NGOs & NPOs in
St. Gallen

Stiftung MyHandicap

Since 2005 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung MyHandicap provides people with disabilities and their relatives with support through information, peer exchange and targeted services. Its activities include the EnableMe portal with articles and an online community, a job and apprenticeship portal, peer programmes and a network of professionals.

Stiftung Succursus

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Succursus Foundation is the management of donations and foundation funds for charitable and non-profit purposes. It offers the possibility of providing individual and targeted support for specific concerns, even with smaller foundation assets.

Stiftung Dufner

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the "Stiftung Dufner" company is to support and promote young people and young adults in difficult life situations. This includes providing housing in a protected, family environment, assistance with personal, professional and financial orientation, as well as promoting personality development. The foundation follows a Christian approach and works with partners to offer young people an individual daily structure and opportunities for reintegration into society.

Krebsliga Ostschweiz

Since 2012 · 51–100 empl.

The company's core activity is the fight against cancer, particularly through the collection and analysis of cancer data, providing information to patients and doctors, conducting research studies, and organizing events and campaigns to raise awareness and support for cancer patients and their families.

Susanne und Martin Knechtli-Kradolfer-Stiftung

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Susanne und Martin Knechtli-Kradolfer-Stiftung provides financial support to projects and awards scholarships to promote the public good. Supported areas include culture and the arts, science, social and humanitarian initiatives, animal welfare (in Switzerland), ecology, education and medicine; the foundation selects partners actively and treats unsolicited applications only as supplemental in exceptional cases.

YOUNGSTARS INTERNATIONAL

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Youngstars International is to promote and support Christian youth organizations and projects worldwide, particularly through the dissemination of the Gospel and the promotion of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ among young people. This also includes organizing international meetings, supporting partnerships and providing resources for member organizations.

Envivo Stiftung

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the envivo Foundation is to provide assistance to individuals or groups in exceptional situations, offering support through material resources, personnel or media. The foundation focuses on providing emergency aid in crisis situations such as serious illnesses, work accidents, fires, natural disasters, job loss, divorce and maintenance, sudden single parenthood, birth of a child and other difficult life situations. The foundation does not pursue commercial purposes and finances its activities with self-generated funds as well as with contributions from the private and public sectors.

Hospiz St. Gallen

Since 2018 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the palliative care and support of seriously ill and dying individuals, both in inpatient and outpatient settings, with the goal of providing them and their loved ones with support and relief during the final stages of life.

BioDesign Foundation

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the BioDesign Foundation is to research and implement environmentally friendly solutions, particularly in the area of marine pollution and the design of sustainable products. The company develops projects and platforms to prevent waste disposal at sea, make fishing more sustainable and protect the environment. The BioDesign Foundation takes a holistic approach, combining design, technology and citizen science to find solutions to ecological problems.

mosa!k

Since 2023 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is to provide support and self-help for people with dementia, including the provision of offers, events and products tailored to the needs of people with dementia.

Kursana Fürsorgefonds

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.

Schweizerische Stiftung für blindentechnische Hilfsmittel

Since 1982 · 11–20 empl.·3.4(5)

The core activity of SZBLIND is to support people with deafblindness or hearing impairments and enable them to participate in social and societal life as unrestrictedly as possible. To this end, the company offers various services, which are financed by contributions from the disability insurance, membership fees, sales of goods and donations.

Caritas St.Gallen-Appenzell

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(3)

The core activity of Caritas St. Gallen is social work and support for people in need, including charitable and benevolent activities.

Stiftung Zeitvorsorge

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Zeitvorsorge' is the promotion and organization of time banking systems, where people can offer and receive time and assistance. This is particularly done in the areas of Spitex and community work. The foundation serves as a platform for the exchange of time and assistance between members and supports the organization of local time banking networks.

