CLARIANTFOUNDATION
Clariant’s purpose to enable ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’ extends beyond its commercial activities. Across the five continents where we operate, we not only act as a responsible employer but also as a neighbor to actively contribute to social progress in our communities. This is why we established the Clariant Foundation.
About the Clariant Foundation
Established in 2014, the Clariant Foundation is a purely philanthropic non-profit organization based in Switzerland. The Foundation operates as independent management and supports organizations and projects worldwide.
Our mission
The Clariant Foundation supports funding ideas and projects proposed from individuals, organizations, and institutions, with a particular emphasis on underprivileged children and teenagers and across our four focus areas:
Education
Culture and the arts
Science and research
Social commitment
We focus our resources on selected projects where we can make a difference. In addition, our philanthropic donations complement contributions from Clariant employees who are at the heart of corporate citizenship and volunteering activities – and rightly so.
Highlights: our impact
34 projects supported by the Clariant Foundation
in 2024
Grant partners in 9 countries
Downloads
Want to learn more? Download our Clariant Foundation report.
Governance
The Clariant Foundation’s work is steered by a Board represented by Conrad Keijzer (Chairman), Judith Bischof and Bettina A. Siggelkow.
The Board meets four times a year and jointly makes decisions about the applications in accordance with the mission and purpose of the Foundation.
The Clariant Foundation is a member of proFonds, the umbrella organization of charitable foundations in Switzerland.
Only projects submitted electronically are considered for evaluation.
Application requirements
Application requirements
Projects will be preselected by the Foundation’s Managing Office based on their adherence to the Foundation’s scope. Applicants whose projects fall outside the scope will be notified electronically.
Scope:
- The Clariant Foundation grants funds only to recognized institutions, not to private individuals.
- Preference is given to projects located in the immediate Basel region, as well as to international projects connected to our global networks.
- Projects must align with the Foundation’s purpose of supporting:
- Education
- Science and Research
- Social Commitment
- Culture and the Arts
- Priority is given to projects with a special focus on underprivileged children, young people, and women.
- A valid application must include, among other details:
- A summary of the organization
- Contact information
- A clear description and purpose of the project or program requiring funding
- Project start date
- Total project costs and the amount requested from the Foundation
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee funding. Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt within due time. Final reviews and funding decisions are made by the Foundation’s Board.
Contact us:
Clariant Foundation
Pfingstweidstrasse 10
CH-8005 Zürich
Legal entity:
c/o Dr. Christoph Degen
DUFOUR Advokatur AG, Notariat
Dufourstrasse 49
CH-4052 Basel
