Nonprofit organization in
Basel

GGG Gesellschaft für das Gute und Gemeinnützige Basel

Since 1916 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(18)

GGG Gesellschaft für das Gute und Gemeinnützige Basel is a charitable association that runs its own organizations and supports projects and other organizations. Its work covers education, families, culture, social services and health, including libraries, language courses, advice and assistance for people facing difficult circumstances.

Krebsliga beider Basel

Since 1997 · 21–50 empl.·5.0(8)

Krebsliga beider Basel works to prevent and detect cancer early and supports cancer research. It advises and accompanies people affected by cancer, their relatives and other close contacts, and offers courses, opportunities to meet and practical support.

Tierschutz beider Basel

Since 1998 · 21–50 empl.·4.1(229)

Tierschutz beider Basel operates an animal shelter and provides animal adoption services as well as offerings such as boarding, grooming, dog-walking and animal physiotherapy. The organisation also runs a lost-and-found bureau, carries out animal protection and educational projects, and organises fundraising and volunteer programmes.

Basler Tierschutzverein

Since 1912 · 21–50 empl.·4.1(229)

Basler Tierschutzverein supports activities that enable animals to live without pain, suffering, harm or unnecessary impairment and promotes animal and nature protection. The association is active in practical animal‑welfare work, supports projects and animal adoptions, and cooperates with the Stiftung TBB Schweiz, which manages the animal shelter.

Pulpo

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.·4.6(581)

Pulpo is a non-profit association that runs sociocultural activities and services in public spaces. Its activities include Bistro Pulpo, which serves food and drinks, as well as other public offerings.

Basel Institute on Governance

Since 2003 · 51–100 empl.·5.0(3)

Basel Institute on Governance is an independent centre of expertise working to advance good governance and counter corruption. It supports governments, companies and civil society through practical assistance, research, policy advice and training, including on asset recovery, corruption prevention and business integrity.

Stiftung TBB Schweiz

Since 2017 · 21–50 empl.·4.1(229)

Stiftung TBB Schweiz promotes the interests of animals and animal welfare. It advises the public and authorities on animal-welfare issues, provides practical services for animal owners and operates the Tierheim an der Birs animal shelter.

MDPI SUSTAINABILITY FOUNDATION

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.·3.9(27)

MDPI SUSTAINABILITY FOUNDATION is a foundation that operates the mdpi.com platform for peer-reviewed open access journals and related publishing services. Its core activities focus on publishing, distributing and making scientific content accessible across a wide range of disciplines.

GjakovaBasel

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(84)

GjakovaBasel promotes exchange and cross-border, project-based cooperation among people and institutions connected to Gjakova and Basel. The association shares information, facilitates contacts and initiates projects in areas including culture, social affairs, business and civil society.

Stipendienstiftung des Freien Gymnasiums Basel

Since 2001 · 1–10 empl.·4.0(23)

Stipendienstiftung des Freien Gymnasiums Basel awards scholarships to support gifted pupils and to assist families experiencing financial hardship. The foundation is funded by donations and is linked to the FG Basel fundraising activities.

Felix Platter-Stiftung für Forschung und Innovation

Since 2019 · 21–50 empl.·3.7(206)

Felix Platter-Stiftung für Forschung und Innovation is an institution of Universitäre Altersmedizin FELIX PLATTER and supports efforts to preserve older people’s physical and mental health. Its focus areas include cognition, mobility and nutrition, as well as sharing scientific findings in geriatric medicine with the public.

Stiftung Longo Mai

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(4)

Stiftung Longo Mai is a charitable foundation that promotes solidarity-based ways of living and working. It supports the Pro Longo Mai association and the European Land Fund, including by providing financial resources and acquiring land.

Industrienacht Basel

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.·4.6(15)

Industrienacht Basel is an association that organises the non-profit, non-commercial Industry Night Regio Basel. The event gives visitors an opportunity to explore the workplaces of companies from a range of industries.

Friedrich Zschokke-Stiftung

Since 1931 · 1–10 empl.

Friedrich Zschokke-Stiftung provides financial support to descendants of Heinrich Zschokke and their spouses for education, provisions and similar needs, with assistance granted either as awards or as loans.

Coop Patenschaft für Berggebiete Genossenschaft

Since 1942 · 21–50 empl.

Coop Patenschaft für Berggebiete Genossenschaft is a charitable organisation that works to improve living and working conditions for people in mountain regions. It supports projects including renovations of homes, barns and stables, improvements to alpine pastures, infrastructure investments and farm transfers.

Louise Aubry-Kappeler-Stiftung

Since 1955 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Louise Aubry-Kappeler Foundation is to provide financial support to people in need in the canton of Basel-Stadt, particularly through individual case assistance and contributions to organizations that combat poverty and support people in distress.

COMPAGNA Basel

Since 1964 · 1–10 empl.

COMPAGNA Basel works in the social sector and runs the SOS railway station assistance service. It provides free support to travellers, including children travelling alone, older or disabled people, and mothers with young children.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe-Stiftung

Since 1968 · 1–10 empl.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe-Stiftung is a charitable grant-making foundation that supports projects in culture, science and research, nature and environmental protection, European unity, and peace promotion. It places particular emphasis on supporting young people and can fund both individuals and institutions.

Denk an mich

Since 1969 · 11–20 empl.

