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Swiss federal authorities

949901 Cultural, education, scientific and research organisations


This type includes:

  • activities of organisations (not directly affiliated to a political party) furthering a public cause or issue by means of public education, political influence, fundraising, etc.:
  • organisations supporting community and educational facilities n.e.c.
  • organisations for the protection and betterment of special groups, e.g. ethnic and minority groups
  • activities of associations for the pursuit of cultural or recreational activities or a hobby, other than sports or games (e.g. poetry, literature and book clubs, historical clubs, gardening clubs, film and photographic clubs, music and art clubs, craft and collectors’ clubs, social clubs, carnival clubs)

This type also includes:

  • grant-giving activities by membership organisations or others

This type excludes:

  • activities of sports clubs, see 931200
  • activities of sports federations, see 931900
  • activities of professional membership organisations, see 941200
  • activities of international organisations under international treaties between states, see 990002