Julius Bär Stiftung

The Julius Bär Stiftung (Julius Bär Foundation) is a private, non-profit foundation established in 1965 by Walter J. Bär (1895–1970) on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Bank Julius Bär. It is the corporate foundation of the Julius Bär Group, one of Switzerland's leading private banking institutions. The foundation's stated purpose is to promote art, culture and science by providing project grants, as well as to support charitable initiatives in Switzerland and, increasingly, worldwide. Over the decades, the foundation has expanded its presence and reach, and today it supports projects globally. Its funding priorities include the reduction of wealth inequality and solutions to replace plastic. Traditionally, it also supports JB Cares, the bank's internal employee organisation, and art museums in Switzerland. Together with the Swiss Federal Office of Culture, the foundation awards the Swiss Exhibition Award. The Julius Bär Stiftung operates as a philanthropic arm of the Julius Bär Group, reinforcing the bank's commitment to cultural and social responsibility. While it shares the Julius Bär name and is closely linked to the bank, it functions as an independent foundation with its own governance and grant-making activities.

The Julius Bär Stiftung was founded in 1965 by Walter J. Bär (1895–1970) during the 75th anniversary of Bank Julius Bär. Its declared goal was to promote diverse forms of culture and art, support various scientific disciplines, and fund charitable projects in Switzerland. Over the years, the foundation expanded its presence and reach, so that today it supports projects worldwide. It has engaged in reducing wealth inequality and finding solutions to replace plastic. Traditionally, it continues to support the bank's internal employee organisation JB Cares and art museums in Switzerland. Together with the Swiss Federal Office of Culture, it awards the Swiss Exhibition Award.

• 1965

  Foundation established by Walter J. Bär on the 75th anniversary of Bank Julius Bär.

• Expanded grant-making to support projects worldwide.

• Began awarding the Swiss Exhibition Award together with the Swiss Federal Office of Culture.

Corporate philanthropic foundation of Julius Bär Group, focused on art, culture, science and social impact.

1. 1Wikidata: Julius Bär Stiftungwikidata.org
2. 2Wikipedia (German): Julius Bär Stiftungde.wikipedia.org