NGOs & NPOs in
Zug
233 companies in NGOs & NPOs based in Zug — name and year of registration from the commercial register.
50 of 233 companies
PRO SENECTUTE KANTON ZUG
Since 1998 · 21–50 empl.4.6(27)
The company offers a wide range of services and activities for older people to help them stay active, healthy and independent. The core activities include: home care services such as daily assistance, cleaning services and relief for caring and nursing relatives; a specialist shop for assistive devices offering products that make everyday life easier; exercise programs including water, indoor and outdoor activities, bike tours and hiking; educational programs including cultural and social events, computer and internet courses, music and dance classes as well as language courses; health services including contact platforms and support for older people; and volunteer work and honorary activities. Overall, the company focuses on supporting and promoting older people to enable them to lead a self-determined and active life.
SHED Stiftung
Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.4.6(164)
SHED Stiftung operates the SHED Club concept, combining public areas (Market) with members-only spaces, private rooms and an event lounge. Services include food and beverage venues (bar, lunch, dinner), regular public events and venue rental.
Stiftung Licht für vergessene Kinder
Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.5.0(12)
The company's core activity is to support and promote children in need, particularly in India and Uganda, by collecting donations and implementing projects that aim to provide the children with sustainable assistance and a self-determined life.
St. Petrus-Claver-Sodalität
Since 1909 · 1–10 empl.
The company's core activity is the promotion of missionary work and the support of mission projects, particularly in Africa. This includes: Missionary information and awareness-raising through publications and participation in diocesan and national mission committees; Spiritual and material support for mission projects, such as the training of local priests, catechists and religious; Combating modern slavery, such as street children and child prostitution; Building churches and other missionary activities; Promoting education and helping people in need in the missions; Operating an Africa museum to promote understanding and support for missionary work.
Philipp und Henny Bender Stiftung
Since 1984 · 1–10 empl.
Philipp und Henny Bender Stiftung supports and funds institutions and projects that assist people with intellectual or physical disabilities as well as elderly people, including building, therapy and integration initiatives. The foundation also funds scientific research in fields such as medicine, biology, geriatrics and nutritional sciences and may award research prizes.
Hirschmann-Stiftung
Since 1985 · 11–20 empl.
Hirschmann-Stiftung funds and supports projects in research, education, development cooperation and social initiatives, focusing primarily on multi‑year flagship projects while also providing one‑off small grants.
RROMA FOUNDATION
Since 1994 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of the company 'Rroma Foundation' is to support and promote the Roma population in various Eastern European countries. The foundation reviews submitted projects and activities and procures funds for the implementation of these projects. It is also responsible for public relations and informing the public about the situation of the Roma in various countries.
Wohlfahrtsfonds der schweizerischen philanthropischen Gesellschaft Union Genossenschaft
Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.
Wohlfahrtsfonds der schweizerischen philanthropischen Gesellschaft Union Genossenschaft provides financial support to private individuals, associations and groups that generally do not receive state assistance by awarding donations. The cooperative operates under its own statutes and distributes funds mainly via an "open window" mechanism, allocating donations on an annual basis.
Stiftung Zuversicht für Kinder
Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.
Stiftung Zuversicht für Kinder is a foundation that supports children whose lives and development opportunities are at risk. It focuses on medical care and aid projects, particularly in Kyrgyzstan, to improve children’s prospects for the future.
Schweizer Seelsorge-Stiftung
Since 1998 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of the Swiss Pastoral Care Foundation consists of the ideal and material promotion of the religious, in particular the pastoral care and sacramental life of the Roman Catholic Church in Switzerland and worldwide. This includes supporting projects and initiatives that serve the dissemination and deepening of the Roman Catholic faith, as well as providing resources and counseling for believers and ecclesiastical institutions.
Argidius Foundation
Since 1998 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of Argidius Foundation is to support small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries, thereby promoting job creation and combating poverty. To achieve this, the foundation collaborates with local partner organizations to support business development and promote economic growth in these countries.
Stiftung Auxilium
Since 1998 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of the Auxilium Foundation is to support organizations that advocate for human dignity and social justice, particularly in the areas of education, social affairs, faith, and health, through financial contributions and the promotion of ideal and cultural Roman Catholic values.
Stiftung für bürgerliche Politik
Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.
Stiftung für bürgerliche Politik aims to finance the political work of the Schweizerischen Volkspartei and to support liberal-conservative policies such as Swiss independence, direct democracy, federalism, a market economy, lower taxes and private property. Its board selects projects to support and oversees the targeted use of funds.
Stiftung Suyana
Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.
The company's core activity is to support individuals, families and communities in the areas of healthcare, education and basic needs, particularly in vulnerable regions, by implementing projects and improving access and quality in these areas, in order to enable a fulfilling and self-determined life.
Human Dignity Foundation
Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of Human Dignity Foundation is to operate a foundation that focuses on promoting human dignity and combating human rights violations. The foundation is engaged in various areas, such as combating online child abuse, promoting child resilience, and supporting education projects. The foundation also manages an investment portfolio to support its goals and maximize its impact.
