NGOs & NPOs in the
Canton of Bern

621 companies in NGOs & NPOs based in the Canton of Bern — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

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Bernische Stiftung Elfenau

Since 1916

Children's HouseAffordable housing for families and single parentsSupporting projects for children and families

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Jenner-Stiftung

Since 1916

Social counselling for children and familiesCare and relief support during hospitalisationAdvice on insurance and legal matters

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Stiftung Pfadiheime Schweiz

Since 1919

Scout Lodge DirectoryCampsite DirectorySupport for Local Scout Lodge Operators

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Stiftung Heilsarmee Schweiz

Since 1934

Project supportEmergency shelter staysResidential homes for adults

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Stiftung für junge Auslandschweizer:innen

Since 1940

Summer holiday campsWinter holiday campsTraining and further education for leaders

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Professor J. Werder-Stiftung

Since 1944

Werder-PreisFood quality and safety recognitionWerder-Medaille award ceremony

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Stiftung Hilfsfonds GST

Since 1945

Financial contributions for projects and trainingFinancial assistance for illness, accident and survivor supportFunding contributions for establishing the veterinary service abroad

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Patronale Stiftung der Carlo Bernasconi AG

Since 1946

Natural stone work / Berner SandsteinFloor and wall coverings and staircasesFacades

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Personalfürsorgestiftung der Ofenfabrik Schenk AG

Since 1958

Log-wood heatingHeat storage / energy storageWood stoves and combination stoves

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Blauseestiftung des Rotary Club Burgdorf

Since 1958

Non-profit support for projects for children and the population in the canton of BernSupport for holiday and leisure programmes for children and young peopleProject funding for social, educational and cultural initiatives

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EMMAÜS-Suisse, Fédération suisse des organisations EMMAÜS

Since 1960

Second-hand shopClear-outs and removalsWaste disposal

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Stiftung für Konsumentenschutz

Since 1964

Telephone counsellingWriting service for consumer lettersOnline guide

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SOMAZZI STIFTUNG

Since 1964

Somazzi Prize

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ch Stiftung für eidgenössische Zusammenarbeit

Since 1968

Promotion of federalismDialogue and internal cohesionFederalism prize

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Stiftung Suzanne und Ernst Zingg

Since 1968

Financial support for reintegration measuresFunding for housing improvementsFunding for special devices

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Gottfried und Julia Bangerter-Rhyner-Stiftung

Since 1970

Funding for medical researchFunding for social charities and social projectsScholarships

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Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania, Coraopolis, Zweigniederlassung Thun

Since 1972

Donations

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Stiftung für klinisch-experimentelle Tumorforschung

Since 1972

Funding for clinical-experimental cancer researchFunding for clinical-experimental research on congenital and acquired immune diseasesHandling applications and project selection

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Emil und Beatrice Gürtler-Schnyder von Wartensee Stiftung

Since 1973

Support contributionsTraining grantsContributions for aids and tuition

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CHOCOSUISSE-FONDS

Since 1973

Contributions to training and further training

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STIFTUNG GERTRUD KURZ

Since 1975

Project fundingDonationsExhibition case on Gertrud Kurz' life and work

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FONDATION FRANZ WEBER

Since 1975

Animal welfareNature conservationLandscape and heritage protection

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Patientenfürsorgestiftung der Stiftung Siloah

Since 1976

Coverage of treatment costsDonation collection for patients and residents

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Animalfree Research

Since 1976

Promotion of alternative methods to animal testingInformation and advocacy on animal testing and the 3RsForum

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Bürgi-Willert-Stiftung

Since 1976

Bürgi-Willert PrizeSupport and funding contributions in the social sectorSupport and funding contributions in the cultural sector

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Thomas Blatter Stiftung

Since 1976

Care and education for children and young people with disabilitiesResidential boarding for children and young peopleSupported living for adults with disabilities

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Stiftung Landschaft und Kies

Since 1977

Nature-friendly gravel extractionSoil science construction monitoringSupervised work assignments

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Stiftung gegen Gewalt an Frauen und Kindern

Since 1980

Victim support counselling for domestic and sexual violenceShelter accommodation in a women's shelterTransitional apartments (LibElle)

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Stiftung CONTACTIONS

Since 1982

Children's aidProjects abroadDonate online

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Stiftung der Familie v. Fischer (von Reichenbach)

Since 1982

Wealth ManagementCorporate FinanceLegal Services

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SWISSAID, Schweizerische Stiftung für Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

