Support and promotion of institutions, people and projects in Germany and abroad that pursue charitable, humanitarian, educational, educational, social, scientific, cultural or artistic purposes in a non-profit manner; can also provide direct support services to natural persons in these areas or carry out their own projects; Support and promotion of charitable endeavors of any kind, namely in the field of public welfare (such as cultural and monument preservation; home ownership promotion; care for needy and worthy young people, the elderly and disabled; construction of hospitals and homes; scientific teaching and research; development aid; support of parishes for projects of a non-profit nature).

The following priority areas are currently being funded: Development cooperation projects to satisfy existential basic needs in Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Projects in development cooperation in the field of health care in Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Institutions that support deserving young people in their further education. National projects dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Swiss customs. Scientific research and teaching in Switzerland in the field of natural sciences (excluding medicine) and technology.