Form of Impact
Use this filter to search by the operational form of the organisation. Options:
All Organizations
Grant Giving Organization: provides financial support to third parties.
Non-Profit Organization: directly implements charitable or project-based work.
Topic
This filter allows you to select the thematic focus of an organisation’s work. For grantmakers, these are funding areas; for non-profits, their areas of activity.
Available topics:
Social (Charitable Purposes, Support for People in Need)
Education
Art and Culture
Research, Science, Development
Health
Politics, Society, Economy
Environmental Protection, Animal Welfare
Development Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid
Ethics, Religion, Church
Leisure and Sport
Nonprofit in General
Each topic can be expanded to access more specific subcategories.
Target Group
Filter organisations by the beneficiaries of their work. Options include:
Open/All
Poor, People in Need
Professional Group According to the Foundation's Orientation (e.g. Artists, Researchers)
Pupils, Trainees, Students
Children
Young People
Organisations and/or Companies According to the Foundation's Orientation
Sick People (e.g. Mentally and Physically Acutely Ill, Addicts)
People with Physical and/or Mental Disabilities
Older People
Various Groups of Beneficiaries (e.g. Prisoners)
Animals
Families, Parents, Relatives
Religious Communities
Women, Mothers
Mountain Population
Men, Fathers
Unemployed
Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Foreigners
Affected Areas
This filter allows you to select geographic areas where organisations are active. Filters include:
Continents: e.g. Africa, Asia, Europe, etc.
Subregions and individual countries (e.g. Africa > North Africa > Algeria)
Developing and Emerging Countries
Abroad (General)
Note: This filter is not exclusive. Selecting "Algeria" may also return results for broader filters like “Africa” or “Developing Countries”.
Date of Foundation
Search for organisations founded within a specific time range.
City & Postal Code
Search by the organisation’s registered city or ZIP/postal code.
Note: This refers to the legal address, not the geographic area of activity.
Canton
Filter by the Swiss canton where the organisation is based.
Note: This also refers to the legal address, not the impact area.
Legal Form
Filter by the legal structure of an organisation. Available options:
All Legal Types
Foundation
Dedicated Fund
Association
Inc
Ltd
Sole Proprietorship
Public Legal
Foreign Legal Form
Cooperative
Tax Exempt
SDGs
Filter organisations by their commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Available options:
All SDGs
Quality education
Good health and well-being
Reduced inequalities
No poverty
Decent work and economic growth
Partnerships for the goals
Climate action
Zero hunger
Gender equality
Sustainable cities and communities
Life on land
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Responsible consumption and production
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Cleanwater and sanitation
Life below water
Affordable and clean energy
Certification
Filter organisations with certifications. Available:
Zewo
NPO Management Excellence (FMM)
Association
Filter organisations by their membership in associations:
SwissFoundations
ProFonds