Since 1983

DonationsSponsorshipPhilanthropy and Partnerships

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Stiftung Contact

Since 1983

CONTACT Contact pointCONTACT WorkCONTACT Mobile

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Gemeindienst-Stiftung Rotary Club Thun-Niesen

Since 1984

Charitable club and support activitiesCalendar / reportsBulletins / newsletters

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Humanitäre Stiftung SRK

Since 1985

Project fundingContributions to Red Cross activitiesFunding advisory and application handling

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Stiftung für Leberkrankheiten

Since 1985

Research funding in hepatologyTraining and continuing education in hepatologyProject funding / requests for support

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Stiftung Berty Maikler

Since 1986

Financial support for blind and visually impaired children

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Professor Heinrich Greinacher-Stiftung

Since 1989

Greinacher PrizeSupport for early-career researchers

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Reka Stiftung Ferienhilfe

Since 1989

Holiday aid for familiesHoliday aid for single parentsRemaining funding for holiday camps

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Stiftung "Schweizerische Kommission für Unfallverhütung auf Schneesportanlagen SKUS"

Since 1990

Guidelines for snow-sport downhill runsSafety guidelines for skiers and snowboardersAccident prevention in snow sports

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Sinnovativ Stiftung für soziale Innovation

Since 1990

Housing supportWork integrationDevelopment cooperation

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Stiftung Missionarische Entwicklungshilfe

Since 1990

Missionary Development AidConstruction and Project Support for Social Institutions

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Stiftung Arche Thun

Since 1990

Emergency and social housingHousing for «Partially Supported Living»Rental of flats to social institutions

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Schwanenkolonie Biel

Since 1991

Bird shelter & wild bird stationEmergency bird flapJuvenile bird advice

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STIFTUNG FAMILIENHILFE

Since 1991

Individual financial grants for familiesContributions for education and trainingContributions for children’s activities and experiences

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Stiftung Sozialkasse der Universität Bern

Since 1992

Financial aid in acute financial hardship

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VEREIN LAZARUS

Since 1992

Hope Meeting PointLife CounsellingCoaching

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Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Ernährung (SGE)

Since 1992

Dietary guidelinesTeaching materialsSchool projects

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Stiftung Lebensart

Since 1993

Housing with support and nursingWork and employmentLeisure and activation

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Sorgentelefon für Kinder GmbH

Since 1993

Life and crisis counselling for childrenCounselling for adolescentsCounselling for children

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Hans-Sigrist-Stiftung

Since 1993

The Hans Sigrist PrizeSupplementary GrantsThe Hans Sigrist Symposium

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NGOs & NPOs in the Canton of Bern

621NGOs & NPOsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

2013Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

621in the Canton of BernCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

6,937in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Locations

NGOs & NPOs in the region

Point size by number of companies per place.

Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

Largest places

Bern290 Biel/Bienne26 Thun23 Langenthal16 Liebefeld12 Muri B. Bern10 Münsingen9 Burgdorf8 Gümligen7 Ittigen7

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Other industries in the Canton of Bern

All companies in the Canton of Bern

Restaurants2,118 Management Consulting1,682 Property Management1,671 IT Consulting & Services1,621 Holding Companies1,440 Auto Repair Shops1,234 Real Estate Project Development1,179 Fiduciary Offices1,091 Architecture Firms959 Technical Consulting & Engineering951 Advertising Agencies931 Software Development931 Automotive & Vehicle Trade892 Coaching & Personal Development875 Painting & Plastering807 Food Processing800 Facility Management & Cleaning782 Interior Construction767 Horticulture & Landscaping731 Real Estate Brokerage727 Timber Construction & Carpentry710 Hair Salons691 Plumbing & Building Services671 Mechanical Engineering Industry629 Hotels605 Logistics & Transport Companies590 Electrical Planning & Installation544 Online Shops482 Joinery477 Repair of Machinery & Electronic Devices473 Flooring & Tiling460 Continuing Education Institutes453 Trade Fair & Event Organizers450 Metal Construction446 General Contractors435 Retail - Food & Luxury Items428 Sports & Recreation Instruction425 Retail - Bicycles & Sports Equipment416 Building Maintenance410 Solar & Photovoltaics408 Cultural & Educational Organizations404 Retail - Textiles & Clothing396 Other Service Industries394 Building Construction388 Catering387 Beauty Salons361 Textile & Clothing Industry351 Photography348

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