NGOs & NPOs in the
Canton of St. Gallen

Heberlein-Stiftung

Since 1970 · 11–20 empl.

Heberlein-Stiftung is a foundation that develops, manufactures and sells technologies and components for the processing of synthetic fibres. Its portfolio includes air entangling, air texturing, air migration and torque nozzles, as well as professional services such as textile technology support, laboratory testing and on-site trials.

Max Schmidheiny-Stiftung zugunsten der Universität St. Gallen und ihrer Institute

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

Max Schmidheiny-Stiftung zugunsten der Universität St. Gallen und ihrer Institute supports activities connected to the University of St. Gallen, including the Forum, the Max Schmidheiny Lectures, and a foundation professorship. The foundation is also associated with the St.Gallen Endowment for Prosperity through Trade and the Freedom Prize.

JOSEF WAGNER-STIFTUNG

Since 1975 · 11–20 empl.

JOSEF WAGNER-STIFTUNG provides grants for youth care and youth welfare and supports individuals in need, social services, childcare providers, associations and educational institutions. It focuses its support particularly on projects in the Rheintal region and the cantons of St. Gallen and Appenzell.

Max Schmidheiny-Stiftung an der Universität St. Gallen

Since 1978 · 1–10 empl.

Max Schmidheiny-Stiftung an der Universität St. Gallen promotes dialogue between business, politics and society on issues related to a free economic and social order. It supports research and debate at the University of St.Gallen and organises its own events and activities focused on freedom, responsibility and open exchange.

JA ZUM LEBEN - Mütter in Not

Since 1984 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company "Ja zum Leben Schweiz" is the political and public work for the protection of human life from conception to natural death, in particular through the provision of aid and counseling services for mothers and families in need, as well as through political lobbying against abortion and assisted suicide.

PAI - Partner Aid International

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of PartnerAid Switzerland is international development cooperation and emergency aid. They work to combat poverty and implement projects with disadvantaged people to improve their living situation. This includes the areas of education, income, health, nutrition, environmental protection, and disaster relief. PartnerAid Switzerland acts as a link between project work abroad and donors in Switzerland, managing and forwarding the collected donations.

Rotary-Stiftung Wil

Since 1994 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the organization and implementation of social and charitable activities within the framework of the Rotary Club Wil SG, including the promotion of friendship, education and humanitarian projects, as well as the maintenance of contacts and partnerships with other Rotary Clubs and organizations.

JB Johann Bommer-Stiftung

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Bommer Foundation is the promotion of projects and activities in the fields of sports, culture and social affairs.

HAI Stiftung

Since 1997 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the protection and conservation of sharks and their habitats through its own activities and support for third-party initiatives. This includes research, education, conservation projects and raising public awareness of the threats to sharks from overfishing, pollution and climate change.

atDta-Stiftung Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of atDta is to provide grants and support to organizations and individuals within the framework of the foundation 'Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe' (Help for Self-Help). The foundation offers individual grants and project grants to support self-help projects and initiatives.

pro futura, Jugendstiftung des Lions Club Werdenberg

Since 1999 · 11–20 empl.

pro futura, Jugendstiftung des Lions Club Werdenberg is a foundation that provides financial and other assistance to people up to 25 years old who face material barriers to their personal or social development. The foundation can also support youth-promotion projects in the same geographic area, is funded by contributions from the Lions Club Werdenberg and charity donations, and evaluates applications through its board.

miva

Since 2000 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(3)

The core activity of miva is to support development aid projects in poor countries by financing means of transport for local aid organizations. This enables access to basic needs such as healthcare, education and income in remote regions. miva promotes sustainable development on site and supports the independence of project partners.

Sozialstiftung Eggersriet-Grub SG

Since 2001 · 11–20 empl.

Sozialstiftung Eggersriet-Grub SG supports people in Eggersriet and Grub SG with financial aid in social hardship cases. The foundation also promotes activities for older people and provides assistance in situations involving unemployment, illness, accident, maternity, and old age.

Osteuropahilfe "Triumph des Herzens"

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the collection and transportation of relief goods, particularly clothing, household items, hygiene products and care products, as well as supporting people in need in Eastern Europe, especially in the Chernobyl region, through humanitarian aid and self-help programs.

