NGOs & NPOs in
Lugano

145 companies in NGOs & NPOs based in Lugano — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

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OPERA DON BOSCO NEL MONDO

Since 1965

Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolInternational High School

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Fondazione San Salvatore

Since 1979

San Salvatore AwardFinancial support for oncological research

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FONDAZIONE GIANETTO E GRAZIELLA AMBROSOLI

Since 1990

Child aidSocial and recreational initiatives in SwitzerlandSchool and educational projects abroad

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Fondazione Umanitaria Arcobaleno

Since 1990

Project sponsorshipUnrestricted donationsDevelopment cooperation projects

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Fondazione Volkart

Since 1991

Funding in the areas of ecology, social issues, media, and documentary filmFunding for public-spirited journalism and media diversityFunding for climate protection, soil protection, and biodiversity

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Fondazione "Il Gabbiano"

Since 1991

Socio-educational and professional supportEducational centre for minorsEducational support and reintegration into education and vocational training

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Fondazione Informatica per la promozione della persona disabile

Since 1992

Promotion of accessibility and inclusionSupport for cultural accessibility projectsScholarships for inclusion projects

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Fondazione di beneficenza Kiwanis Club Lugano

Since 1993

CharityOrganisation of charity actionsFunding of social and support projects

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Fondazione Bambini Cardiopatici nel Mondo

Since 1998

Support for children with heart disease in poor countriesFundraising for paediatric cardiology care programmes

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European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Since 1998

MembershipGuidelinesConferences and educational meetings

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Fondazione Main dans la Main

Since 1998

Child protection projectsSocial enterprisesIndia project

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TiAiuto Associazione Umanitaria

Since 1999

Help for needy childrenSupport for hospital and orphanage projectsStreet-children center in Iasi

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Fondazione Hospice Ticino

Since 2000

Integrated care counselling (advanced care management)Ad hoc counsellingAdvance care planning

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ACTA (Associazione di cooperazione ticinesi e associati)

Since 2000

Development cooperationSupport for projects via donations and membership feesDevelopment projects in Syria

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Fondation Assistance Internationale - FAI

Since 2002

Funding for development cooperation projectsProgramme fundingSupport services for organisations

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Fondazione per la solidarietà della Clinica luganese

Since 2004

Hospital and specialist careSupport through donations

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Fondazione Margherita Lugano

Since 2004

Support for development aid projectsSupport for culture, training and developmentAnnual project evaluation

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SOS Ticino

Since 2005

Legal advice and legal representationSocial support and guidanceSocio-professional integration

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Fondazione Ticino Cuore

Since 2005

First Responder networkDefibrillator rentalConsulting for placement of public defibrillators

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Fondation Forge

Since 2005

Youth programsTeacher trainingCollaboration with companies

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Associazione Amici della Fondazione il Gabbiano

Since 2006

Support for the Il Gabbiano FoundationFundraising and donations

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Fondazione di ricerca scientifica ed umanistica Antonio Meneghetti

Since 2007

Promotion of intellectual and humanistic activitiesMeneghetti AwardLizori Project

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Blue Planet - Virginia Böger Stiftung X.X.

Since 2008

Project funding for environmental and nature conservationFunding for marine and coastal conservation projectsFunding for dolphin and whale research

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Fondazione Uriele

Since 2009

Humanitarian intervention in CongoConstruction and operation of hospitalsSchool education and adult training

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Fondazione Mahal

Since 2010

Support for charity, philanthropy, humanitarian aid, culture and science projectsDonations for the foundation’s projects

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Campus USI SA

Since 2010

Administration and services

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Associazione Compagnia Finzi Pasca

Since 2011

Theatrical and multidisciplinary performancesEvent production and international major eventsOn-tour performances

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Associazione degli Amici della Compagnia Finzi Pasca

Since 2012

Support for the Friends Association of Compagnia Finzi Pasca

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Associazione ActionAid Switzerland

Since 2013

Promotion of women's rightsDevelopment projects and human rightsEmergency response

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FONDAZIONE CARITATEVOLE MARIA ROSA GRASSI

Since 2013

Support for missionary projectsFunding for educational and school initiativesSupport for missionary and community works in Brazil

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Fondazione Giuliano Bignasca

Since 2014

Financial aidFood vouchersScholarships

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Fondazione Azione Posti Liberi

