Isaac Dreyfus-Bernheim Foundation

The Isaac Dreyfus-Bernheim Foundation (on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Dreyfus Sons & Co. Ltd, Banquiers) was established in 2013.

The aim was to combine the already existing considerable philanthropic commitment of the owner families and the bank in a foundation close to the house, so that the Foundation Board can devote itself to charitable activities in a comprehensive, focused and independent manner. To make this possible, a substantial contribution from the Bank is transferred to the Isaac Dreyfus-Bernheim Foundation annually.

The purpose of the Foundation is to pursue charitable, humanitarian, cultural and educational objectives, namely the granting of mainly periodic donations (1) to cultural, charitable and humanitarian organisations of all kinds, (2) to organisations in the field of education and research, as well as (3) for the advancement of talented individuals. The Foundation's purpose is broad, which is why the Foundation Board has set priorities. For example, the advancement of the talented individuals involves support for projects as well as institutions and only indirectly for individuals.

The Foundation Board is composed of representatives of the owner families and the bank.

Important information: We now accept funding applications via ‘Spheriq’!

From now on, we will only accept funding applications via the platform www.spheriq.ch.

Unfortunately, applications sent by post or e-mail can no longer be accepted and will not be answered. 

On ‘Spheriq’ you will also find our updated funding criteria and some exclusion criteria for applications. Please read all the information carefully before sending us an application.

THIS LINK will take you directly to the information about the Isaac Dreyfus-Bernheim Foundation on ‘Spheriq’ and from there to the online application form.

Thank you for your attention and understanding.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Managing Director, Nadja Berger .