Nonprofit organization in
St. Gallen

Stiftung MyHandicap

Since 2005 · 21–50 empl.

Stiftung MyHandicap is a charitable foundation that supports people with disabilities and their families. Through EnableMe, it provides information on disabilities and chronic illnesses, an online community for sharing experiences, and direct support such as a job board and peer programmes.

Stiftung Succursus

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Succursus is a charitable umbrella foundation that enables people to dedicate assets to charitable or public-benefit causes. Donors can establish dedicated funds within the foundation, which handles tasks including asset management and administration.

Krebsliga Ostschweiz

Since 2012 · 51–100 empl.

Krebsliga Ostschweiz works to prevent and combat cancer and to alleviate its effects. It advises and supports people affected by cancer and their relatives, offers courses and group activities, and works in cancer prevention, early detection, cancer registration and research.

Susanne und Martin Knechtli-Kradolfer-Stiftung

Since 2015 · 1–10 empl.

Susanne und Martin Knechtli-Kradolfer-Stiftung is a charitable grant-making foundation that supports projects in culture, social affairs, animal welfare, ecology, science, education and medicine. It also awards scholarships to young people who need financial assistance for their education.

YOUNGSTARS INTERNATIONAL

Since 2015 · 11–20 empl.

YOUNGSTARS INTERNATIONAL is an umbrella organisation that promotes children’s and youth club work internationally. It connects and equips club leaders and works with local partners to develop new movements.

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.

Hospiz St. Gallen operates an inpatient hospice for adults with incurable, progressive illnesses. It provides round-the-clock palliative nursing and care, with support for relatives and other close contacts.

BioDesign Foundation

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

BioDesign Foundation preserves Luigi Colani’s intellectual legacy and applies his solution-oriented design philosophy to environmental protection. It develops and supports environmental initiatives, including projects to map and address plastic and marine pollution.

mosa!k

Since 2023 · 21–50 empl.

mosa!k is a non-profit association offering services for people with young-onset or early-stage dementia and their families. Its activities include structured day programs, counselling and support, exercise, discussion groups, and shared leisure and cultural activities.

Kursana Fürsorgefonds

Since 2004 · 1–10 empl.

Schweizerische Stiftung für blindentechnische Hilfsmittel

Since 1982 · 11–20 empl.·3.4(5)

The core activity of SZBLIND is to support people with deafblindness or hearing impairments and enable them to participate in social and societal life as unrestrictedly as possible. To this end, the company offers various services, which are financed by contributions from the disability insurance, membership fees, sales of goods and donations.

Caritas St.Gallen-Appenzell

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(3)

Caritas St.Gallen-Appenzell is the charitable organisation of the Diocese of St. Gallen and a specialist centre for diaconal work. It supports people through services including social and legal counselling, emergency aid, integration, education and employment programmes, and affordable goods and services.

Stiftung Zeitvorsorge

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(1)

Stiftung Zeitvorsorge organizes a time-exchange scheme in which people aged 50 and over provide older people with companionship and practical assistance in daily life. Hours contributed are credited and can later be redeemed for help of their own; the foundation arranges and coordinates services with partner organizations.

Schweizerischer Anlegerschutzverein

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

Schweizerischer Anlegerschutzverein is a non-profit association that promotes transparency in the Swiss capital market and the protection and enforcement of investor rights. It supports securities holders in pursuing their economic and corporate interests, including through proxy voting and assistance with possible legal action.

mosaik - Treffpunkt Quartier

Since 2024 · 1–10 empl.·4.9(7)

mosaik - Treffpunkt Quartier is a non-profit association that runs a community meeting place. Its activities include leisure programmes for children, a gathering for parents with babies and toddlers, open social meetups, and support with everyday questions.

Internet Archive Switzerland

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Internet Archive Switzerland is an independent non-profit foundation that promotes the preservation of and universal access to knowledge. Together with partners, it collects and preserves digital information and is developing archives for generative AI models and endangered historical and cultural records.

SNK Social Networking Establishment Schaan Zweigniederlassung St.Gallen

Since 2024 · 11–20 empl.

SNK Social Networking Establishment Schaan Zweigniederlassung St.Gallen provides social-pedagogical support and counselling for families, young people and young adults. Its services include family support, youth coaching, crisis intervention, assisted living and help with everyday activities.

Förderverein "Endlesslife"

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Förderverein "Endlesslife" is an association active in addiction support and prevention. It provides immediate help, counselling, self-help groups and emergency sleeping accommodation, and supports people with questions about drug use and addiction.

sava collective

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

sava collective is an association that promotes social and cultural participation and supports children and families in need. It organises charity events and fundraising projects, particularly for children and institutions in countries along the Sava and in Montenegro.

Winterhilfe Kanton St. Gallen

Since 2023 · 1–10 empl.·2.0(5)

The company's core activity is to support disadvantaged families and children in Switzerland by providing various aid programs and services, including: * Provision of food and vouchers * Provision of sleeping places and mattresses * Support for the integration of children in leisure activities (Empowerment Sport and Empowerment Music) * Provision of school and kindergarten equipment * Collection, storage and dispatch of clothing and other relief goods. The company focuses on combating poverty and social exclusion in Switzerland and offers concrete assistance and support to improve the living situation of disadvantaged families and children.

Hand für Afrika

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Hand für Afrika is a non-profit association supporting humanitarian and social projects in Africa. Its work focuses on children's education and on self-help initiatives that improve living conditions, particularly in Senegal.

Stiftung Dufner

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Dufner supports adolescents and young adults facing difficult circumstances on a Christian basis. It provides supported and temporary accommodation, counselling, and practical assistance with personal, vocational, and financial matters to help young people develop greater independence and personal responsibility.

Kantonale St.Gallische Winkelriedstiftung

Since 1918 · 1–10 empl.

Arnold Billwiller Stiftung

Since 1940 · 1–10 empl.

Sophie Jüstrich-Oettli-Stiftung

Since 1951 · 1–10 empl.

Katharina Adank-Stiftung

Since 1964 · 1–10 empl.

Emil und Victoria Barell Stiftung

Since 1970 · 1–10 empl.

Dr. Max Kuhn Stiftung

Since 1972 · 1–10 empl.

Ernst und Annelies Grossenbacher-Güntzel-Stiftung

Since 1973 · 1–10 empl.

Gemeinnützige Stiftung St. Georg

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

Gedächtnisstiftung Dori Bösch-Thut

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung OPOS zugunsten von Wahrnehmungsbehinderten

Since 1975 · 1–10 empl.

Werner Kobelt-Hasler Berghilfe-Stiftung

Since 1981 · 1–10 empl.

Unterstützungsverein der Psychologischen Gemeinschaftspraxis Anteros

Since 1984 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Charles North

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Hexenburg

Since 1992 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Alfred Jäger für Diakonie

Since 1994 · 1–10 empl.

Professor Walther Hug Stiftung zur Förderung der rechtswissenschaftlichen Forschung

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.