NGOs & NPOs in the
Canton of Zug

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.

Hapi AG

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.

Hapi AG presents HAndicaP.Internet as a project and historic server service initiated by André Braichet to support telework for people with disabilities. The website mainly provides a retrospective overview of HAPI and its development over time.

Stiftung Offene Hand "Swisshand"

Since 1993 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the company "Swisshand" is the promotion of microfinance projects in developing countries, particularly in Africa. The company supports the establishment and expansion of small businesses through the granting of loans and the implementation of business training, in order to reduce poverty in these regions.

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.

CM Kulturmanagement, Cornelia Mayinger

Since 1996 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is the organization and implementation of meetings and activities for an international women's group, with the aim of integrating and exchanging between migrant and local women. The group provides a network of relationships, launches projects and organizes regular meetings to reduce the isolation of migrant women.

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.

Philipp Neri Stiftung

Since 1999 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the Philipp Neri Foundation is the financial, social and pastoral support of people in need from the circus, market traders and showmen's world.

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.

Hadia Medical Swiss

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of Hadia Medical Swiss is to support the fight against female genital mutilation and improve medical services for mothers and newborns in Somaliland, particularly through the implementation of projects and the promotion of healthcare for women and children in this region.

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.

TEAM-WERK Sozialpädagogik AG

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

TEAM-WERK is a social organization specializing in working with children, adolescents, and their families, as well as supporting foster families. The company's core activity is social work and supporting families and children, with a focus on being a confessionally neutral organization with a humanistic view of humanity.

Fondation Robmar

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the Robmar Foundation is to support and promote organizations that utilize the special relationship between humans and animals to help people with special physical or health needs.

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.

SHIFT360 Foundation

Since 2010 · 11–20 empl.

SHIFT360 Foundation promotes market-based solutions to address social inequalities in the Greater Mekong Subregion. It runs projects such as the Academy of Culinary Arts Cambodia, offering hospitality training and pathways to employment, and manages scholarship programmes like the Naomi Tami Scholarship Memorial Fund.

NPSuisse Schweizerische Niemann-Pick-Vereinigung

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of NPSuisse is to advise, support and accompany people directly or indirectly affected by Niemann-Pick disease. This includes informing those affected, the media, professionals, authorities and the public, as well as promoting self-help, support groups, optimal care and support forms, training offers and research.

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.

Stiftung Mutter Bernarda Menzingen

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Mutter Bernarda Menzingen supports social, charitable and educational projects, including initiatives of the Menzinger Sisters. The foundation awards grants for concrete, self-contained projects according to its allocation regulations; recurring operating costs are funded only exceptionally, and an independent board reviews applications under federal foundation supervision.

EVER Stiftung

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is to support and promote institutions and individuals in research, further education, prevention, early detection and healing of brain, eye, rheumatic, lung and heart diseases, as well as multiple sclerosis and cancer in children. This also includes supporting projects and innovative ideas, promoting forms of therapy and facilities, and providing financial contributions to other organizations with similar goals.

JAKA Stiftung

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the JAKA Foundation is to support and promote institutions and individuals in research, further education, prevention, early detection and healing of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. This also includes financial contributions to individuals with such illnesses and to organizations with similar goals.

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.