Kiran Stiftung

Since 2003 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of KIRAN Village is to support and finance projects in India, particularly the KIRAN Village, which focuses on the training, rehabilitation and social integration of people with disabilities. The organization collects donations, manages finances and supports the KIRAN Village in India in achieving its goals.

Stiftung Pro Huancarani

Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Pro Huancarani supports social and ecological development through projects in agriculture, education and health. It operates a community agricultural enterprise with vegetable production and guinea pig breeding, runs an alternative school and facilitates medical and dental services together with local partners.

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 APOYO

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Apoyo Foundation is to finance and support aid projects in the Peruvian Andes, particularly in the Cuzco department, with the aim of improving the living situation of poor people. The foundation promotes 'help for self-help' projects, where initiators must present their own ideas and plans to receive financial support. The foundation focuses on the areas of education, housing, health and orphan care.

Schildkröten-Stiftung / Turtle Foundation (Schweiz)

Since 2006 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the protection and conservation of sea turtles and their habitats. The company is involved in various programs and activities, such as the protection of nature reserves, the support of research projects, and the implementation of educational and awareness-raising measures. It also offers various opportunities for donations and support, such as sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, and corporate donations.

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 POSTICUM

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung POSTICUM supports and implements projects that benefit residents of the historical region of Transylvania (Siebenbürgen). It partners with the Bildungshaus Posticum in Oradea to run educational, social and cultural programs such as schoolbag distributions, provision of laptops for remote learning, activities for children with special needs, and meeting days for refugees.

Stiftung Endamarariek

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company is to support and finance a hospital in Tanzania, specifically the Endamarariek Health Center, by raising funds from private and legal entities to cover the hospital's deficit and investments and to maintain the sustainable operation of the hospital.

Verein indicamino

Since 2008 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is to support and develop communities and indigenous peoples in Latin America through diaconal work, training, mission and development aid. This includes providing food, education, health services, financial support and spiritual guidance, with the aim of improving the living conditions of people in these communities and spreading the Gospel.

Event-Ambulanz Stiftung

Since 2008 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is the medical care of large events, particularly in the field of motorsport events, open-air events and other major events, by providing medical services, emergency doctors and rescue services.

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.

Stiftung Natur und Form

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Stiftung Natur und Form' is the reception, care and maintenance of animals in need, particularly those rescued from poor living conditions or surrendered due to personal emergencies. Furthermore, the foundation offers educational programs for children and adolescents to promote a conscious and respectful interaction with animals and to convey that animals are sentient beings that should be treated with respect.

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.

BÜCHI Foundation

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.

BÜCHI Foundation provides humanitarian assistance to people in acute need and supports initiatives that strengthen the social and economic resilience of communities in developing countries. The foundation focuses on emergency and disaster relief, human rights and development cooperation in South and Southeast Asia, and funds activities through partnerships with non‑profit organisations rather than implementing projects directly.

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.

Stiftung Generationenkreis

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Generationenkreis promotes intergenerational encounters and supports need‑oriented, intergenerational housing as well as the planning and implementation of activities and projects that connect different generations. Projects may be carried out by private parties, communities, or associations, and the foundation operates with a non‑profit purpose and no commercial aims.

Karl Zünd Stiftung

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Karl Zünd Stiftung supports projects in social, cultural and environmental fields, focusing on initiatives that deliver sustainable benefits beyond the funding period. The foundation funds initiatives in Nepal, India, ASEAN countries, selected African countries south of the equator and projects in the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, applying selection criteria such as local anchoring, professional competence, networking and ecological investment standards.

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.

Charity Foundation by Jesus

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Charity Foundation by Jesus' is to provide support and assistance to people in need, particularly in developing countries, through various projects such as education, children's homes, healthcare and disaster relief. The foundation finances and supports these projects through donations and volunteer work.

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.

Tierschutzverein Papageienhof / Büsihof

Since 2018 · 11–20 empl.·4.1(66)

The company "Papageienhof" is an animal welfare association specializing in the care and maintenance of parrots. The core activity of the company is animal care and animal welfare, particularly in the field of parrot keeping.

Stiftung Chance for Children

Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company 'Chance for Children' is to support and promote street children, particularly in Ghana. The company collects donations, offers volunteer opportunities and sells handicrafts to improve the living conditions of these children. It is a charitable organization that advocates for the rights and well-being of street children.

Stiftung Ethiopiaye - mein Äthiopien

Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the Ethiopiaye Foundation is to promote and support people in need in Ethiopia.