The following interpretation is in accordance with the professional recommendation for financial reporting under Swiss GAAP FER 21. The annual financial statements are audited annually by the auditing firm appointed by the Board of Trustees.
In 2024, we recorded a stable inflow of donations of 32.7 million francs. While the area of contract management (donations accepted jointly with the University of Zurich) declined, the donations received from our acquisition activities grew. We were particularly pleased to raise several large donations that enabled us to finance new professorships and research centers on a long-term basis. In the area of sub-foundations, we primarily received donations to existing funds. The funded projects were expanded and funds were disbursed accordingly. This led to an increase in direct project expenditure. The slight increase in the number of staff at the office. This is now fully reflected in administrative expenses.
On the assets side, there was a shift from current assets to non-current assets in the 2024 reporting period. The level of investment was significantly increased in line with the strategy, with financial assets invested on the basis of maturities in the capital market. On the liabilities side of the balance sheet, earmarked capital increased due to new donations for long-term funding projects, supplemented by the return generated on financial assets.
Current financial statement:
Past financial statements:
Financial statement 2022 (in german)
Financial statement 2021 (in german)
Financial statement 2020 (in german)
