Grant-making foundation in the
Canton of Ticino

Patronato Opere Provvida Madre

Since 1989 · 11–20 empl.

Patronato Opere Provvida Madre raises funds and provides financial assistance to Fondazione Provvida Madre. Its support helps cover expenses of the institution and of individual guests in need that are not covered by public institutions.

Fondazione Ing. Giuseppe Croci-Solcà

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Ing. Giuseppe Croci-Solcà is a foundation that recognises pupils for outstanding academic achievement and provides support to people in need. Its activities also include assisting older people and mothers in need, and granting study loans.

Fondazione Volkart

Since 1991 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Informatica per la promozione della persona disabile

Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Informatica per la promozione della persona disabile promotes the autonomy and inclusion of people with disabilities. It supports their access to education, training, work and culture through direct and indirect assistance, and supports research to improve autonomy and inclusion.

Fondazione di beneficenza Kiwanis Club Lugano

Since 1993 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione di beneficenza Kiwanis Club Lugano is a charitable foundation that provides financial support to people and organisations in need. It supports social initiatives, particularly those benefiting children, people with disabilities and young people pursuing training in social and healthcare professions.

Fondazione Ferdinando e Laura Pica-Alfieri

Since 1995 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione Ferdinando e Laura Pica-Alfieri honours the memory of Laura Raja in Pica-Alfieri and Dr Ferdinando Pica-Alfieri through projects, grants and activities. It supports initiatives in culture and the arts, academic studies, healthcare, and the protection of nature, the environment and animals.

EFG GAMMA Foundation

Since 1997 · 21–50 empl.

EFG Gamma Foundation promotes the development of knowledge and discussion in applied asset management. It organises conferences and events, supports research projects, and promotes seminars and courses on asset management, capital markets, regulation, governance and ESG.

Fondazione Zonta Club Lugano

Since 1998 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Zonta Club Lugano provides financial assistance, particularly scholarships for education. Its scholarships are for students residing in the Canton of Ticino who are pursuing university studies.

Fondazione Federico Ghisletta

Since 1999 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione Federico Ghisletta promotes and financially supports studies and research on the circumstances and social reality of older people. It awards prizes, scholarships and grants for scientific work, publications and other initiatives concerning older people, their social value and the transmission of their values.

Fondazione L'Aquilone

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione L'Aquilone promotes reading among children and young people, particularly in Himalayan regions. It funds libraries in schools and hostels, the purchase of books, and salaries for library staff and language teachers.

FONDAZIONE GIO E FIORELLA JELMINI

Since 2001 · 11–20 empl.

FONDAZIONE GIO E FIORELLA JELMINI promotes physical education and sport, including their practice, teaching and culture, as well as safety and injury prevention in sport. It organizes sporting activities for young people and awards a prize to upper-secondary students studying sport.

FONDAZIONE PRO ALVAD

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.

FONDAZIONE PRO ALVAD provides supplementary support for ALVAD’s home care and assistance activities. It supports staff training, funds activities that do not receive public subsidies, and assists cultural and recreational initiatives, volunteer organisations, and people with particularly complex care needs.

Fondation Assistance Internationale - FAI

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Assistance Internationale - FAI is a grant-making foundation active in international cooperation. It funds humanitarian and social programmes and projects, and supports organisations through accompaniment and networking.

FONDAZIONE PATRIZIO PATELLI

Since 2002 · 11–20 empl.

FONDAZIONE PATRIZIO PATELLI provides financial support to young people engaged in sport, including people with disabilities, local sports associations, and cases referred by the Centre for Sports Medicine and Surgery at La Carità Regional Hospital. Its art gallery and the sale of artworks help fund these social assistance activities.

Fondazione Sir John Eccles

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione Sir John Eccles promotes studies and scientific and philosophical research on subjects explored by Sir John Eccles, particularly the relationship between mind and brain. It organizes interdisciplinary activities in neurohumanities and may support research programmes and publications.

Fondazione Giuseppe Motta

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Giuseppe Motta awards grants to support initial education and training for Swiss citizens and holders of a C residence permit. Support is available to students, apprentices and adults undertaking basic or vocational training, and is intended to cover actual education costs.

Fondazione del Ceresio

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione del Ceresio is a family foundation linked to Ceresio Investors that supports non-profit organizations. Its activities include addressing social vulnerability, supporting health initiatives and scientific research, and helping communities through education.

Fondazione Carlo Danzi

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Carlo Danzi promotes and supports public-interest initiatives in tourism, culture, the economy, politics and science. It funds and carries out projects, particularly in Prato Leventina, the Leventina valley and the Canton of Ticino, including paths, public facilities and cultural initiatives.

Fondazione Margherita Lugano

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Margherita Lugano promotes culture, education and development and supports development projects in Switzerland and abroad, particularly for countries and population groups in need. It prioritizes projects that strengthen the autonomy and operational and economic independence of local communities.

Fondazione Francesco ed Erica Terrani

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Francesco ed Erica Terrani supports young people in their studies and education through financial assistance. It awards scholarships and supports educational initiatives, including in music.