Since 2014

Legal protectionInformation deskTraining and awareness-raising

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Fondazione Diritti Umani

Since 2014

Human Rights EventsHuman Rights TrainingAwareness-raising and advocacy on fundamental rights

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Fondazione Mission Bambini Switzerland

Since 2015

Education abroadHealth abroadEducational projects in Switzerland

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Fondazione HC Lugano Academy

Since 2015

Financial support for HC Lugano youth sectionYouth sports trainingSupport for combining sport and school

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FONDAZIONE PREMIOSWISSENGINEERINGTICINO

Since 2015

SUPSI Bachelor AwardUSI Master AwardStartup Garage Award

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Fondazione Moncucchetto

Since 2016

WinemakingWine tastingsRestaurant

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Fondazione HED ALBIREO

Since 2017

Support for disadvantaged populationsEnvironmentMedicine – healthcare

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Associazione Casa dos Curumins

Since 2019

Center for Children and Adolescents (CCA)Quarteirão da Música Music SchoolScholarships

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The Pathway Foundation

Since 2019

Grant-making foundationHealth promotionEducation support

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Fondazione Angeli di L.U.C.A.

Since 2020

Emotional, cognitive, psychological and physical supportProjects for children and familiesPaediatric first-aid courses

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Associazione Kam For Sud

Since 2021

Support for development projects in NepalSponsorships from a distanceDay center in Kathmandu

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Associazione degli amici dell'Orchestra della Svizzera italiana

Since 2022

Membership with the Amici dell’OSI associationParticipation in open rehearsals and rehearsal-concertsExclusive concerts and events for the Amici

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Casa Astano

Since 2022

Protected accommodation for vulnerable minorsSupport for Ukrainian children and foster familiesAccommodation project in Ticino

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Fondazione Privilège

Since 2023

DonationsPrivilège Student Ventures

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Associazione Ticinese Dislessia (DSA-ADHA)

Since 2023

Direct support for familiesSelf-help groups for parentsEvents, conferences and information meetings

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GHO - Global Honey Organization

Since 2024

Representation for the international honey tradeMarket research and studiesInformation and specialist publications

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International Cancer Foundation

Since 2024

Oncology support project in low- and middle-income countriesOncology skills training and exchangeClinical Unit Visit Fellowship Programme

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Associazione COOPI cooperazione internazionale, Suisse

Since 2024

Development and humanitarian emergency projectsWater and sanitationFood security

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Associazione per l'organizzazione e la realizzazione di eventi e progetti in Africa e Medio Oriente (AOREP, Africa e Medio Oriente)

Since 2024

Organisation and delivery of events and humanitarian projectsProjects in Africa and the Middle East

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NGOs & NPOs in Lugano

145NGOs & NPOsCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

2014Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of August 26, 2026

423in the Canton of TicinoCommercial 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

Bellinzona19 Locarno17 Chiasso11 Mendrisio8 Breganzona7 Ascona7 Giubiasco6 Pregassona6 Paradiso6 Minusio6

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Holding Companies538 Real Estate Project Development415 Management Consulting409 Property Management362 Fiduciary Offices282 IT Consulting & Services272 External Asset Management166 Restaurants166 Technical Consulting & Engineering165 Software Development144 Real Estate Brokerage143 Advertising Agencies141 Financial Services137 Retail - Textiles & Clothing113 General Contractors106 Architecture Firms103 Cultural & Educational Organizations92 Other Service Industries84 Logistics & Transport Companies74 Trade Fair & Event Organizers72 Wholesale - Food & Luxury Items72 Wholesale - Machinery & Technical Equipment71 Automotive & Vehicle Trade70 Textile & Clothing Industry69 Hair Salons68 Wellness & SPA Facilities67 Pharmaceutical Industry65 Art & Antique Trade64 Wholesale - Textiles & Clothing63 Medical Technology Industry59 Facility Management & Cleaning57 Continuing Education Institutes53 Licensing & Marketing of Intellectual Property52 Hotels51 Wholesale - Construction & Raw Materials48 Wholesale - Health & Cosmetic Products48 Travel Agencies46 Research & Development44 Energy Industry44 Beauty Salons43 Funds & Investment Companies41 Private Equity & Venture Capital41 Clubs, Bars & Event Venues41 Sustainability Sector40 Online Shops40 Film & TV Production39 Physiotherapy39 Interior Design & Furnishing38

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