Nonprofit organization in the
Canton of Obwalden

Pro Lungern-Obsee

Since 1980 · 1–10 empl.·4.3(851)

Pro Lungern-Obsee publishes on its official website information about restaurant services, camping pitches, apartments and recreational activities, including options for online reservations.

Hermann und Marianne Straniak-Stiftung

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

Hermann und Marianne Straniak-Stiftung supports elderly people in need in the Canton of Obwalden and promotes humanitarian efforts. It also advances the aims of the European Convention on Human Rights and dialogue between Eastern and Western philosophical thought.

Internationale Gesellschaft Hildegard von Bingen

Since 1980 · 1–10 empl.

Internationale Gesellschaft Hildegard von Bingen researches and shares the ideas of Hildegard of Bingen and relates them to the present, particularly in natural medicine, nutrition and lifestyle. The association organises conferences, regional groups and training courses, and publishes a magazine.

STIFTUNG DR. J.E. BRANDENBERGER, Erfinder des Cellophans, errichtet von seiner Tochter, Irma Marthe Brandenberger

Since 1987 · 11–20 empl.

STIFTUNG DR. J.E. BRANDENBERGER, Erfinder des Cellophans, errichtet von seiner Tochter, Irma Marthe Brandenberger awards an annual prize to Swiss citizens who make sustained efforts to improve people’s material or immaterial living conditions. It recognises contributions to the common good and the promotion and preservation of humanitarian culture.

Stiftung Naturerbe Karst und Höhlen Obwalden (NeKO)

Since 2002 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung Naturerbe Karst und Höhlen Obwalden (NeKO) works to preserve karst landscapes and caves and promote their scientific study. It supports research projects, helps document and share knowledge about this natural heritage, and raises public awareness of its protection.

Leister Stiftung

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

Leister Stiftung is an institution of the Leister Group that provides plastic welding and process heat solutions for industrial applications. Its portfolio includes hot-air tools, welding machines, extruders, industrial hot-air devices, infrared heaters, accessories, and related services and support.

Styger Stiftung für Kinder

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the company is to support and promote children and young people in need, particularly in homes and similar institutions, through various projects, fundraising campaigns and events, as well as providing resources and services for this target group.

Genossenschaft Zeitgut Obwalden

Since 2013 · 11–20 empl.

Genossenschaft Zeitgut Obwalden organises voluntary neighbourhood support using time credits. It matches and supports member pairs who give or receive practical help in everyday life, such as shopping, conversation and leisure activities.

Stiftung Zukunft CH

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is the dissemination of Bible verses and Christian messages through posters, actions and other marketing measures, with the aim of winning and supporting people for the Christian faith.

Stiftung Ora et Labora

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Ora et Labora supports the livelihoods of ageing religious communities and operates the Benedictine Centre. It is responsible for the centre’s financing, development and operations, and promotes the monastery as a place of living, spirituality, pilgrimage and encounter.

Stiftung Obwalden Finanzhaushalt

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Obwalden Finanzhaushalt collects voluntary contributions and invests the resulting foundation assets to generate returns. It uses those returns to support public services in the canton of Obwalden, particularly in health, education, social affairs, natural hazard protection and infrastructure.

Stiftung Backpack

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Backpack is a non-profit foundation that provides scholarships to help women access higher education in leadership, biosciences, medicine and technology. It works with academic partners including IMD and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.