Stiftung Folsäure Schweiz
Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.
Stiftung Folsäure Schweiz provides information about folic acid (vitamin B9) and promotes folic acid prophylaxis to reduce birth defects such as spina bifida. The foundation carries out public education, publishes resources, organizes expert lectures, and collaborates with partners to introduce folic-acid-containing products and support people affected by spina bifida.
European Glaucoma Society Foundation
Since 2005 · 51–100 empl.
European Glaucoma Society Foundation is a public interest, not‑for‑profit scientific organization that develops evidence‑based glaucoma guidelines and provides educational programs, examinations and meetings for clinicians.
Ruedi Leuppi Stiftung Elfenbeinküste
Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.
The company's core activity is to support and finance humanitarian projects in the healthcare sector, particularly the establishment and equipment of a urology department and the training of local medical staff at the hospital in Dabou, Ivory Coast.
Stiftung Refdata Referenzdaten im schweizerischen Gesundheitswesen
Since 2005 · 21–50 empl.
The core activity of Refdata is to provide databases and services for the Swiss healthcare industry, particularly for the management and querying of product information for human and veterinary medicinal products as well as medical devices.
European Outdoor Conservation Association
Since 2006 · 11–20 empl.
European Outdoor Conservation Association supports and funds grassroots conservation, protection and habitat restoration projects worldwide, with an emphasis on initiatives linked to outdoor recreation. The organisation brings together companies from the outdoor industry to raise and allocate grants for projects addressing biodiversity loss, plastic pollution and landscape regeneration, and is registered as a not-for-profit association in Kanton Zug, Switzerland (registration no. CH-170.6.000.188-3).
The DEAR Foundation Switzerland
Since 2006 · 21–50 empl.
The core activity of the company 'The DEAR Foundation' is the development, coordination and implementation of projects worldwide, particularly in the area of promoting small businesses in developing countries, as well as supporting educational and social projects. The foundation finances and supports these projects through donations and donates 100% of the received donations to the projects, while the administrative costs are borne by the foundation itself.
Laudes AG
Since 2008 · 51–100 empl.
Laudes AG supports action to inspire and challenge industry to transition to a green, fair and inclusive economy by providing grants, fostering collaboration and offering support beyond grantmaking. Its programmes include Built Environment, Fashion, Finance and Capital Markets and Food, and the organisation publishes research, reports and a grants database to measure and share learning.
EDGE CERTIFIED FOUNDATION
Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of EDGE Certified Foundation is to support and certify organizations in promoting equal opportunities for men and women as well as other diversity-specific groups. To this end, the company offers a global certification system that assesses and recognizes the progress of organizations in closing the gender gap and other diversity aspects.
European Glaucoma Society (EGS)
Since 2010 · 51–100 empl.
European Glaucoma Society (EGS) is a not-for-profit scientific society that promotes high standards in glaucoma care. The EGS publishes evidence-based guidelines, organises congresses and educational programmes (including EBO‑EGS exams, fellowships and observerships) and provides educational materials and publications.
Laudes Foundation
Since 2011 · 51–100 empl.
Laudes Foundation provides grants and collaborative support to industry partners to accelerate transitions to a green, fair and inclusive economy. Its work focuses on programmes for the built environment, fashion, food and finance and capital markets, and includes policy engagement, convening, capacity building and rubrics-based evaluation.
Sustain for Life Switzerland Foundation
Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.
Sustain for Life Switzerland Foundation is a charitable foundation that funds projects to reduce poverty by supporting activities that enable people to develop sustainable livelihoods. It focuses on education, sustainable agriculture and health, awards grants to registered NGOs and community-based organisations, and requires sustainability and clear exit strategies for supported projects. The website states that the founder covers core administrative costs so donations are directed to projects.
Swiss Cancer Foundation
Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.
The company's core activity is to promote cancer research through innovative and results-oriented research projects in oncology, particularly by supporting young researchers and innovative research approaches, as well as directly and indirectly promoting the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Stiftung besser-hören-schweiz
Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of the company "Stiftung.besser-hören-schweiz." is to promote and raise awareness for better hearing conditions, enabling everyone to hear better.
Fürsorge-, Wohlfahrts- und Kulturstiftung der Bürgergemeinde Zug
Since 2015 · 21–50 empl.
Fürsorge-, Wohlfahrts- und Kulturstiftung der Bürgergemeinde Zug provides financial support to the Bürgergemeinde, funds projects for disadvantaged children in Switzerland and abroad, and offers additional financial assistance to needy citizens of the city of Zug in specific emergency or hardship cases. The foundation also supports third-party charitable, historical, social and cultural projects in the canton of Zug and may use income from the property at Poststrasse 14 for disbursements.
KJBZ Stiftung
Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of the KJBZ Foundation is to support people in need and distress, as well as to promote projects with a Christian educational background.
Melanoma World Society (MWS)
Since 2016 · 21–50 empl.
The core activity of the company "Melanoma World Society" is the promotion of research and treatment of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, through the organization of international congresses, symposia and other events, as well as the dissemination of information and research results in this field.
Energy Web Stiftung
Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.
