Grant-making foundation in
Zurich

Gemeinnützige Stiftung der Gewobag

Since 1994 · 1–10 empl.·4.0(21)

Gemeinnützige Stiftung der Gewobag supports GEWOBAG cooperative members facing hardship through no fault of their own, once other support options have been exhausted.

Solidaritäts- und Ausbildungsstiftung des Dachverbandes Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz LCH (SoAuSt)

Since 1995 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

Solidaritäts- und Ausbildungsstiftung des Dachverbandes Lehrerinnen und Lehrer Schweiz LCH (SoAuSt) provides loans to LCH members, members of cantonal sections and students for training and further education in teaching professions. It also assists teachers facing social hardship and the orphans of deceased members until they complete their initial education.

Dr. Stephan à Porta - Stiftung

Since 1945 · 1–10 empl.·4.2(16)

Dr. Stephan à Porta - Stiftung manages and rents its own properties at affordable rates. It uses the proceeds to support charitable and public-benefit organizations.

Stiftung Schwiizer hälfed Schwiizer

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(4)

Stiftung Schwiizer hälfed Schwiizer supports people in Switzerland who have fallen into financial hardship through no fault of their own. The charitable foundation provides one-off financial assistance as temporary support.

Stiftung Solinvest

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.·4.8(5)

Stiftung Solinvest supports the acquisition and construction of housing by public-benefit housing providers and helps preserve these providers. It can provide equity participation by subscribing to shares or share capital.

stipendium.ch

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

stipendium.ch supports people in education and training in finding suitable scholarships. The service compares information about training and personal criteria with the purposes of private foundations and funds and creates a list of possible contacts for scholarship applications.

Schweizerische Schillerstiftung

Since 1918 · 21–50 empl.

Schweizerische Schillerstiftung promotes literary work across Switzerland’s four language regions and its recognition beyond linguistic boundaries. It awards prizes for literary works and literary translations.

Fürsorgegut des Verbandes Schweizer Fachjournalisten SFJ

Since 1930 · 11–20 empl.

Fürsorgegut des Verbandes Schweizer Fachjournalisten SFJ is a foundation that provides social support to long-standing active members of the association who face financial hardship. It also supports their surviving spouses.

Zürcherische Winkelriedstiftung

Since 1932 · 11–20 empl.

Zürcherische Winkelriedstiftung supports members of the armed forces, civil protection and other institutions serving national security who fall ill or suffer an accident during service and face hardship. It also supports Zurich militia organizations in their activities outside service.

Prof. Bruno Bloch-Stiftung

Since 1935 · 1–10 empl.

Prof. Bruno Bloch-Stiftung supports clinical and experimental research at the Dermatology Clinic of the University of Zurich. Its focus areas include skin cancer and inflammatory and immunological skin diseases.

Wilhelm Schulthess - Stiftung

Since 1936 · 11–20 empl.

Wilhelm Schulthess - Stiftung supports the development of orthopaedic treatment at Schulthess Klinik and funds research projects. Through a patient assistance fund, it helps people who cannot afford necessary complex operations to receive treatment.

Zürcher Radio-Stiftung

Since 1936 · 1–10 empl.

Zürcher Radio-Stiftung supports radio and television in German- and Romansh-speaking Switzerland, particularly in the Zurich region. It awards prizes for radio and television journalism and documentary work.

Cassinelli-Vogel-Stiftung

Since 1938 · 1–10 empl.

Cassinelli-Vogel-Stiftung supports applicants and projects in social, scientific and artistic fields. It generally awards one-time grants when public funding is not available.

ALFRED VOGT-STIFTUNG ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER AUGENHEILKUNDE

Since 1938 · 1–10 empl.

ALFRED VOGT-STIFTUNG ZUR FÖRDERUNG DER AUGENHEILKUNDE promotes scientific research in ophthalmology and related fields. It may award an annual prize for a scientific work in these areas.

Schweizer Stiftung Pro Aero

Since 1944 · 11–20 empl.

Schweizer Stiftung Pro Aero promotes Swiss aviation, with a particular focus on young people and aviation as a sport. It supports flight safety and takes environmental concerns into account, and runs an aviation youth camp and awards recognition and development prizes for achievements in aviation.

Unterstützungskasse des Schweizer Buchhandels- und Verlags-Verbandes SBVV

Since 1945 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(3)

Unterstützungskasse des Schweizer Buchhandels- und Verlags-Verbandes SBVV is a foundation that assists current and former employees and owners of SBVV member businesses, as well as associated and individual members, facing exceptional financial hardship. It also supports member businesses in financial difficulty, through measures such as one-off grants, loans or guarantees.

Clara Fehr-Stiftung

Since 1952 · 11–20 empl.

Clara Fehr-Stiftung provides financial support to women aged 60 and over to help secure their housing. It supports the construction of retirement housing in the Canton of Zurich, grants housing subsidies and funds individual assistance.

Dr. Carlo Fleischmann Stiftung

Since 1953 · 11–20 empl.

Dr. Carlo Fleischmann Stiftung supports the Center for Studies in the Theory and History of Photography at the University of Zurich’s Institute of Art History. It promotes teaching and research initiatives in photography, including courses, lectures, publications, and international collaborations.

Dr. Adolf Streuli-Stiftung

Since 1957 · 1–10 empl.

Dr. Adolf Streuli-Stiftung is a charitable foundation that supports social, scientific, religious and artistic projects connected with the Canton of Zurich. It also awards education grants to descendants of the founder.

