NGOs & NPOs in the
Canton of Schaffhausen
64 companies in NGOs & NPOs based in the Canton of Schaffhausen — name and year of registration from the commercial register.
50 of 64 companies
International School of Schaffhausen Foundation
Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.4.5(34)
International School of Schaffhausen Foundation is a private day and boarding school offering English-language international education from Nursery/Early Learning through the IB Diploma. Programmes include Early Learning, Primary, Secondary and the IB Diploma, a boarding programme, STEM and outdoor learning, and holiday camps.
Hidrostal-Stiftung
Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.4.5(10)
Hidrostal-Stiftung develops, manufactures and distributes pumping systems for applications in wastewater, construction, industry and food processing. The company also provides service, repairs, rental, consulting, training and digital solutions for pumps and pump systems.
Kinderfürsorge-Stiftung Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Since 1946 · 21–50 empl.
The core activity of the company is the management and administration of the municipality of Neuhausen am Rheinfall, including the provision of public services, the management of infrastructure and resources, the promotion of culture and leisure, as well as ensuring public safety and order.
SIG Gemeinnützige Stiftung
Since 1966 · 1–10 empl.
SIG Gemeinnützige Stiftung supports nonprofit initiatives and institutions and promotes cultural and educational activities. The foundation owns and manages the SIG Areal site, oversees its development toward mixed uses and awards project grants via a digital application process.
Carl Oechslin Stiftung
Since 1972 · 11–20 empl.
Stiftung "Adolph Kolping"
Since 1979 · 1–10 empl.
Stiftung "Adolph Kolping" promotes and supports public, cultural, religious and social activities and funds initiatives in youth and adult education, family assistance and elder care. It administers resources to fulfil its charitable purpose, owns Kolping Wohnbau GmbH and directs the company’s proceeds toward providing and maintaining affordable housing.
Stiftung Hilfe für Armenien
Since 1992 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of the "Help for Armenia" foundation is to support and implement aid projects in Armenia, particularly for the most vulnerable, such as Armenian children and the sick. The foundation focuses on improving living conditions in Armenia through the renovation and construction of kindergartens, day hospitals, water supply systems, and other infrastructure facilities. In doing so, it primarily collaborates with local construction companies and suppliers to generate added value in economically weak Armenia.
Stiftung Joseph Gnädinger
Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of the Joseph Gnädinger Foundation is the promotion of art and culture, particularly through the organization of exhibitions at the Galerie zum Kranz, as well as the support of projects in Africa, particularly in Togo, in the areas of education, agriculture, and the environment.
Laureus Foundation Switzerland
Since 2007 · 21–50 empl.
The company's core activity is the promotion of disadvantaged children and young people in Switzerland through social sports projects, in order to improve their equal opportunities and enable them to grow up healthily.
Stiftung Georges Oettli
Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of the Georges Oettli Foundation is to support development projects in Switzerland and abroad, particularly in the Third World, with the goal of enabling people, especially children and young people, to have a dignified future and to bring them closer to Jesus Christ. The foundation supports various projects such as the construction of schools, hospitals, nursing homes, children's homes, kindergartens, orphanages and vocational training workshops.
BENEVOL Schaffhausen
Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.
BENEVOL Schaffhausen is a specialist centre for volunteer work. It provides professional services and acts as a contact point on volunteering matters for volunteers, institutions, churches, associations, authorities, political bodies and the public.
SIG For Better Foundation
Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.
SIG For Better Foundation works with partners to identify, advance and fund activities and projects that strengthen civil society and deliver positive environmental impacts, focusing on access to nutritious food and the preservation of natural habitats. Its programmes include Cartons for Good, which uses SIG packaging technology to reduce food loss and extend shelf life without refrigeration, and Recycle for Good, which promotes collection and recycling of reusable waste.
Förderverein Vulamasango Südafrika
Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of Vulamasango is to support and promote children in South Africa by providing a home and organizing concert tours with the youth choir Vulingoma to collect donations and funding for the project.
Ev Haeny-Stiftung
Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of the Ev Haeny Foundation is to support and promote non-profit, charitable, social, ecological, cultural and artistic projects, associations, institutions and events in the canton of Schaffhausen by providing grants and financial contributions.
SIG SAUER Gemeinnützige Stiftung
Since 2024 · 1–10 empl.