Denk an mich is a foundation that supports holiday and leisure activities for people with disabilities. It helps cover additional costs for individuals, contributes to group activities and supports inclusive, accessible holiday and leisure projects.

Dachgenossenschaft Hirscheneck

Since 1978 · 11–20 empl.

Dachgenossenschaft Hirscheneck is a self-managed cooperative that owns a property shared by various businesses, organisations and associations. It manages the rentals, maintenance and long-term planning of the building.

Stiftung Frauenhaus beider Basel zum Schutz misshandelter Frauen und Kinder

Since 1981 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung Frauenhaus beider Basel zum Schutz misshandelter Frauen und Kinder provides protection, accommodation, counselling and psychological support to women and children affected by domestic violence. It helps those affected develop new perspectives and raises awareness of domestic violence through prevention and educational work.

Stiftung Presencia

Since 1981 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of the Presencia Foundation is to support and improve the living conditions of children and young people in Colombia, particularly by providing assistance to children, students and learners, as well as promoting education and prevention work.

Islamische Stiftung Basel

Since 1986 · 1–10 empl.

Islamische König Faysal Stiftung is an Islamic community and cultural centre that hosts daily prayers, Arabic-language sermons and religious services. The centre maintains a library and offers language and sports activities, Islamic education and social support for youth, women, asylum seekers and students.

EcoSolidar

Since 1986 · 11–20 empl.

Ecosolidar is a non-profit organization that focuses on supporting projects in various regions of the world (Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe). The company's core activity is to collect donations and use them to support project partners and implement humanitarian projects.

Scheidegger-Thommen-Stiftung

Since 1987 · 11–20 empl.

Scheidegger-Thommen-Stiftung funds projects in the fields of trade, culture, science and social affairs, with emphasis on supporting young talent, business development in trade, cultural events and research. Applications are handled via an online portal and require a project description, a detailed budget and a financing plan.

Bio-Stiftung Schweiz

Since 1988 · 11–20 empl.

Bio-Stiftung Schweiz is a charitable foundation that promotes projects in sustainable agriculture and environmental and nature conservation. It develops and runs its own initiatives, including work on soil fertility, and provides a fund structure for initiatives with similar aims.

Stiftung für krebskranke Kinder, Regio Basiliensis

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung für krebskranke Kinder, Regio Basiliensis provides financial direct aid, psycho-oncological support, funding for research and training, and project-based measures to improve the quality of life of children with cancer and their families. The foundation cooperates closely with the Universitäts-Kinderspital beider Basel (UKBB), offers services such as a free parents’ apartment, and holds ZEWO certification.

Jugendpatronat St. Joseph

Since 1989 · 11–20 empl.

Jugendpatronat St. Joseph supports programmes for children and young people as well as social initiatives for people of different ages. Its work promotes integration and community, including through shared meals, internships for young people without apprenticeships, and a sewing and mending workshop.

Ruth und Paul Wallach Stiftung

Since 1991 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Ruth and Paul Wallach Foundation is the promotion and support of small non-profit, social, scientific and cultural projects, particularly in the Basel region, through the provision of support contributions.

Internationale Stiftung Psychosomatik und Sozialmedizin

Since 1992 · 11–20 empl.

Internationale Stiftung Psychosomatik und Sozialmedizin promotes psychosomatic and social medicine through medical education and training, conferences and symposia, and awards for students and doctoral candidates. It also supports social medicine projects and the development of patient-centred medicine.

Verein Eulerstrooss Nüün

Since 1992 · 21–50 empl.

The core activity of e9 is the implementation of open and supplementary childcare and youth work in Basel. This includes the care and accompaniment of children and young people in various day structures, open play meetings, youth centers, day holidays and coaching offers.

Hermann und Elisabeth Walder-Bachmann Stiftung

Since 1993 · 1–10 empl.

Hermann und Elisabeth Walder-Bachmann Stiftung supports projects that promote the harmonious interaction of nature conservation, forestry and agriculture. It awards the Walder Prize annually.

Salem-Helvetia Stiftung

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.

Salem-Helvetia Stiftung supports Christian-led projects in Africa, India, Israel, Romania and South America, with a particular focus on projects for children and young people. Donations are passed on to the selected project without deductions.

Stiftung Wald-Klima-Umwelt

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Wald-Klima-Umwelt is a non-profit foundation that uses book and exhibition projects to raise awareness of the conservation of the environment, forests and natural landscapes. Its activities include the photographic exhibition “Forests of the World”, publications and a database of forest images and scientific information.

Stiftung Laurenz-Haus

Since 1996 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Laurenz-Haus promotes the welfare of children and young people by running its own projects and supporting projects of other organisations, with a focus on child safety, health and education.

STIFTUNG YOGA UND GESUNDHEIT BASEL

Since 1996 · 11–20 empl.

STIFTUNG YOGA UND GESUNDHEIT BASEL promotes yoga, health concepts based on yoga, and yoga therapy. It supports the Lotos Yoga training school and yoga therapy, organises continuing education, workshops and yoga holidays, provides yoga rooms, and awards scholarships for yoga training.

Stiftung pro REHAB Basel

Since 1996 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung pro REHAB Basel provides financial support to REHAB Basel AG by funding equipment and projects for the clinic. The foundation raises donations and manages legacies to secure funding for initiatives such as the therapy animal garden.

Stiftung Generationenhaus Neubad

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.