Foundations in Glarus

The small canton in north-, respectively south-eastern Switzerland has a foundation density of 28,2 foundations per 10’000 inhabitants. This means that the foundation density in Glarus is almost twice as high as the Swiss average.

Foundations in Glarus

The canton of Glarus impresses with its extensive landscapes, spectacular natural experiences and an intact environment. With just 59 inhabitants per square kilometre, Glarus is far below the Swiss average of 208 inhabitants per square kilometre.

At the same time, the small canton in north-, respectively south-eastern Switzerland has a foundation density of 28,2 foundations per 10’000 inhabitants. This means that the foundation density in Glarus is almost twice as high as the Swiss average. The Swiss Foundation Report authenticated the canton as having the third highest foundation density in the whole of Switzerland for 2022. In the foundation register of StiftungSchweiz you will find grant giving organizations with their registered office or area of activity in the canton of Glarus.

The Diverse Foundation Landscape in the Canton of Glarus

The Swiss Foundation Report 2022 counted 117 foundations in Glarus. Two new foundations and one liquidation resulted in a small growth of 1%.

Large parts of Glarus are characterised by mostly untouched nature, the special climatic conditions promote the flourishing of flora and fauna worthy of protection, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Tectonic Arena Sardona makes the secret of mountain formation impressively visible. No wonder, then, that environmental protection and animal welfare as well as research, science and development are important areas of the Glarus foundation landscape.

Furthermore, many foundations in Glarus promote economic and socio-political development in the canton by supporting social and charitable projects, but also art and culture.

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How to Find the Right Grant Giving Organization in Glarus

Non-profit organizations and fundraisers who are looking for funding for their cause are usually most successful in their immediate vicinity. So if your project, organisation or initiative has an impact in Glarus or has a direct cantonal connection, you should look for grant giving organizations in Glarus.

In addition to the appropriate topic area, the scope of the project is also decisive for successful funding. The more specific your search and the more precisely you narrow down the parameters, the more likely you are to win the bid. In the StiftungSchweiz foundation register, you can search for foundations in Glarus and throughout Switzerland using an interactive map and various search filters that you can set individually for your purposes.

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