Energy Web Stiftung develops and operates an open-source technology ecosystem that provides blockchain-powered platforms and software to support digital transformation in the energy sector. Its offerings include digital registries and services for secure data exchange, asset identity and traceability across electricity, aviation, maritime, e‑mobility and clean mining, and products such as Digital Spine, Green Proofs and the Energy Web X marketplace.
Interchain Stiftung
Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.
Interchain Stiftung funds and supports the development of an interoperable, sustainable, community-owned decentralized ecosystem through funding, investments and programmatic initiatives. It engages with the Cosmos ecosystem via advocacy, technology work and the Cosmos Labs organization.
Stiftung Doku-Zug
Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.
The core activity of the Doku-Zug Foundation is to support projects that document local contemporary history and make it accessible to the public. This includes promoting research, publishing publications and providing information and documents from the fields of politics, economy, education, environment, culture, history and sports in the Zug region.
DIE QRL STIFTUNG
Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of the company "QRL Stiftung" is to provide grants to support developers, researchers, educational institutions, and community projects that focus on developing post-quantum secure blockchain solutions, researching the impact of quantum computing on cryptography and blockchains, and educating and raising awareness about the threat of quantum computing and the available solutions.
Solana Stiftung
Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of Solana Foundation is to promote and support the decentralization, adoption, and security of the Solana network, a permissionless network for the development of decentralized financial products and services. This includes providing grants and funding to developers, supporting validators and RPC node operators, and promoting staking and delegation to enhance the network's security and censorship resistance.
Tauro-Stiftung
Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of the Tauro Foundation is to support needy children and young people in countries with low development status, as well as to promote efforts to reduce hunger and poverty. This is achieved through financial support for non-profit organizations and institutions active in these areas.
TONI PIËCH FOUNDATION
Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.
TONI PIËCH FOUNDATION develops and presents concepts and technologies for electric sports cars under the Piëch brand. The website focuses on the PIËCH GT project as well as battery, drivetrain and design solutions.
The Folloe Foundation
Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.
The Folloe Foundation supports community development through projects in education, sustainable infrastructure and poverty alleviation. It works with experts and partner organisations, engages local people in planning and implementation, and applies monitoring and evaluation to guide project delivery.
Stiftung Kinderdemenz Schweiz
Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of the company is to support families who have a child with childhood dementia (NCL). The foundation provides assistance and support to affected families in Switzerland.
Ursimone Wietlisbach Foundation
Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.
Ursimone Wietlisbach Foundation invests in long-term partnerships and initiatives to promote holistic health, human development and active lifestyles. Its work includes supporting research, translating evidence into policy, implementing programmes with partners and exploring innovative financing, with activities in Switzerland and selected countries in the Mekong region.
DEAR Foundation - Solidarité Suisse
Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.
The company's core activity is to support and promote social projects and initiatives, particularly in the areas of poverty reduction, social integration, health, education, and art. The company supports various projects aimed at helping disadvantaged individuals and groups, such as seniors, children, people with disabilities, and families affected by poverty. The support includes, among other things, the financing of projects, the provision of resources, and the promotion of initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life and equal opportunities for all people.
Stiftung ESAF 2019 Zug
Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of the company 'Stiftung ESAF 2019 Zug' is the financial support of projects and events in the canton of Zug in the areas of sports, culture, health prevention and social affairs.
KISS Genossenschaft Zug
Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.5.0(1)
KISS Genossenschaft Zug offers accompanied neighbourhood help with a time-recording system and connects members who support each other with everyday tasks such as shopping, walks, household assistance and companionship.
NUKIA
Since 2020 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of NUKIA is to support needy children and families through various projects, particularly in the areas of education and health, as well as collecting donations for these purposes.
Yvonne und Peter Imholz Stiftung
Since 2021 · 1–10 empl.
Yvonne und Peter Imholz Stiftung is a foundation associated with Imholz Management AG and is listed on the official website as a supporting institution. The website does not provide further information on its purpose, activities, or services.
Vision Aid Suisse Stiftung
Since 2022 · 11–20 empl.
The core activity of Vision Aid Suisse is the implementation of aid projects, particularly in the area of combating avoidable blindness and promoting equal opportunities in developing countries, mainly in Africa. The company is committed to humanitarian aid and works to improve the living conditions of people in need.
Fondation KISS
Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.5.0(1)
Fondation KISS organizes conferences and informational events, for example on integrated care. On the KISS website it is referenced in connection with the KISS network, which supports accompanied neighbourhood-help services and local meeting formats.
idOS Association
Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.
idOS Association develops identity and onboarding infrastructure for Web3 and stablecoin applications. The platform enables users to verify once and reuse identity and KYC data across different apps and blockchains.
Institute of Biodiversity Research and Action for Nature Climate and Humanity Stiftung
Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.
Institute of Biodiversity Research and Action for Nature Climate and Humanity Stiftung is a nonprofit research institute that studies how biodiversity, climate stability, and human well-being are interconnected. It connects scientists, practitioners, and institutions to translate ecological research into restoration, policy, and decision-ready evidence.
NGOs & NPOs in Zug
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