Spheriq-RESearch
Find the right funding partner
Over 15,000 Swiss organisations. Precise filters. Smart AI. All on one platform.
15,000+ Organizations
The largest Swiss foundation directory – manually coded and continuously updated.
10+ Filter Criteria
Topic, legal form, SDGs, area of operation, and more – combinable for precise matches.
Hilfreicher Algorithmus
Smart suggestions, automated correction, and personalized results.
Saved Searches
Save your searches and receive automatic email alerts when new matching organizations become available.
Features
Everything you need for effective research
01 — Directory
The largest foundation directory in Switzerland
Around 15,000 manually coded organizations form the core of Spheriq Search. All entries are verified by our team and continuously updated. A sophisticated categorization system ensures you quickly keep an overview, even within large result sets.
02 — FILTER
Filter precisely, find what’s relevant
More than 10 combinable filters – from topic and legal form to SDGs, area of operation, and founding date. The filters are specifically designed to meet the needs of philanthropy research. Use a single filter or combine several for maximum precision.
03 — Ranking
A search that thinks with you
An AI-powered relevance ranking ensures that you always see the results most relevant to you first. Personalized search suggestions and an automatic correction feature speed up your research – even if you don’t have the exact name of an organization at hand.
04 — Saved Searches & Alerts
Saved Searches: Stay informed automatically
Save your search as a subscription and return to it at any time with a single click – without having to reset your filters. As soon as new organizations matching your criteria are registered, you will automatically receive an email notification. Choose your frequency: daily, weekly, or monthly.
For Research Professionals: Access all research tools without restrictions starting at CHF 300/year
Filter by anything, find the right match
Use Cases
The right tool for every purpose
Find the right funders – without detours.
Target foundations and grantmaking organizations that align perfectly with your NPO's mission. With over 10 filter criteria and AI relevance ranking, you can qualify your research results in no time – allowing you to focus on the funders where your chances are highest. Less wasted effort, more successful matches
Scout NPOs and partners systematically.
Spheriq enables grantmaking organizations to screen the market in a structured manner. Which projects are being funded? Who are comparable foundations? The combination of search, filters, and network features makes Spheriq the central scouting tool for Swiss philanthropy.
Explore the philanthropy ecosystem.
Explore the Swiss philanthropy ecosystem without a specific goal in mind – and still discover exactly what you need. Whether you are a journalist, consultant, or curious private individual: Spheriq gives you structured access to a market that is otherwise difficult to navigate. Browse by topic, region, or legal form.
Why Spheriq is the Right Fit
Foundation fundraising with Spheriq
From research to grant application
Discover all features of Spheriq and the scope of services per feature and plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Even with the Free tier, you get access to the search function. This means that you can use a limited selection of filters and view a restricted number of search results.
From the Starter tier onwards, you receive unlimited access to the search function.
Yes. You can save any search result directly within the search mask into a list. Learn more about the list feature here.
Like all features on spheriq.ch, the search can be used in German, English, and French.
On spheriq.ch you will find all charitable foundations and associations in Switzerland that are registered in the commercial register. This also includes church foundations. Therefore, around 15,000 organizations are listed on spheriq.ch. Family foundations and employee welfare foundations (pension/provident funds) are not represented on the platform.
Use the canton filter and the legal form “Foundation” (Stiftung). To gather all results into a clear list, you either need Starter access, or you can place a non-binding research inquiry with us. Contact us: support@spheriq.ch
In our Support Blog, you can learn how to use the search effectively, how to utilize the research lists, and get tips on how to achieve optimal search results. To the Support Blog