Grant-making foundation in the
Canton of Grisons

Willy Reber Stiftung

Since 1996 · 1–10 empl.

Willy Reber Stiftung preserves Willy Reber’s artistic work and makes it accessible to people interested in art. It also awards the Willy Reber Art Prize to artists working in painting, sculpture, graphic arts and ceramics.

Hans R. + M. Hämmerli-Stiftung

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.

Hans R. + M. Hämmerli-Stiftung provides charitable support for the maintenance and renovation of culturally significant buildings and sites. Its activities include historic houses and alpine farm buildings, as well as walking and hiking paths in Monstein and the side valleys of Davos.

Stiftung Pro Ortenstein

Since 1998 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Pro Ortenstein is a charitable, non-profit foundation dedicated to preserving the heritage value of Ortenstein Castle and its estate. It contributes to the restoration, maintenance and conservation of the castle and estate.

HC Davos Hockey Academy

Since 2002 · 21–50 empl.

HC Davos Hockey Academy supports talented youth ice hockey players of all ages in Graubünden and neighbouring regions. The foundation contributes to game operations, logistics and coaching, as well as training and performance facilities and the HCD Campus.

Med-Solutions Foundation St. Moritz

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

Med-Solutions Foundation St. Moritz is a charitable organization that supports education grants, scientific projects and clinical research. It also funds medical projects, particularly in Nepal, including orthopedic medical camps organized with the Nepal Orthopedic Hospital.

Fonds für Schneesportunterricht für Blinde und Sehbehinderte St. Moritz

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

Fonds für Schneesportunterricht für Blinde und Sehbehinderte St. Moritz funds snow-sports instruction for blind and visually impaired people. Its assets and income serve this purpose, and the fund is supported by donations.

hejaheja Stiftung Behindertensport Lenzerheide

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.

hejaheja Stiftung Behindertensport Lenzerheide supports and enables sports for people with disabilities in the Lenzerheide holiday region. Its activities include skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon and archery, as well as sporting and social events.

Stiftung BrockiGrischun

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung BrockiGrischun supports and promotes people with disabilities and people facing social disadvantage in Graubünden. It can also support charitable aid initiatives and projects, as well as people in need outside the region.

Nora's Stiftung für Haustiere in Not

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

Nora's Stiftung für Haustiere in Not supports abandoned pets and pet owners facing financial hardship. It contributes to veterinary costs and temporary pet care or accommodation, and supports improvements in the care and placement of pets.

foundation for happy dogs and people

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

foundation for happy dogs and people supports abandoned and relinquished dogs, including by funding their accommodation, care, rehabilitation, rehoming and veterinary treatment. The foundation also assists people facing financial difficulty with veterinary bills or other dog-related expenses.

Fundaziun la caura

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

Fundaziun la caura is a charitable foundation that supports goat and sheep farming through financial contributions. It focuses in particular on using the animals to maintain the cultural landscape and curb the spread of scrub in the upper Surselva.

Mariposa Stiftung

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

Mariposa Stiftung supports children in need or facing disadvantage and promotes child welfare and equal opportunities for all children, particularly social orphans. It provides direct assistance and grants to social institutions, organisations and projects with similar aims.

Stiftung Kultur im Waldhaus Sils

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Kultur im Waldhaus Sils promotes exchange between artists and society, the diversity of cultural expression, and the creation and communication of contemporary culture and art. It supports the continuation and development of the cultural programme at and around the Waldhaus and in the region.

Stiftung Mission Biathlon

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Mission Biathlon promotes biathlon in Switzerland and supports the infrastructure and operation of the Biathlon Arena Lenzerheide. It also supports Swiss biathletes, particularly young athletes, as well as projects and youth events.

UNIC TALENT FOUNDATION

Since 2017 · 21–50 empl.

UNIC TALENT FOUNDATION supports gifted and highly talented individuals with the potential to excel in sport, education, further education and other fields. Its support includes connecting talents with supporters, career guidance, knowledge transfer, and assistance with marketing and communications.

Fondation Sonja Knapp

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Sonja Knapp preserves, maintains, promotes and provides context for Sonja Knapp’s artistic work. It also supports activities in art, culture and music through grants, awards and maintenance contributions, and backs charitable projects in Switzerland and abroad run by organisations based or having an office in Switzerland.

Stiftung Archiv cultural Engiadina Bassa

Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Archiv cultural Engiadina Bassa acquires, finances and maintains the former schoolhouse for use by the Lower Engadine Cultural Archive, and may expand the building if needed. It can also support the archive in other ways.

SANUSPLANET Stiftung

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

SANUSPLANET Stiftung supports nonprofit organizations and projects working for the environment, animals and people. It collects donations and provides financial support to projects, including through a voting process.

Katholische Pfarreiheim-Stiftung Landquart

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

Starak Stiftung

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Starak Stiftung is a charitable grant-making foundation supporting activities that promote the well-being of children, young people and young adults. It focuses on projects in areas including social integration, education, arts and culture, sport, health, nutrition and the environment, particularly in the Engadin region.

Stiftung Spada

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Heidi-Stiftung

Since 1999 · 1–10 empl.·4.3(11)

Heidi-Stiftung promotes the story of Heidi by Johanna Spyri internationally and supports related literature, publications and cultural projects. Its activities include preserving authentic sites connected with the story and supporting projects that introduce children and young people to nature, traditions and culture.

Spendenstiftung SGO

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.·4.3(8)

Uccelin Fundaziun

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

Uccelin Fundaziun is an independent foundation that supports emerging talent in gastronomy. It awards scholarships for tailored training programmes in kitchen and service, providing practical experience with partner restaurants and producers.

Christian-Schmid-Fonds

Since 1963 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Christian-Schmid-Fonds is a scholarship foundation that provides grants for education and training to school pupils, apprentices and students. Applicants must be of the Evangelical faith and have both their residence and place of origin in the canton of Graubünden.

Stiftung SoliWerk

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Stiftung SoliWerk supports social projects, solidarity-based networking, and social, development and peace policy initiatives.

Stiftung GRÜN & CHROM

Since 2023 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung GRÜN & CHROM promotes the preservation and operational use of historic Rhätische Bahn vehicles and the railway’s cultural heritage. Its projects support the restoration of locomotives and matching passenger coaches in historic green and red liveries.

Stiftung Kurhaus Bergün

Since 2026 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung "Soliva"

Since 1980 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung "Soliva" promotes ecological principles in agriculture in Graubünden, particularly in crop production and animal husbandry, as well as ecologically sound cycles. It supports related projects through low-interest loans, non-repayable grants and awards.

Stiftung Hans und Engelina Gabriel-Brunold

Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Hans und Engelina Gabriel-Brunold supports residents of the Upper Engadine municipalities facing social hardship, using income from the foundation’s assets to provide grants. It helps ease financial emergencies, such as uncovered medical costs, when beneficiaries, insurers or other institutions cannot cover them.

Cresco Stiftung

Since 2026 · 1–10 empl.

Cresco Stiftung is a foundation that supports growth and personal development. It focuses on promoting science education and school education by providing financial support to existing projects.

VINDOBONA

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Peter Conradin von Planta, Fürstenau

Since 1928 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung vormals Bündner Heilstätte Arosa

Since 1930 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung St. Vinzenz Davos

Since 1932 · 1–10 empl.

Bata Schuh Stiftung

Since 1940 · 1–10 empl.

Graf Fabrice, von Gundlach und Payne Smith-Stiftung

Since 1951 · 1–10 empl.

Willem Mengelberg-Stiftung

Since 1951 · 1–10 empl.