Grant-making foundation in the
Canton of Nidwalden

Kuoni und Hugentobler - Stiftung

Since 1957 · 1–10 empl.

Kuoni und Hugentobler - Stiftung is a corporate foundation that holds stakes in businesses originating from the former Kuoni Group and seeks to maintain their business activities on a lasting basis. It also supports charitable projects that protect the environment as a basis for sustainable tourism and assist disadvantaged children in tourism regions.

SCHINDLER KULTURSTIFTUNG

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

SCHINDLER KULTURSTIFTUNG supports cultural and cultural-scientific work by residents of Nidwalden and Nidwalden citizens living elsewhere. It provides financial assistance, purchases works, and awards recognition and support prizes.

Kamillo Eisner-Stiftung

Since 1976 · 1–10 empl.

Kamillo Eisner-Stiftung pursues philanthropic aims and promotes improvements in human living conditions, particularly in healthcare. In specific cases, it may support people in social need or with a particular need for assistance, and it can promote the development of foundations through advice and coordination.

Stiftung der Schmiedgassaktion Stans

Since 1981 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung der Schmiedgassaktion Stans provides support payments to families and individuals belonging to the Schmiedgassaktion. Under its regulations, grants are available for circumstances including specified birthdays, completion of an apprenticeship or studies, hospital or health-resort stays, and bereavement.

Polizeistiftung Schweiz

Since 1990 · 11–20 empl.

Polizeistiftung Schweiz supports members of cantonal, regional and municipal police forces and their family members through one-off or recurring grants. Assistance is intended for physical or psychological harm suffered in the course of duty, social hardship through no fault of the affected person, and hardship affecting relatives following a police member’s death or disability.

Stiftung PRO ARTE DOMUS

Since 1992 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung PRO ARTE DOMUS supports the preservation and renovation of historic and protected buildings dating from before 1900. It awards grants towards renovation costs and may provide loans in specific cases.

Res und Lilly Lussi-Stiftung Ennetbürgen

Since 1996 · 21–50 empl.

Res und Lilly Lussi-Stiftung Ennetbürgen supports cultural institutions, events and initiatives in the municipality of Ennetbürgen. It also supports social institutions and people in need who live in the municipality.

help and hear foundation

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Help and Hear' is to support and promote people with hearing impairments, particularly through the financing of projects and partner organizations that are committed to training medical personnel, providing hearing aids and implantable hearing systems, as well as supporting clinics and people in need.

Markant-Stiftung

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

Markant-Stiftung supports cultural and charitable projects, primarily in Central Switzerland. Its grants include projects in music, theatre, visual arts, film and literature, as well as social initiatives for young people, people with disabilities and disadvantaged groups.

Organic World Foundation

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

Organic World Foundation supports and invests in ecological, social and humanitarian projects in areas including education, health, sustainable agriculture and sustainable technologies. It connects donors with local project partners and monitors how funds are used.

Stiftung Vascular International

Since 1996 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the Vascular International Foundation is to promote vascular surgery through research, education and training of vascular surgeons, technological advancement of medical products, and support for patients with vascular diseases. This includes, in particular: conducting practical training courses and internships for vascular surgeons; developing and publishing standards in vascular surgery; promoting young talent in developing countries through scholarships and training models; supporting clinical projects and studies; awarding prizes for scientific and clinical work in vascular surgery; operating the VASCULAR INTERNATIONAL School for the education and training of vascular surgeons; and supporting patients through the online platform meinezweitmeinung.ch for obtaining second opinions from specialist physicians.

Fondazione Dr. Martin Othmar Winterhalter

Since 1947 · 1–10 empl.