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Lighthouse Foundation

Lausanne, VD Reg CHE262405654 · Zefix Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
45/100 · methodology

About Lighthouse Foundation

la fondation a pour but principal de soutenir diverses associations, fondations ou autres institutions suisses exonérées d'impôts en raison de leurs buts de pure utilité publique et actives dans les pays en voie de développement, en particulier en Asie et en Afrique, notamment dans les domaines de l'agriculture, de l'artisanat, de l'éducation, de la santé, du social et de la protection de l'environnement. La fondation poursuit un but non lucratif. Elle ne vise à l'obtention d'aucun gain (pour but complet cf. acte de fondation)

Founded
Headquarters
Lausanne, VD
Foundation type
Stiftung

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
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: 45
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

Lighthouse Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Lausanne, VD, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is CHE262405654. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 55/100 for social services charities in Switzerland.

Lighthouse Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 45 ('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.

Lighthouse Foundation is located in Lausanne, VD, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Lighthouse Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Stiftung.

Lighthouse Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 but principal de soutenir diverses associations, fondations ou autres institutions suisses exonérées d'impôts en raison de leurs buts de pure utilité publique et actives dans les pays en voie de développement, en particulier en Asie et en Afrique, notamment dans les domaines de l'agriculture, de l'artisanat, de l'éducation, de la santé, du social et de la protection de l'environnement. La fondation poursuit un but non lucratif. Elle ne vise à l'obtention d'aucun gain (pour but complet cf. acte de fondation) Lighthouse Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among social services charities registered in Switzerland: Lighthouse Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 is below the peer average of 55/100.

Lighthouse Foundation 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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Taxes

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

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Venus and Saturn set over the Punta Secca lighthouse - Spektrum der Wissenschaft
Mar 2026
www.spektrum.de
Gewinn Tickets und Übernachtung zum Lighthouse Festival 2026 - fm4.ORF.at
Mar 2026
fm4.orf.at
Whalar Group Launches Lighthouse Studios to Build a TV-Like Schedule of Creator Content, Sets Joint Venture With Cole Be
Mar 2026
m.imdb.com
Cincinnati Financial: Lighthouse Investment stärkt Position - Dividendenanstieg lockt Stabiles-Eink - ad-hoc-news.de
Mar 2026
www.ad-hoc-news.de
Lighthouse Hotel Aktie: Tourismus-Wette - ad-hoc-news.de
Mar 2026
www.ad-hoc-news.de
Lighthouse Tech Awards: KI in der Personalarbeit wird praktisch - ad-hoc-news.de
Mar 2026
www.ad-hoc-news.de
"Lighthouse": Tessa Rose Jacksons neues Album hat Leuchtkraft - NDR.de
Jan 2026
www.ndr.de
Review: Tessa Rose Jackson - „The Lighthouse“ - rollingstone.de
Jan 2026
www.rollingstone.de
Lighthouse Home Entertainment: "Deus Irae", "Bodycam" und "Cold Road" im April 2026 auf Blu-ray - Blu-ray-disc.de
Jan 2026
bluray-disc.de
Review: Tessa Rose Jackson - THE LIGHTHOUSE - Musikexpress
Jan 2026
www.musikexpress.de

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Peer charities

Other social services in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lighthouse Foundation This page 45 - -
Stiftung Togo-Projekt 79 CHF 100,000 95%
Fondation Graines de Paix 52 - -
Stiftung Schweizer Museumspass 52 - -
Vivazzo Stiftung 52 - -
Stiftung Winterhilfe Zug 52 - -
Nouvelle Planete 52 - -
Stiftung Pro Senectute Kanton Bern 52 - -
aargauische stiftung suchthilfe ags 52 - -

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lighthouse Foundation

What is Lighthouse Foundation?
Lighthouse Foundation is a social services stiftung based in Lausanne, Switzerland. la fondation a pour but principal de soutenir diverses associations, fondations ou autres institutions suisses exonérées d'impôts en raison de leurs buts de pure utilité publique et actives dans les pays en voie de développement, en particulier en Asie et en Afrique, notamment dans les domaines de l'agriculture, de l'artisanat, de l'éducation, de la santé, du social et de la protection de l'environnement. La fondation poursuit un but non lucratif. Elle ne vise à l'obtention d'aucun gain (pour but complet cf. acte de fondation)
When was Lighthouse Foundation founded?
Lighthouse Foundation was founded in 1991.
Where is Lighthouse Foundation located?
Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Is Lighthouse Foundation trustworthy?
Lighthouse Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 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 Lighthouse Foundation's registration number?
Registration: CHE262405654 (Switzerland).
What is Lighthouse Foundation's website?
https://www.lighthousefoundation.org.au/
Are donations to Lighthouse Foundation 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.