Stiftung Marie-Lou Ringgenberg

In the public interest of Switzerland, the canton and the city of Bern, the foundation pursues the following non-profit purposes: The financing and maintenance of historically valuable buildings in the old town of Bern and parks in the city of Bern. Contributions to the Dählhölzli zoo and the Bern Botanical Garden Foundation or to the City of Bern to promote the Bern Botanical Garden. The benefits of contributions to the promotion of the voluntary fire brigade of the city of Bern. Contributions to tax-exempt, non-profit institutions in the fields of culture, education (especially training in construction-related industries), medicine (especially tumor research and cardiology) and welfare, as well as to individuals who have performed outstandingly in these areas. The promotion of medical research and its application and the promotion of medical rehabilitation. The promotion of projects that make aging worth living, including support for people with dementia and the development of new forms of housing and care for people with dementia. The foundation can also make contributions to the costs of sick and / or elderly people. Improving the living conditions and perspectives of children and families in difficult situations. The foundation supports the co-financing of urgent medical treatments and the education of children from such families. Promotion of projects for sustainable nature and animal protection, in particular training, education and therapy for children and young people. The foundation can acquire, sell and manage real estate and land as well as participations in Switzerland as part of its purpose. The foundation is of a non-profit nature and does not pursue any profit-making purpose.