SIG SAUER Gemeinnützige Stiftung supports non-profit projects and institutions and promotes cultural and educational concerns. The foundation owns the industrial site at the Rhine Falls and is involved in its structural and usage development, and accepts digital applications for project contributions.
Verein Global Nomads
Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of Global Nomads is the mission and evangelization of people, especially in unreached people groups, through the establishment of communities, the training of leaders and teams, the initiation of church planting movements and the promotion of holistic ministries.
Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft des Kantons Schaffhausen
Since 2022 · 11–20 empl.
The company's core activity is the promotion and support of social projects and institutions, particularly in the area of youth and family welfare, as well as the operation of holiday camps and other social facilities.
Friedeck Stiftung
Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.5.0(2)
Verein Sportler:innen für Offenheit und Vielfalt
Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.
Verein Sportler:innen für Offenheit und Vielfalt promotes an open, pluralistic and liberal society and conducts activities addressing racism, antisemitism and discrimination with a focus on sport, including moderated encounters and workshops for football clubs.
Walter Lippuner Stiftung
Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of the Walter Lippuner Foundation is to promote the integration of young people and young adults residing in the city of Schaffhausen into society. This includes, in particular, the social, linguistic, professional and cultural integration of individuals of Swiss and foreign nationality.
Stiftung Summerwis
Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.
Stiftung Summerwis provides support for people who require special assistance and care and can create and operate suitable facilities. As a replacement for the 'Soziales Wohnen Geissberg' shelter the foundation plans a facility with 30 rooms for people at risk of homelessness and about 25 work and activity places, with financing mainly through grants (including the Windler‑Stiftung) and public construction contributions.
Stiftung Bildung, Kultur und Sport Beringen
Since 2022 · 11–20 empl.
Stiftung Bildung, Kultur und Sport Beringen provides financial support to residents of Beringen and Löhningen of all ages, particularly children, young people and persons with disabilities, for school, vocational, musical or sporting education and for participation in fee-based courses or events. Applications are submitted using the foundation’s prescribed forms, with separate procedures for support up to CHF 1,000 and for support above CHF 1,000.
Bütti-Treff
1–10 empl.
Bütti-Treff is a non-profit association that promotes and organises social and cultural activities in the village of Büttenhardt. It operates a multifunctional meeting place that serves as a place for people from the local community and visitors to meet.
Bürgerliche Witwen- & Waisenstiftung Schaffhausen
Since 1930 · 1–10 empl.
Georg Stamm-Bruckner-Stiftung
Since 1930 · 1–10 empl.
Dr. Martin Schindler-Escher-Stiftung
Since 1930 · 1–10 empl.
Stiftung EK Schaffhausen
Since 1937 · 1–10 empl.
Professor Dr. Robert Gnehm-Stiftung
Since 1945 · 1–10 empl.
von Mandach'sches Familien-Legat
Since 1948 · 1–10 empl.
Otto Bebié-Stiftung
Since 1948 · 1–10 empl.
Stipendien-Stiftung von Swiss Engineering STV UTS ATS, Sektion Winterthur-Schaffhausen
Since 1949 · 1–10 empl.
SIG Stipendienfonds Oscar Frey
Since 1953 · 1–10 empl.
Dr. Karl Sprenger-Stiftung für Verwandte
Since 1965 · 1–10 empl.
Hans und Walter Brühlmann-Stiftung
Since 1983 · 1–10 empl.
Scherrer Rebstock Stiftung
Since 1986 · 1–10 empl.
Hans und Therese Allemann-Lüthi Stiftung
Since 1996 · 1–10 empl.
Paul und Clotilde Sonderegger-Van den Avont-Stiftung
Since 1999 · 1–10 empl.
Dr. Bruno Herzer-Stiftung für Kinder und Jugendliche
Since 2001 · 1–10 empl.
GF Water Foundation
Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.
Franzenstiftung
Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.
Norberts Tierstiftung
Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.
Stiftung Lebensmut
Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.
Universal Peace Foundation
Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.
Gemeinnützige Stiftung Schweizersbild
Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.
Ida Wildberger Stiftung
Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.
Waisenhaus Speranza, Giurgiu/RO
Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.
FÖRDERVEREIN ST. JOSEF-SCHULE CALCUTTA
Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.
Stiftung go tec Schaffhausen
Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.
Stiftung Blaukreuz-Liegenschaften Schaffhausen
Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.
Jessica und Martin Blumer Stiftung
Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.
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Source: commercial register (Zefix) · as of October 12, 2026
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