Grant-making foundation in the
Canton of Zurich

Wohlfahrtsfonds der Walter Meier (Fertigungslösungen) AG

Since 1944 · 21–50 empl.·4.0(8)

Wohlfahrtsfonds der Walter Meier (Fertigungslösungen) AG is active in manufacturing solutions, including machines, tools and automation systems for industrial applications. The company also provides consulting, engineering, application support, service, training and financing for production processes.

Stiftung für Weiterbildung und Sozialfürsorge zugunsten des Verbandes und der Mitglieder des Metzgereipersonal-Verbandes der Schweiz

Since 1978 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(4)

Stiftung für die Symphoniekonzerte und das Stadtorchester Winterthur

Since 1930 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(28)

Fred Tschanz - Stiftung

Since 1998 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(4)

Fred Tschanz - Stiftung is a charitable foundation. It provides cash or in-kind support to disadvantaged children and young people with mental and/or physical disabilities in the Zurich region, helping cover education, medical services, care and supervision when these costs are not covered by social insurance or public agencies.

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 Spital Affoltern

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.·3.6(181)

Stiftung Spital Affoltern works to preserve and support Spital Affoltern and help secure its future. It funds hospital projects that are not, or are only partly, covered by public authorities.

Stiftung zur Erhaltung und Förderung des traditionellen Handwerks

Since 1996 · 1–10 empl.·4.9(12)

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.

Stiftung Herberge zum kleinen Glück

Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.·4.9(13)

Stiftung Herberge zum kleinen Glück owns the property used by the charitable Verein Herberge zum kleinen Glück to provide holiday stays for adults who need support. The foundation makes the property available to the association for this purpose.

Schweizer Berghilfe

Since 2005 · 51–100 empl.·3.7(9)

Schweizer Berghilfe is a charitable foundation that is independent of political and religious affiliations. It provides financial support for projects in agriculture, tourism and trade that create jobs and economic value in Switzerland’s mountain regions.

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.

Stiftung Grünau

Since 1919 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Grünau supports activities, projects and institutions that promote the professional and social integration of young people and young adults. It particularly supports civil society organisations working in this field.

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.

Gönnerstiftung See-Spital

Since 1941 · 1–10 empl.·3.6(50)

Gönnerstiftung See-Spital promotes secure, future-oriented healthcare and hospital services for the population of the Zimmerberg region. It supports projects and the See-Spital foundation.

ZUKUNFT Förderstiftung für Kinder und Jugendliche der Stiftung Schloss Regensberg

Since 1942 · 1–10 empl.

ZUKUNFT Förderstiftung für Kinder und Jugendliche der Stiftung Schloss Regensberg supports children and young people at Stiftung Schloss Regensberg by funding additional care and support. Its grants can fund individual support measures, development initiatives and projects that would otherwise not be possible.

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.

Stiftung Oskar Reinhart

Since 1945 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Oskar Reinhart preserves a collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints, including works of 19th- and early 20th-century German, Austrian and Swiss art. It supports the restoration, secure storage and conservation of the artworks, as well as Kunst Museum Winterthur exhibitions that make the collection accessible to the public.

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.

Zürcher Stiftung für Textil-Forschung

Since 1951 · 11–20 empl.

Zürcher Stiftung für Textil-Forschung supports research in the textile industry on a non-profit basis, particularly in mechanical, chemical and physical fields. It funds projects by research institutes and companies and provides scholarships and support for scientific work and publications.

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.

Stiftung für die Adliswiler Jugend

Since 1954 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung für die Adliswiler Jugend provides financial support primarily to young people living in Adliswil who have limited financial resources. It supports education and further training, innovative projects, and assistance in personal emergencies not covered by public welfare.

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.