The foundation is non-profit and exclusively aims to support tax-exempt, non-profit institutions that promote and support cultural, scientific, ecological or social projects. The foundation can act on its own or provide grants to other institutions through support. In doing so, the foundation supports projects that do not receive sufficient state or private aid, taking into account relevance, sustainability and quality. The foundation operates within the scope of its purpose in Switzerland and in developing and emerging countries. The foundation does not pursue any commercial purpose and does not strive for profit.