Fondazione di ricerca scientifica ed umanistica Antonio Meneghetti

Since 2007 · 51–100 empl.

Fondazione di ricerca scientifica ed umanistica Antonio Meneghetti promotes a humanist vision grounded in philosophy, science, art, economics and ontopsychological thought. It supports research and science communication, educational initiatives and artistic expression, and organizes cultural, artistic and scientific events.

Blue Planet - Virginia Böger Stiftung X.X.

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.

Blue Planet - Virginia Böger Stiftung X.X. supports projects for environmental and nature protection, wildlife conservation and world peace. Its supported activities include marine and coastal conservation, as well as education and advice on bees, beekeeping and biodiversity.

Fondazione Fidinam

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Fidinam is a non-profit foundation that supports projects in education and culture, health, poverty reduction and the promotion of the market economy. It helps fund non-profit initiatives in Ticino and other regions of Switzerland.

Fondazione Pro Ronco sopra Ascona

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Pro Ronco sopra Ascona is a non-profit foundation that supports cultural, social, educational and recreational initiatives. Its activities include promoting culture and historical memory, preserving natural and cultural heritage, and supporting exhibitions, events and local projects.

Fondazione Magnolia

Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione Magnolia raises funds to support and promote the development of Rudolf Steiner education, particularly through the establishment, equipping and operation of schools. It also supports continuing and future teacher education and the dissemination of knowledge about anthroposophy.

FONDAZIONE IBSA PER LA RICERCA SCIENTIFICA

Since 2012 · 21–50 empl.

FONDAZIONE IBSA PER LA RICERCA SCIENTIFICA is a foundation that supports scientific research, education and training. It makes scientific knowledge accessible and promotes dialogue between science, the humanities, the arts and health.

Fondazione FAI Internazionale Svizzera - FAI SWISS

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) is the preservation and protection of Italy's cultural heritage and landscape.

Fondazione Ceschina

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Ceschina supports scientific and clinical research into rare diseases, with particular attention to immune-mediated inflammatory conditions such as spondyloarthropathies. It funds academic research projects and organizes scientific meetings.

Fondazione Ticino Film Commission

Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione Ticino Film Commission is a non-profit foundation supporting film and audiovisual production. It assists productions with advice, financial and logistical support, and connections to locations and professionals, while promoting Italian-speaking Switzerland as a place to film.

Fondazione Footuro - Sostegno alla formazione del calcio ticinese

Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione Footuro - Sostegno alla formazione del calcio ticinese promotes youth football in Ticino and supports the ongoing development of young players. The foundation also works to make sport accessible to young people and to prevent violence in youth football.

Fondazione Lang e per la Cultura Italiana del Cantone Ticino

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Lang e per la Cultura Italiana del Cantone Ticino awards grants to initiatives of historical, cultural and artistic interest and to the protection and promotion of Italian culture in Ticino. It primarily provides scholarships to students and also supports the publication of literature of cultural value.

Fondazione Noi Donna

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione Noi Donna promotes prevention, information, education and research in women’s health. Its activities include awarding scholarships, supporting clinical research, and organising events and public information campaigns.

Fondazione Giuliano Bignasca

Since 2014 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione Giuliano Bignasca provides financial and other assistance to people in need, including help with living expenses, rent, job searches and study costs. It also assists older people facing difficulties, supports young people’s professional integration and provides indirect aid to organisations helping people in need, children or people with disabilities. Its support is directed to people connected to or residing in the Canton of Ticino.

Fondazione Patrimonio Culturale della Radiotelevisione Svizzera di lingua italiana (RSI)

Since 2014 · 21–50 empl.

Fondazione Patrimonio Culturale della Radiotelevisione Svizzera di lingua italiana (RSI) supports projects to preserve and care for RSI’s audiovisual heritage. Its activities include digitising analogue and film archive materials and improving public access to and free consultation of the collections.

Fondazione HC Lugano Academy

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione HC Lugano Academy supports Hockey Club Lugano’s youth section in training young ice hockey players. Its activities include funding additional on-ice training and helping young athletes combine sport with their school or vocational education.

Fondazione per il bambino malato della Svizzera italiana

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Fondazione per il bambino malato della Svizzera italiana raises funds for treatment, research and training in inpatient and outpatient paediatrics. It supports paediatric care projects and initiatives, as well as families with sick children.

FONDAZIONE PREMIOSWISSENGINEERINGTICINO

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

FONDAZIONE PREMIOSWISSENGINEERINGTICINO supports young graduates of vocational schools, universities of applied sciences and universities in the Canton of Ticino. It awards prizes, grants and study contributions to support their education and development.

Fondazione HED ALBIREO

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.

Fondazione HED ALBIREO is a non-profit foundation that supports public-interest projects through grants and donations to eligible organizations. Its areas of support include disadvantaged populations and disaster relief, medical assistance and research, astronomy and astrophysics, environmental protection, and the preservation of cultural heritage.