Property
Property received as gifts via donations or bequests to the ETH Zurich Foundation is considered a charitable contribution and is therefore generally exempt from tax in accordance with cantonal regulations.
Would you like to learn how your property donation can provide long-term support for research and teaching? You can find more information here.
Purpose and management
“Immobilien ETHZF AG” and “Hohenlinden AG” are charitable subsidiaries wholly owned by the ETH Zurich Foundation. Their purpose is to hold property for the benefit of ETH Zurich and thereby support its research and teaching activities.
Both companies ensure the professional management of the properties and guarantee that they are used in the best possible way to serve ETH Zurich’s mission. They pursue neither commercial nor self-help objectives and do not aim to generate profit.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Immobilien ETHZF AG and Hohenlinden AG is composed of the Managing Director of the ETH Zurich Foundation and two external members:
Dr Donald Tillman
President
Dr Thomas Wetzel
Member
Vincent Albers
Member
Officer
Remo Spühler