Grant-making foundation in the
Canton of Obwalden

Wohlfahrtsfonds der Bio-Familia AG, Sachseln

Since 1971 · 51–100 empl.·4.6(137)

Wohlfahrtsfonds der Bio-Familia AG, Sachseln is a Swiss company that offers muesli, snacks and other breakfast-related products. The website presents different muesli ranges, gift items, nuts and recipe ideas.

St. Benediktus-Stiftung

Since 2020 · 21–50 empl.·4.7(491)

The Abbey of Engelberg is a religious institution that encompasses a wide range of activities. The core activity of the abbey is the exercise of religious and spiritual tasks, including church services, parish life and religious education. In addition, the abbey operates various services and businesses, such as a school (Abbey School), a carpentry workshop (Abbey Carpentry), gastronomy, household services and renovation. It also offers various services for guests, including guest stays, guided tours of the abbey and events. Overall, the core activity of the Abbey of Engelberg can be described as the combination of religious and spiritual tasks with various services and businesses aimed at supporting people and fulfilling their wishes.

Breisacher Stiftung

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.·4.8(19)

Breisacher Stiftung supports young people and social projects in the region. It recognizes young professionals from Obwalden and Nidwalden for their achievements in vocational education and training.

Hermann und Marianne Straniak-Stiftung

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

Hermann und Marianne Straniak-Stiftung supports elderly people in need in the Canton of Obwalden and promotes humanitarian efforts. It also advances the aims of the European Convention on Human Rights and dialogue between Eastern and Western philosophical thought.

STIFTUNG DR. J.E. BRANDENBERGER, Erfinder des Cellophans, errichtet von seiner Tochter, Irma Marthe Brandenberger

Since 1987 · 11–20 empl.

STIFTUNG DR. J.E. BRANDENBERGER, Erfinder des Cellophans, errichtet von seiner Tochter, Irma Marthe Brandenberger awards an annual prize to Swiss citizens who make sustained efforts to improve people’s material or immaterial living conditions. It recognises contributions to the common good and the promotion and preservation of humanitarian culture.

Styger Stiftung für Kinder

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

Styger Stiftung für Kinder supports educational institutions and projects for children in Switzerland that pursue an inclusive aim. It backs initiatives that provide children with a stable environment, schooling and opportunities for personal development.

Andan Foundation

Since 2017 · 21–50 empl.

Andan Foundation is a non-profit humanitarian foundation supporting people displaced by war, conflict and climate change. It promotes their self-reliance and inclusion through economic and financial opportunities, education, vocational training, employment and entrepreneurship, and works with private-sector and humanitarian partners.

Stiftung Obwalden Finanzhaushalt

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Obwalden Finanzhaushalt collects voluntary contributions and invests the resulting foundation assets to generate returns. It uses those returns to support public services in the canton of Obwalden, particularly in health, education, social affairs, natural hazard protection and infrastructure.

Stiftung Backpack

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Backpack is a non-profit foundation that provides scholarships to help women access higher education in leadership, biosciences, medicine and technology. It works with academic partners including IMD and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.

Sarner Kollegi-Stiftung

Since 2020 · 21–50 empl.

Sarner Kollegi-Stiftung is an ecclesiastical foundation. It allocates, invests and manages donated funds to support the religious and cultural purposes of the Benediktiner-Kollegium and the Benedictine monastery of Muri-Gries. Donations have been used for the upkeep of the Kollegikirche and for liturgical celebrations.

Stiftung Beatrice-Caterina Zai

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Beatrice-Caterina Zai supports projects to combat poverty, particularly in education, the environment, hygiene and medicine, with a particular focus on girls in need. It also supports cultural events, the preservation of local cultural objects, and nature and environmental protection projects.

Cimbria Foundation

Since 2005 · 11–20 empl.

Cimbria Foundation is a foundation that promotes and supports social and humanitarian projects. Its activities include agricultural training, food self-sufficiency, and scientific and cultural projects.