2087 organisations

Non-profits in Switzerland

Browse 2087 non-profit organisations across Switzerland. Compare causes, programmes, beneficiaries and funding.

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Non-profits in Switzerland at a glance

Of the 2,087 non-profits in Switzerland, the most common cause areas are Education (42%), Children & Youth (28%) and Health (25%).

Cause areas

Education42%
Children & Youth28%
Health25%
Community development24%
Arts & Culture21%

Organisation types

Association43%
Operating foundation21%
Grant-making foundation16%
NGO6%
Network or umbrella5%

Beneficiaries

Children32%
Youth31%
Communities29%
Families23%
Students13%

Funding sources

Individual donations47%
Membership fees19%
Earned income13%
Government funding12%
Corporate partnerships11%

Top cities

Zürich16%
Bern9%
Basel5%
Genève4%
Geneva4%
Luzern3%

Size

1-10 employees2%
11-50 employees0%
51-200 employees2%
201-500 employees1%
1001-5000 employees0%
5000+ employees0%

Most held certifications

EduQua0%
ISO 90010%
EFQM Committed to Excellence0%

Key facts

1999 is the median founding year
26% say donations are tax-deductible
1% publish a charity number
79% name their programmes
25% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 500 of the 2,087 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.