Albert Lück-Stiftung

Since 1957 · 1–10 empl.

Albert Lück-Stiftung supports teaching, research and study in the field of construction at ETH Zurich, with a particular focus on the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. It provides funding for research projects, courses, scientific publications and master’s student work.

Moriz und Elsa von Kuffner - Stiftung

Since 1960 · 11–20 empl.

Moriz und Elsa von Kuffner - Stiftung awards scholarships to talented students and provides education grants to people training for nursing professions. It also supports Swiss social welfare organisations serving disadvantaged people and community projects that improve quality of life in mountain and remote hill regions.

Stiftung für Erforschung der Frauenarbeit

Since 1960 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung für Erforschung der Frauenarbeit supports research and projects on women’s and gender history, women’s work, and women’s economic independence. It also promotes measures for gender equality in education and the workplace, and supports publications and educational and information projects.

Pestalozzi-Stiftung für die Förderung der Ausbildung Jugendlicher aus schweizerischen Berggegenden

Since 1961 · 21–50 empl.

Pestalozzi-Stiftung für die Förderung der Ausbildung Jugendlicher aus schweizerischen Berggegenden provides scholarships to young people from Swiss mountain and peripheral regions for initial and further education. It offers financial support when training costs would otherwise be difficult to meet.

HANS JEGEN STIFTUNG

Since 1962 · 1–10 empl.

HANS JEGEN STIFTUNG provides support to children and young people with impairments in Switzerland. It also supports residential homes and charitable organisations that care for children and young people with disabilities.

UBS Kulturstiftung

Since 1962 · 21–50 empl.

UBS Kulturstiftung supports cultural life and artistic creation, as well as exchange between artists and society. It awards grants to individuals and projects in areas including visual arts, archaeology and heritage conservation, film, literature, music, and humanities and cultural sciences.

Hartmann Müller-Stiftung für medizinische Forschung

Since 1965 · 11–20 empl.

Hartmann Müller-Stiftung für medizinische Forschung supports research at the University of Zurich’s Faculty of Medicine, particularly basic research. It provides research grants and travel grants for eligible researchers attending scientific conferences.

Julius Bär Stiftung

Since 1966 · 1–10 empl.

Walter- und Ambrosina-Oertli-Stiftung

Since 1967 · 11–20 empl.

Walter- und Ambrosina-Oertli-Stiftung supports projects that foster cultural exchange and dialogue among Switzerland’s four language regions. It also supports selected social projects and recognises initiatives that build connections across these regions.

Stiftung für Abendländische Ethik und Kultur

Since 1968 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung für Abendländische Ethik und Kultur supports nonprofit projects in culture, landscape and heritage conservation, social affairs and education, and community life. It also awards an annual prize and a funding prize, and supports discussion of social issues and Western European values.

Stiftung Suzanne und Hans Biäsch zur Förderung der Angewandten Psychologie

Since 1972 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Suzanne und Hans Biäsch zur Förderung der Angewandten Psychologie promotes applied psychological research in Switzerland. It supports research projects by early-career researchers, as well as publications and professional conferences in applied psychology.

Fondation pour la formation hôtelière

Since 1973 · 11–20 empl.

Fondation pour la formation hôtelière is a foundation supporting education and training in the hospitality sector, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. It awards grants to improve teaching and training facilities and supports educators through seminars, conferences and advice on teaching programmes.

Stiftung Professor Dr. Max Cloëtta

Since 1973 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung Professor Dr. Max Cloëtta supports medical research and related scientific disciplines in Switzerland and abroad. It funds research positions and scholarships and awards the annual Cloëtta Prize for contributions to medical research.

Anna und Paul Bucher-Gossweiler-Stiftung

Since 1973 · 1–10 empl.

Anna und Paul Bucher-Gossweiler-Stiftung provides social and emergency assistance to farmers and their families, as well as agricultural employees. It supports people facing hardship because of old age, illness or other unforeseen events.

IKEA-Stiftung

Since 1973 · 11–20 empl.

IKEA-Stiftung supports architecture, design and crafts, with a particular focus on interior architecture. It awards scholarships for further education abroad and provides financial support for design projects, events and institutions.

Fürsorgestiftung der Freimaurerloge Aurora Humanitatis, Zürich

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

Fürsorgestiftung der Freimaurerloge Aurora Humanitatis, Zürich is the welfare foundation of the Aurora Humanitatis Freemasons’ Lodge in Zürich. It provides support to the lodge’s members, their relatives and survivors in the event of financial hardship following a death or another hardship for which they are not responsible.

Paul Schiller-Stiftung

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

Paul Schiller-Stiftung supports charitable projects and may establish and operate charitable initiatives of its own. Its funding areas include social issues and society, ageing, culture, nature and resources, as well as projects for people with brain injuries.

Dr. Georg und Josi Guggenheim-Stiftung

Since 1978 · 11–20 empl.

Dr. Georg und Josi Guggenheim-Stiftung supports tax-exempt cultural and charitable projects in Switzerland, particularly visual arts projects and exhibitions. It also awards an art prize.

Hedwig Widmer Stiftung

Since 1979 · 1–10 empl.

Hedwig Widmer Stiftung provides support to women academics facing financial or health-related difficulties, including contributions toward housing, care, medically necessary therapies and short-term financial assistance. It also supports ageing research projects carried out in Switzerland.