Our RAHN-Engagement

The Rahn Foundation (former Hans Konrad Rahn Foundation) was established in 2003 with starting capital of CHF 250,000 to mark the 70th birthday of Hans Konrad Rahn. The Foundation's organisational capital currently amounts to over CHF 2.7 million.

The Foundation continues the mission of the Rahn relief fund, which for decades supported social projects in the Zurich region and also made donations to help disaster victims in both Switzerland and other countries.

The Foundation receives a share of the cash flow of RAHN AG each year. This is supplemented by generous donations from the Rahn family and other benefactors. On this basis, our Foundation will be able to continue its support activities in the coming years with the same, tried-and-tested approach.

In 2025, the Foundation supported various social institutions to the total sum of CHF 349,500 (2024: CHF 317,000)

Verein Kinderthur.ch, Winterthur

Contribution to the association's various projects supporting the integration of families in and around Winterthur.
 

Stiftung MyHandicap / EnableMe 

Financial support for the “EnableMe Jobbörse” to boost inclusion in the jobs market.
 

Acker Schweiz, Zurich

Contribution to the “AckerRacker” and “GemüseAckerdemie” programmes, two initiatives aimed at raising children’s awareness of a healthy and sustainable diet.
 

Patientenstelle Zürich, Zurich 

Education and information on patients’ rights: contribution towards expanding the digital 48‑hour form that enables patients to receive an initial assessment of their case.
 

Büro-Spitex Stiftung, Adliswil 

Financial support for administrative coaching for people in precarious situations, particularly regarding social and financial matters.

Stiftung Ronald McDonald Haus 

Contribution to the “temporary home” programme for parents staying near their hospitalised children.
 

Swiss Science Center Technorama, Winterthur 

Contribution to the “Technorama for All” inclusion project – redevelopment of the exhibition to improve accessibility for people with hearing, visual and cognitive impairments. 
 

Stiftung Visoparents, Dübendorf 

Contribution towards early-years support for children with autism.
 

Verein Kunstfabrik, Wetzikon 

Financial support for the “Art and Inclusion” project at Winterthur’s art museum, enabling people with disabilities to access training and employment opportunities in this field. 
 

Verein HOP! Züri, Zurich 

Financial support for the programme promoting the work integration of unemployed individuals in the gastronomy and hospitality sectors.

Applications

These should be submitted in writing to above address or by email to info@rahnstiftung.ch with an outline of the reasons for the request.

A minimum of 3 years must elapse after a grant is received before a repeat application can be made

Bank details

UBS, 8098 Zürich
IBAN CH33 0026 7267 8336 9501 L

The Rahn Kulturfonds is funded by generous financial contributions from RAHN AG. It was founded to promote and award outstanding students of Swiss music academies. Hence, every second year Rahn Kulturfonds is organising the competition Rahn Musikpreis.

Rahn Kulturfonds also awards scholarships and lends instruments to distinguished young musicians. Furthermore, institutions that aim to promote classical music of all epochs will be supported.