Schweizerischer Anlegerschutzverein

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

The Swiss Investors' Protection Association (SASV) is a non-profit organization that advocates for transparency in the Swiss capital market and promotes and enforces investors' rights in Switzerland. It supports investors in enforcing their corporate and economic interests and promotes good corporate governance and transparency in the Swiss capital market. The association also provides a platform for whistleblowers to report corporate governance and transparency breaches by companies in Switzerland.

mosaik - Treffpunkt Quartier

Since 2024 · 1–10 empl.·4.9(7)

The core activity of the company 'mosaik – Treffpunkt Quartier' consists of providing social support and care to people in the neighborhood, particularly through the provision of various services such as: Open lunch table, Free leisure activities for children (Kidstreff), Meeting point for adults (open meeting), Support for people with everyday questions (Help-Net), Parent-child meeting for parents with babies and toddlers. These activities are carried out by a non-profit association based on Christian values and neighborly love.

Internet Archive Switzerland

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Internet Archive Switzerland is an independent Swiss foundation that collects and preserves digital information for learning and research. Its work focuses on long-term access to knowledge, including an archive for AI models and initiatives for endangered archives.

SNK Social Networking Establishment Schaan Zweigniederlassung St.Gallen

Since 2024 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of SNK Social Networking Establishment is to provide social support and accompaniment to individuals, families, and institutions in various life situations. This includes offers such as coaching, crisis intervention, supervised living, rapid response interventions, and stationary living. The company works on the basis of the empowerment approach, which aims to strengthen existing potential and encourage the development of one's own possibilities. The core activities can be specified as follows: Social accompaniment and support, Coaching and counseling, Crisis intervention and conflict resolution, Supervised living and stationary living, Rapid response interventions and mobile support, Development of individual solutions for people in various life situations.

Förderverein "Endlesslife"

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Förderverein "Endlesslife" is an association active in addiction support and prevention. It provides immediate help, counselling, self-help groups and emergency sleeping accommodation, and supports people with questions about drug use and addiction.

sava collective

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

sava collective is an association that organises charity events and supports donation projects. Its activities focus on culinary events, auctions and other formats used to raise funds for aid projects in countries along the Sava River.

Winterhilfe Kanton St. Gallen

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.·2.0(5)

The company's core activity is to support disadvantaged families and children in Switzerland by providing various aid programs and services, including: * Provision of food and vouchers * Provision of sleeping places and mattresses * Support for the integration of children in leisure activities (Empowerment Sport and Empowerment Music) * Provision of school and kindergarten equipment * Collection, storage and dispatch of clothing and other relief goods. The company focuses on combating poverty and social exclusion in Switzerland and offers concrete assistance and support to improve the living situation of disadvantaged families and children.

Hand für Afrika

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Hand für Afrika is a non-profit association that supports self-help initiatives in Africa. The association backs school education, sponsorships, and projects that improve living conditions and infrastructure, especially in Senegal.

Kantonale St.Gallische Winkelriedstiftung

Since 1918 · 1–10 empl.

Arnold Billwiller Stiftung

Since 1940 · 1–10 empl.

Sophie Jüstrich-Oettli-Stiftung

Since 1951 · 1–10 empl.

Katharina Adank-Stiftung

Since 1964 · 1–10 empl.

Emil und Victoria Barell Stiftung

Since 1970 · 1–10 empl.

Dr. Max Kuhn Stiftung

Since 1972 · 1–10 empl.

Ernst und Annelies Grossenbacher-Güntzel-Stiftung

Since 1973 · 1–10 empl.

Gemeinnützige Stiftung St. Georg

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

Gedächtnisstiftung Dori Bösch-Thut

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung OPOS zugunsten von Wahrnehmungsbehinderten

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

Werner Kobelt-Hasler Berghilfe-Stiftung

Since 1981 · 1–10 empl.

Unterstützungsverein der Psychologischen Gemeinschaftspraxis Anteros

Since 1984 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Charles North

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Hexenburg

Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Alfred Jäger für Diakonie

Since 1994 · 1–10 empl.

Professor Walther Hug Stiftung zur Förderung der rechtswissenschaftlichen Forschung

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.