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Fondation Claude Nobs

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49
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Fondation Claude Nobs

La fondation a pour buts de: sauvegarder, préserver et mettre en valeur le patrimoine artistique et musical de feu Claude Nobs, Fondateur du Montreux Jazz Festival, notamment en organisant la conservation dans les meilleurs standards et pratiques, de tous les supports physiques musicaux originaux de toute nature que la fondation pourra être amenée à recevoir ou acquérir (Masters, Masters additionnels des éditions futures et autres); agir comme dépositaire ou utilisateur des objets, collections, bâtiments ou éléments muséographiques relatifs à Claude Nobs, soit prêtés, soit loués, soit donnés, soit acquis par la fondation; soutenir, organiser ou s'associer à des actions éducatives, caritatives, sociales, humanitaires ou culturelles liées à la promotion des arts et de la culture, à Montreux ou ailleurs en …

Founded
Headquarters
Caux, VD
Foundation type
Stiftung

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags
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SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 55

Red flags

· All clear
ESA / Zefix status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fondation Claude Nobs is a registered social services nonprofit based in Caux, VD, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is CHE177579541. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Fondation Claude Nobs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Switzerland is 55/100.

Fondation Claude Nobs is located in Caux, VD, Switzerland. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Fondation Claude Nobs is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Stiftung.

Fondation Claude Nobs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

La fondation a pour buts de: sauvegarder, préserver et mettre en valeur le patrimoine artistique et musical de feu Claude Nobs, Fondateur du Montreux Jazz Festival, notamment en organisant la conservation dans les meilleurs standards et pratiques, de tous les supports physiques musicaux originaux de toute nature que la fondation pourra être amenée à recevoir ou acquérir (Masters, Masters additionnels des éditions futures et autres); agir comme dépositaire ou utilisateur des objets, collections, bâtiments ou éléments muséographiques relatifs à Claude Nobs, soit prêtés, soit loués, soit donnés, soit acquis par la fondation; soutenir, organiser ou s'associer à des actions éducatives, caritatives, sociales, humanitaires ou culturelles liées à la promotion des... Fondation Claude Nobs is classified as a social services organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among social services charities registered in Switzerland: Fondation Claude Nobs's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100 is in line with the peer average of 55/100.

Fondation Claude Nobs is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Virtuelle Tour durch Villa: Wo Mick Jagger auf David Bowie traf: Werfen Sie einen Blick in Claude Nobs’ Chalet - Tages-A
Jul 2025
www.tagesanzeiger.ch
Jaton übernimmt die Nachfolge von Claude Nobs - htr.ch
Jul 2024
www.htr.ch
Live from Montreux: Die Geschichte von Claude Nobs und des Montreux Jazz Festivals - MoneyToday
Oct 2023
www.moneytoday.ch
Claude Nobs verließ uns vor 10 Jahren - Montreux Jazz Festival
Jan 2023
www.montreuxjazzfestival.com
Montreux Jazz Festival gedenkt Claude Nobs - htr.ch
Jan 2023
www.htr.ch
Doku zum Jazzfestival Montreux - Als Claude Nobs Miles Davis an den Genfer See holte - Deutschlandfunk Kultur
Mar 2022
www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de
«Sie kamen alle nach Montreux»: Doku-Serie feiert Claude Nobs - SRF
Mar 2022
www.srf.ch
«Sie kamen alle nach Montreux»: Dokumentarfilm feiert Claude Nobs - SRF
Mar 2022
www.srf.ch
Shania Twain, Le Picotin und der Geist von Claude Nobs - MoneyToday
Aug 2020
www.moneytoday.ch
Zum Tod von Claude Nobs: «Sternstunde Musik» besucht das Archiv des Festivalgründers - Medienportal - SRF
May 2019
medien.srf.ch

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Fondation Claude Nobs This page 49 - -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Fondation Claude Nobs

What is Fondation Claude Nobs?
Fondation Claude Nobs is a social services stiftung based in Caux, Switzerland. La fondation a pour buts de: sauvegarder, préserver et mettre en valeur le patrimoine artistique et musical de feu Claude Nobs, Fondateur du Montreux Jazz Festival, notamment en organisant la conservation dans les meilleurs standards et pratiques, de tous les supports physiques musicaux originaux de toute nature que la fondation pourra être amenée à recevoir ou acquérir (Masters, Masters additionnels des éditions futures et autres); agir comme dépositaire ou utilisateur des objets, collections, bâtiments ou éléments muséographiques relatifs à Claude Nobs, soit prêtés, soit loués, soit donnés, soit acquis par la fondation; soutenir, organiser ou s'associer à des actions éducatives, caritatives, sociales, humanitaires ou culturelles liées à la promotion des arts et de la culture, à Montreux ou ailleurs en Suisse et dans le monde, ce afin de pérenniser et poursuivre les objectifs et la diffusion des valeurs associées à l'oeuvre de Claude Nobs; recevoir toutes formes de dons, subventions, partenariats ou autres appuis susceptibles d'aider la fondation à remplir sa mission (pour but complet cf. acte de fondation).
When was Fondation Claude Nobs founded?
Fondation Claude Nobs was founded in 2014.
Where is Fondation Claude Nobs located?
Headquartered in Caux, Switzerland.
Is Fondation Claude Nobs trustworthy?
Fondation Claude Nobs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Fondation Claude Nobs's registration number?
Registration: CHE177579541 (Switzerland).
What is Fondation Claude Nobs's website?
https://www.claudenobsfoundation.com
Are donations to Fondation Claude Nobs tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.