerland and abroad. It also supports public-benefit institutions in the fields of culture, social services, public health and science.

Flos Carmeli

Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Pro-Gruyères

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Pro-Gruyères is organizing a fundraising campaign with the Municipality of Gruyères to finance the “La Cité retrouvée” project. The project involves renewing public spaces and improving lighting in the medieval town.

Fondation Oeuvre Saint-Justin - Stiftung Justinus-Werk

Since 2023 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Oeuvre Saint-Justin - Stiftung Justinus-Werk supports access to education by awarding scholarships to students. It also operates student residences and provides accommodation for students.

VALDAVY

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of VALDAVY is to cover the total cost of burial for infants in the Murten region and to offer a free organization and implementation of the burial for the relatives.

Fondation Jacques Loew

Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Jacques Loew preserves the legacy of Jacques Loew and supports projects that introduce people to the Bible through creative, accessible and open approaches.

Stiftung METACENTER-Sozialprojekte

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

Stiftung METACENTER-Sozialprojekte supports private schools and educational projects in Switzerland and India. It contributes to infrastructure and operating costs and to rebuilding schools and educational projects after disasters.

Fondation SOS futures mamans

Since 2024 · 1–10 empl.·4.6(12)

Fondation SOS futures mamans provides financial support to SOS futures mamans associations in Switzerland and abroad. The associations assist pregnant women and mothers regardless of religion, ethnicity or social situation, with moral, material, financial, medical, administrative or legal support.

Fondation Carbon Fri

Since 2024 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Carbon Fri promotes lower CO₂ emissions and a sustainable economy. It awards a label to businesses, products, services, processes and events in the canton of Fribourg, and directs the funds raised to local emissions-reduction projects. The foundation also organizes seminars and training on sustainability.

Fondation JLS Health Concept

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.·4.3(16)

Fondation Noah pour les graines de champion

Since 2023 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation Noah pour les graines de champion is a foundation that provides financial support to young athletes pursuing a professional sports career. It supports young athletes from the districts of Veveyse and Gruyère and commemorates Noah.

Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Zentrum

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.·3.0(1)

Stiftung Heilpädagogisches Zentrum promotes a special-education approach in the Swiss school and education system and advocates the rights of people with disabilities to holistic education, support and quality of life. Its activities include supporting practical special-education work, professional training, research, and selected research and practice projects.

Fondation "Le Hérisson"

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation "Le Hérisson" assists people in need from the Swiss travelling community. It assesses urgent needs and provides targeted support where possible, including help with food, clothing, school supplies and heating.

Fondation Blumisberg & Golf

Since 2026 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Blumisberg & Golf works to preserve and maintain the buildings and landscape of the Domaine Blumisberg and promote architectural heritage. It supports access to golf for young people and people with disabilities, funding activities and projects of the Golf & Country Club Blumisberg.

FONDATION SAINT-JOSEPH & SAINT-LAURENT

Since 1922 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Emmanuel de Vevey

Since 1930 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Madeleine

Since 1939 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation St-Jacques Le Majeur

Since 1955 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Auguste Jordan

Since 1959 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation instituée en vue de promouvoir la formation professionnelle dans le canton de Fribourg

Since 1965 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Feldpausch-de Boer pour l'institut médiéval de Fribourg

Since 1965 · 1–10 empl.

Georg Tesch-Stiftung

Since 1969 · 1–10 empl.

FONDATION MAURICE SANDOZ ET MARGUERITE DE REDING

Since 1969 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Madame Albert Nussbaumer

Since 1969 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Ort

Since 1973 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Charlotte Nicolas Carmé-Humbert

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

Fonds d'aide aux handicapés Joseph Pasquier

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Déposieux

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Hospice de Fégely

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Claude Blancpain pour le soutien de la culture française à Fribourg

Since 1976 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Paul Jaquier

Since 1977 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Rieter-Lorétan

Since 1977 · 1–10 empl.

FONDATION DE SOLIDARITE CHRETIENNE-SOCIALE DU CANTON DE FRIBOURG

Since 1978 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Dr Jacques Bullet en faveur de la jeunesse bourgeoisiale d'Estavayer-le-Lac

Since 1979 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung für schweizerisches Baurecht

Since 1979 · 1–10 empl.