Stiftung Edith Maryon is a Swiss charitable foundation established in 1990 that focuses on removing land and real estate from speculation to make them available for socially responsible uses. Their main areas of work include affordable housing, cultural and social projects, and sustainable agriculture. The foundation acquires properties through purchases, donations, and bequests, then leases them long-term to tenants and projects aligned with their social mission. They currently manage over 160 projects, primarily in Switzerland and Germany. The foundation aims to reduce debt burdens on properties and support self-governing structures for residents and users. Stiftung Edith Maryon provides project development assistance, from initial concept to completion. They offer housing and rent assistance in the Basel region and provide cultural funding for art and education initiatives. The foundation also issues rent deposit guarantees to help economically disadvantaged tenants access housing. While specific financial details are not publicly available, the foundation manages a substantial property portfolio built up over 30 years. Recent projects include supporting the ExRotaprint arts complex in Berlin and community land trusts for affordable housing. The foundation evaluates potential projects based on their social impact and alignment with its mission of making land use more equitable and sustainable.
Stiftung Edith Maryon
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