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Thomas Schmidheiny Foundation
Thomas Schmidheiny Foundation
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  • Investing in the Future, One Business at a time

    Thomas Schmidheiny Foundation is proud to support entrepreneurs and small businesses through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grant program.
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Why We Give

"True wealth is not measured by what we accumulate, but by what we give back. Our foundation is our family's promise to leave this world better than we found it, one business, one community, one life at a time."
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​Thomas schmidheiny, Founder

More Than Investment. A Commitment to Community.

At Thomas Schmidheiny Foundation, we believe that true success is not measured solely by financial returns, but by the lasting positive impact we create in the world around us.

Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mission is simple yet powerful: to empower businesses and communities through strategic, non-repayable grants that spark growth, create opportunities, and build a better tomorrow.

We are not just investors. We are partners in progress.

Our Pillars of Giving

Environmental Sustainability

We fund projects that protect our planet, promote clean energy, and build a greener future for generations to come.

Economic Empowerment

We support entrepreneurs and small businesses that create jobs, strengthen local economies, and break cycles of poverty.

Community Well-Being

We invest in initiatives that improve access to education, healthcare, and essential services for underserved communities.

Our Promise : More Than Funding. A Partnership For Life

Trust in Your Vision

We believe the best solutions come from those closest to the problem. You know your community and your challenges better than anyone else. That is why we do not impose our ideas or expect you to fit a rigid template. When we award you a grant, we are saying: "We trust you. We trust your judgment. We trust your ability to lead."

We Support Your Journey

Funding is just the beginning. The journey from receiving a grant to achieving lasting impact is filled with twists and turns. We are committed to walking that journey with you offering mentorship, connections, and access to a network of experts who can help you navigate challenges. We do not disappear after the grant is disbursed. We stay. We show up.

Belief That Your Success Will Ripple Outward

When you succeed, the impact does not stop with you. It ripples outward to your employees, your customers, and the communities they support. One thriving business can lift an entire neighbourhood. We measure your success not just by revenue, but by the lives you transform and the hope you ignite in others.

A Lifelong Partnership, Not a Transaction

We are not a bank or a traditional investor looking for a quick return. We are a foundation built on the belief that meaningful change takes time and enduring relationships. When you receive a grant, you become part of our family. Our commitment does not end when the grant period is over—it lasts a lifetime.

 WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Single Mother Turned CEO

"As a single mother, I was told my dreams were too big. The Foundation saw something in me that I couldn't always see in myself. With their grant, I turned my small tailoring business into a training academy for 60 women. My children watched me build something from nothing and that lesson is worth more than any amount of money."
— Maria Fernanda Lopez, Founder, Hilos de Esperanza, Colombia

The Clean Water Innovator 

"In my village, children were missing school because they spent hours fetching water. I had a plan to fix it, but no way to fund it. The Thomas Schmidheiny Foundation changed everything. Today, 12 communities have clean water. The children are in classrooms. The mothers are starting businesses. One grant. A thousand lives transformed."
— Emmanuel Kwame Mensah, Director, Wells of Life Ghana

The Organic Farmer

"I come from a long line of farmers, but the land was failing us. The Foundation's grant allowed me to transition to regenerative agriculture. My yields have tripled, my soil is alive again, and I now train 200 other farmers in sustainable practices. They didn't just save my farm they saved a way of life."
— Priya Sharma, Founder, Green Roots Collective, India

 The Tech Educator

"I grew up in a township where computers were a luxury. I wanted to teach coding to kids like me, but I had no equipment, no space, no funding. The Thomas Schmidheiny Foundation gave me my first real chance. Today, over 500 young people have graduated from our program, and 70% of them are now employed in tech. This is what hope looks like."

— Sipho Ndlovu, Founder, CodeFuture Academy, South Africa

 The Healthcare Pioneer

"Our mobile clinic was barely surviving. We had one van, outdated equipment, and a waiting list of patients we couldn't reach. The Foundation's grant gave us three new vehicles and life-saving diagnostic tools. We now serve 15 villages that had no access to healthcare. They didn't just fund a project they funded survival."
— Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan, Director, Health Reach Initiative, Kenya

The Circular Economy Advocate

"I started a recycling business because I was tired of seeing plastic choke our oceans. The grant from the Foundation helped me build a proper sorting facility and hire 30 employees. We now process 50 tons of plastic every month. The ocean is a little cleaner, and 30 families have a future. That's what corporate responsibility should look like."
— Carlos Eduardo Silva, Founder, OceanCycle Philippines

The Community Health Worker

"Mental health is a silent crisis in my region. I wanted to create a support network for young people struggling with depression and anxiety. The Foundation believed in this vision when no one else did. With their grant, we've opened three counselling centres and reached over 2,000 young people. Some of them are alive today because of this grant."

— Isabella Rossi, Founder, Mente Sana, Brazil


The Community Land Trust Leader

"Housing was becoming unaffordable for the people who built our city. I wanted to create a community land trust to keep homes affordable forever. The Foundation's grant gave us the seed capital to acquire our first property. Today, 25 families have permanently affordable homes. They don't just have a roof—they have stability, dignity, and a future."
— Keisha Williams, Director, Roots Community Land Trust, USA

The Agri-Tech Founder

"I developed a mobile app that connects smallholder farmers to markets, but I couldn't get investors to take me seriously. The Thomas Schmidheiny Foundation was the first to fund me. Today, 8,000 farmers use our platform to sell their crops at fair prices. They're not just surviving—they're thriving. And it all started with one grant and one group of people who believed in me."
— David Mwangi, Founder, FarmLink Kenya

The Education Innovator

"In my region, girls were dropping out of school at alarming rates. I created a mentorship program to keep them in classrooms, but I needed resources. The Foundation's grant allowed me to train 40 female mentors and provide school supplies to 300 girls. Not one of those girls has dropped out since. They are the future doctors, engineers, and leaders of my country."
— Amina Yusuf, Founder, Girls Rise Initiative, Somalia