ETH Foundation
Together with committed individuals, foundations, and companies, we support research and education at ETH Zurich. Through philanthropy, we accelerate scientific innovation and create added value for both science and society. In doing so, we contribute to the long-term strength of Switzerland and to sustainable solutions for global challenges.
"Your support gives ETH Zurich the freedom to pursue visionary research and create forward-thinking solutions."
Pius Baschera
President ETH Foundation
Board of Trustees
Professor Pius Baschera
Chair, President of the Steering Committee, former Speaker of the Martin Hilti Family Trust
Professor Joël Mesot
Vice Chair, President of ETH Zurich
Daniela Bosshardt
President of the Investment Committee, former Chair of the Board of Directors, Galenica
Heinrich Fischer
Former Chair of the Board of Directors, Hilti Corporation
Dr Paul Hälg
President of the Allocation Committee, Chair of the Boards of Directors, Sika Group & Dätwyler
Dr Martin Schlegel
Chairman of the Governing Board, SNB
Doris Leuthard
Former Federal Councillor, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Coop, Member of the Board of Directors of Stadler Rail
Steffen Meister
Chair of the Board of Directors, Partners Group
Dr Markus Neuhaus
Chair of the Board of Directors of Galenica, Vice Chair of the Boards of Directors of Barry Callebaut Group, Member of the Boards of Directors of the Baloise Group and Jacobs Holding
Professor Annette
Oxenius
Fabrizio Petrillo
CEO AXA Switzerland
Michael Rechsteiner
Chair of the Board of Directors, Swisscom
Dr Suzanne Thoma
Chair of the Board of Directors and CEO, Sulzer
Tina Wüstemann
Partner, Head Private Clients, Bär & Karrer
Stefan Spiegel
External Member, Vice President for Finance and Controlling, ETH Zurich
Immobilien ETHZF AG
As a non-profit, wholly owned subsidiary of the ETH Zurich Foundation, Immobilien ETHZF AG’s purpose is to hold properties on behalf of ETH Zurich. The Board of Directors is composed as follows:
Dr Donald Tillman
Chair, Managing Director, ETH Foundation
Dr Thomas Wetzel
Consultant, Wenger Plattner
Vincent Albers
Chair of the Board of Directors, Hardturm AG
Other Committees
Dr Hanspeter Fässler
Chair,Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Dätwyler, Chair of the Board of Directors, ANYbotics
Dr Silvio Bonaccio
Head Strategic Projects ETH, Staff VP Knowledge Transfer & Corporate Relations
Dr Meret Gaugler
Healthcare Investor
Pascal Mathis
Founding partner Founderful
Francisco Fernandez
Serial EntrepreneurTeam & Open Positions
Dr Elisabeth Abs
Scientific WritingT +41 44 633 69 35
Michelle Ammann
Partnerships &Philanthropy Switzerland
T +41 44 632 77 21
Janine Braun
Communications & CampaignsT +41 44 632 87 27
Theresia C. Büsser
Partnerships &Philanthropy Switzerland
T +41 44 633 43 10
Maria Carastro
Finance & ControllingT +41 44 632 32 24
Judith Desam
Assistant to the Managing DirectorT +41 44 633 92 96
Nesma El Khayat
EventsT +41 44 633 82 38
Franzisca Givotti
Marketing & Communications, Member of the Management BoardT +41 44 632 44 02
Isabelle Herold
Communications & CampaignsT +41 44 632 60 61
Alex Hochuli
Partnerships International, Member of the Management BoardT +41 44 632 49 08
Tim Jaenecke
Partnerships &Philanthropy Switzerland
T +41 44 633 82 95
Dr Olaf Kaltenborn
Partnerships & Philanthropy Germany+41 44 633 69 60
Felix Küppers
Research & Philanthropy+41 44 633 69 80
Valerie Ledermann
Office & Event SupportT +41 44 633 94 09
Valérie Mazza-Heller
Partnerships &Philanthropy Switzerland
T +41 44 632 63 78
Kristina Milkovic
Graphic DesignT +41 44 632 53 90
Dr Barbara Orelli Guainazzi
Partnerships InternationalT +41 44 633 84 72
Julija Ristova
Assistant Partnerships InternationalT +41 44 633 69 61
Dr Stephan Ryf
Partnerships &Philanthropy Switzerland
T +41 44 632 79 15
Ingmar Sacher
CRMT +41 44 632 49 19
Lena Serck-Hanssen
(-Itschner)
T +41 44 632 38 84
Nathalie Sommer
Legacies & PhilanthropyT +41 44 633 36 36
Remo Spühler
Finance & Services, Member of the Management BoardT +41 44 633 69 63
Dr Mathias Terheggen
Partnerships &Philanthropy Switzerland, Member of the Management Board
T +41 44 632 42 29
Dr Donald Tillman
Managing DirectorT +41 44 633 69 62
Isabelle Vloemans
Communications & PhilanthropyT +41 44 633 88 08
Katrin Wigger
Legal CounselT +41 44 633 68 57
Elisabeth Wintzler
Legacies & PhilanthropyT +41 44 632 48 48
Andrea Zeller
Communications & EventsT +41 44 633 69 13
Annual reports going back further are available for download here or can be sent on request.
Sustainable Investments
The ETH Zurich Foundation attaches great importance to sustainable investments and includes sustainability in its investment strategy according to currently valid ESG criteria (Environmental, Social, Governance). Whenever possible, the Foundation invests in sustainable investment solutions and strives to maximise their portfolio share.
Organisation and Financing
The members of the ETH Zurich Foundation Board kindly offer their services on a voluntary basis. Operations are financed by capital gains made from the total assets under management. Should a poor fiscal year lead to insufficient revenue to cover the costs, the fund capital can be used proportionally. The assignments of financial resources are all reported.
Tax deduction
Donations to the ETH Zurich Foundation are tax deductible. All donors automatically receive a donation receipt.
Asset Management
Professional asset management is ensured with binding investment directives. The Foundation’s Investment Committee pays particular attention to following a risk-conscious and sustainable investment strategy.
Auditors
Auditing is carried out in compliance with Swiss GAAP FER regulations by PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich.
Bank details
Bank details for donations in Swiss francs
Bank: UBS Switzerland
Payee: ETH Zurich Foundation, 8006 Zurich
IBAN: CH64 0023 0230 7713 6302 M
BIC-SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A
Download: QR payment slip
Bank details for donations in euros
E-banking payments in euros within the EU (and Switzerland) with an IBAN number are free of charge (SEPA standard).
Bank: UBS Switzerland
Benefactor: ETH Zurich Foundation, 8006 Zurich
IBAN: CH98 0023 0230 7713 6360 C
BIC-SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A
Bank details for donations in US dollars
Bank: UBS Switzerland
Payee: ETH Zurich Foundation, 8006 Zurich
IBAN: CH16 0023 0230 7713 6362 R
BIC-SWIFT: UBSWCHZH80A
If you have any questions, please contact Remo Spühler (e-mail).
Gifts from Germany
Donors from the US can support ETH Zurich tax-exempt through the ETH Zurich Foundation Germany.
Address
ETH Zürich Foundation Deutschland
Mainzer Landstrasse 36
60325 Frankfurt
Deutschland
Bank details
Bank: Commerzbank AG, Niederlassung Frankfurt Nord, 60261 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
IBAN: DE22 5004 0000 0332 4431 00
BIC-SWIFT: COBADEFFXXX
Gifts from the US
Donors from the US can support ETH Zurich tax-exempt through the ETH Zurich Foundation USA.
Impact
Your support has strengthened ETH Zurich for over 20 years. Here’s what was made possible from 2003 to 2024: