Name

MSC Foundation

Legal name

MSC Foundation

Website

https://mscfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oceans, Coastal & Marine Resource Management (BPADALAI), Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Marine conservation
• Humanitarian aid
• Ocean restoration
• Environmental education
• Emergency relief

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MSC Foundation is a philanthropic foundation that funds and delivers programmes across four focus areas: Environmental Conservation (coral reef, seagrass and mangrove restoration), Community Support (healthcare via Mercy Ships, plastic-to-classrooms initiatives), Education (marine literacy programmes for children and youth), and Emergency Relief (rapid humanitarian aid transport during disasters). It leverages MSC Group's global shipping and logistics network to deliver these programmes in partnership with NGOs, UN agencies, governments, and academic institutions worldwide.

Product overview

MSC Foundation is a charitable foundation (philanthropic arm of the MSC Group), not a commercial product company. It operates a portfolio of charitable programmes organized around four focus areas: Environmental Conservation (Super Coral Reefs Programme, Marine Conservation Center, Seagrass Restoration, Mangrove Restoration), Community Support (Ships of Hope, From Plastic Bricks to Classrooms, Mobile Clinics and W.H.E.A.T.), Education (Guardian Dolphins of the Islands, NauticinBlu, Pangaea X, YOMA, The Learning Bridge, NYC Junior Ambassadors), and Emergency Relief operations worldwide. The Foundation leverages MSC's global shipping and logistics networks to support partners' humanitarian and sustainable development initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Super Coral Reefs Programme An ambitious coral reef conservation programme that identifies and cultivates hardy 'Super Coral' species capable of withstanding extreme heat and stress, featuring a land-based coral nursery with 22 tanks and Bio Lab at Ocean Cay, The Bahamas.
• Marine Conservation Center A purpose-built facility at Ocean Cay, The Bahamas serving as a hub for coral restoration, featuring interactive pavilions, a Bio Lab, land-based coral nursery with 22 tanks, and educational facilities for up to 30 marine science students annually.
• Seagrass Restoration A programme to restore Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean around Formentera, Spain, using scientific transplantation and monitoring protocols in partnership with Asociación Vellmari and Mission Blue.
• Mangrove Restoration A five-year initiative combining restoration of 40 hectares of mangroves with scientific research exploring ecosystem connectivity, socio-economic impacts, and ecotourism in Qatar.
• Ships of Hope Partnership with Mercy Ships providing free surgery and healthcare training through hospital ships, with a special focus on Africa, supported by MSC Foundation funding for ocean transport and logistics.
• From Plastic Bricks to Classrooms A circular-economy programme in Côte d'Ivoire, in partnership with UNICEF, that builds classrooms from plastic waste collected by women, addressing both plastic pollution and the lack of adequate school buildings.
• Geneva Translational Oncology Programme A five-year partnership with HUG Foundation and The University of Geneva to drive cutting-edge cancer research and develop targeted therapies through the establishment of a state-of-the-art biobank and digital platform linking clinical data with tumour samples.
• Guardian Dolphins of the Islands An in-depth educational programme for primary school teachers and children aged 8-10 years on Italy's minor islands, combining multidisciplinary experiential learning and outdoor activities to build a community of ocean citizens.
• NauticinBlu A 4-day educational programme for Nautical Institute secondary school students aged 15-17 providing knowledge on marine biodiversity, ocean ecosystem services, circular economy, energy transition, and Blue Job opportunities across Italy, Spain, Greece, and Portugal.
• Pangaea X An intensive training and coaching programme for environmentally passionate youth aged 16-29 from Switzerland, the EU, and Côte d'Ivoire, supporting participants to develop environmentally-driven projects through an online platform, workshops, mentorships, and networking.
• The Learning Bridge A UNICEF partnership tackling educational challenges in two regions of Mindanao Island in the Philippines through scalable solutions for primary and pre-school teaching, including climate-resilient floating schools.
• YOMA A UNICEF programme in Côte d'Ivoire supporting young people through career opportunities in the green and blue economies, enabling youth to implement innovative business ideas in sustainable development sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.3 million lives touched across 58 countries since foundation inception
• +19 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

66 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Mercy ShipsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership since 2011 to bring hope and healing through hospital ships delivering free surgery and training in Africa. MSC Foundation funds ocean transport and logistical support. In 2024, committed to supporting construction of a new hospital ship, the Atlantic Mercy, to double surgical care capacity by 2029.
• UNICEFflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Long-term global partnership since 2009 with over $14 million in cumulative donations. Programmes include fighting malaria in Africa, education in Brazil, plastic pollution reduction in Côte d'Ivoire, child malnutrition combat in multiple African countries and China. The Learning Bridge programme supports children in the Philippines.
• Mission BluecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for seagrass restoration in Formentera, Spain, and supporting Ocean Cay's designation as a Mission Blue Hope Spot. Joint initiatives include the 'Ocean Messenger' edutainment activity and public awareness campaigns.
• IUCNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funding major assessment of global coral species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Contributed data for update of 892 species, with 44% of warm-water coral reefs found to be at risk of extinction.
• MarevivocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership supporting marine education programmes in Italy including Guardian Dolphins of the Islands (since 2015) and NauticinBlu. Joint campaigns include 'Il Mare a Scuola' national campaign promoting ocean culture among schoolchildren.
• University of MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for coral restoration at Ocean Cay, The Bahamas. Supports graduate students in developing research informing coral restoration efforts since 2020.
• Nova Southeastern UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration for coral science and restoration at Ocean Cay. Partner since 2020, supporting graduate student research on coral restoration techniques.
• University of The BahamascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership finalized in July 2024 for scholarships and internships for Bahamian students in marine science. Students gain hands-on experience at the Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay.
• Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established July 2024 for marine science education and training. Students from BAMSI participate in coral restoration training at Ocean Cay.
• Perry Institute for Marine SciencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for coral research and outplanting at Ocean Cay. Collaborates on identifying suitable reef sites and monitoring coral restoration success.
• Earthna Center for a Sustainable FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Qatar mangrove restoration initiative, combining restoration of 40 hectares over five years with scientific research on ecosystem connectivity.
• Qatar FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Qatar mangrove restoration and environmental sustainability initiatives in Qatar.
• Qatar's Ministry of Environment and Climate ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for mangrove restoration project and environmental conservation efforts in Qatar.
• Qatar UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for mangrove restoration research and ecosystem studies in Qatar.
• HUG FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Geneva Translational Oncology Programme, supporting cutting-edge cancer research and personalised treatment development.
• The University of GenevacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in five-year partnership to advance cancer research and establish a biobank and digital platform linking clinical data with tumour samples.
• Mayor's Fund to Advance New York CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for NYC Junior Ambassadors programme empowering 7th graders to engage with UN mission and Sustainable Development Goals.
• NYC Department of Parks and RecreationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for NYC Parks GreenThumb programme, supporting community gardens in South Brooklyn.
• Nautical Institutes (Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Nautical Institute secondary schools participating in NauticinBlu programme, training students in marine biodiversity, circular economy, and blue job opportunities. Programme recognized by EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters' in 2025.
• Horn FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Pangaea X programme providing intensive training and coaching for environmentally passionate youth aged 16-29 from Switzerland and EU to develop environmental projects.
• UNHCRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2022 for humanitarian aid transport to refugees from Ukraine. Extended in 2024 for third consecutive year with 50 containers of supplies for climate emergencies in Africa, including Chad flood relief.
• Geneva Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Festive Smiles initiative since 2020, collecting gifts for children and families during holiday season. Expanded to 50 MSC offices globally in 2025, collecting 3,500+ gifts worldwide.
• MedaircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for clean water system rebuilding in Ukraine, specifically Savyntsi in Kharkiv Oblast, rehabilitating pipelines and restoring water supply to 4,256 people.
• Andrea Bocelli FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in W.H.E.A.T. (Water, Health, Education, Advocacy, Technology) programme across five schools in Haiti, providing education, health services, clean water, and nutrition.
• Elbe Habitat FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in renaturing the River Elbe in Hamburg, Germany, restoring ecological functionality and protecting emblematic species like the Elbe water dropwort.
• Somnang AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for Day Centre in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, supporting children with safe environment, nutritious meals, and educational activities.
• FUNDEMARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Marine Innovation Center in Dominican Republic, a pioneering hub for coral reef restoration built from repurposed shipping containers.
• Sea Turtle ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Soropta Sea Turtle Hatchery Project in Panama, protecting Leatherback and other sea turtle species from extinction.
• Ecology Project InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Together for the Turtles' programme in Costa Rica, equipping students from underprivileged schools with knowledge for environmental challenges.
• Asociación VellmaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in seagrass restoration in Formentera, Spain, led by marine biologist Manu San Félix. Joint initiative with Mission Blue for Mediterranean seagrass meadow restoration.
• Operation SmileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for humanitarian relief efforts, including support for families affected by Hurricanes Eta and Iota in Central America.
• Gift of the GiversminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for KwaZulu-Natal floods emergency response in South Africa, distributing food parcels, blankets, and essential supplies.
• Thai Red Cross SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Typhoon Yagi emergency response in Thailand, providing essential goods and medical supplies to 3,500 flood-affected individuals.
• Community Partners InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Typhoon Yagi emergency response in Myanmar, focusing on Taungoo Township with emergency aid for 1,250 people including those with disabilities.
• Myanmar Red Cross SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Typhoon Yagi emergency response in Myanmar, distributing water, food, hygiene kits to 3,000 people and supporting home reconstruction.
• World Food ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Kitchen-in-a-Box initiative in El Salvador, donating containers for safe and equipped kitchens serving school meal programmes.
• UN TourismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Global Youth Tourism Summit in Sorrento, gathering 130 young delegates from 60+ countries to explore sustainable tourism.
• Complutense University of MadridminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Best Tourism Final Degree prize in memory of Emiliano González, offering cash award and six-month MSC Cruises internship.
• Roparun FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting cancer patients through palliative care initiatives, providing essential infrastructure for patient support.
• Asociación Isabelle ChevalleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Operation Payot in Niger and education initiatives in Burkina Faso, converting containers into libraries for underserved communities.
• Vivere per AmareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for relief support for refugees in Tyre, Lebanon, facilitating transport of essential items from Italy.
• UNIFILminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for humanitarian relief for refugees in Tyre, Lebanon.
• Khuon FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for St. Marcellin Children's Village in Zimbabwe, providing care and shelter for children who have lost families.
• Hospital Nossa Senhora da ConceicaominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Brazil floods emergency response in Rio Grande do Sul, receiving donated life-saving ventilators.
• Tuoi Tre NewspaperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Typhoon Yagi response in Vietnam, collaborating on livelihood recovery including school repairs.
• Pakistan-Geneva AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Pakistan floods emergency response, transporting second-hand clothes from Switzerland.
• Primary School Headmasters of Muchungo & PomeneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Cyclone Freddy response, transporting tents to Malawi and reconstructing schools in Mozambique.
• MSC South AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional MSC office partner for Cyclone Freddy emergency response in Mozambique.
• UNHCR SwitzerlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Cyclone Freddy emergency response, transporting relief supplies.
• 4ocean FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in E1 World Championship's Blue Impact Championship, collecting plastic from oceans. Team Brady committed to collecting 100kg of plastic for every point scored, removing nearly 20 tonnes total.
• Il Terzo Mondo ODVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for medical items transport to Cameroon, supporting renovation of a local hospital.
• Maximilian Reinelt CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for medical equipment transport to Lomé, Togo, serving people in vulnerable conditions.
• Green Ivory AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Green Ivory project in Côte d'Ivoire, addressing plastic pollution in Grand Bassam with storage solutions for collected plastic waste.
• Sri Lanka Ministry of HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for donation of hospital equipment from Toronto to Colombo, including intensive care unit beds.
• Liceo JubilarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for supporting vulnerable teenage girls in Montevideo, Uruguay, donating container to expand school facilities for 400 students.
• Antsirabe City HallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for firefighting equipment transport to Antsirabe, Madagascar, establishing first fire and rescue unit with trucks, ambulance, and equipment.
• Port Authority LebanonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Beirut Port explosion response, providing containers for offices and storage.
• Lebanese Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Beirut Port explosion response, receiving donated medical equipment.
• XpatriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Beirut Port explosion response, receiving free transport of 930 crates of relief items.
• Food for the PoorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Haiti earthquake emergency response, coordinating relief item transport.
• World VisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Haiti earthquake emergency response, coordinating container transport for shelters and relief items.
• Port of MiamiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Haiti earthquake emergency response, coordinating logistics.
• Athens Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Greek wildfires emergency response, receiving ICT kits including digital radios.
• National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) Saint VincentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for La Soufrière volcano eruption response, delivering relief supplies including water, generators, and hygiene kits.
• National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) The BahamasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Hurricane Dorian emergency response, coordinating 146 containers of humanitarian relief.
• Prime Minister of The BahamasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for Hurricane Dorian emergency response and Marine Conservation Center opening.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oceana: International advocacy organization focused exclusively on ocean conservation through policy campaigns and scientific research. Directly comparable in marine conservation mission and global advocacy footprint, though Oceana emphasizes policy/lobbying versus MSC Foundation's restoration and humanitarian work.
• OceanX: Marine exploration and conservation nonprofit that combines ocean science, media, and partnerships to advance ocean understanding. Directly comparable to MSC Foundation in its marine conservation mission, though it is more media-driven while MSC Foundation is restoration- and humanitarian-driven.
• Waitt Foundation: Family-led philanthropic foundation funding ocean exploration and marine conservation initiatives globally. Comparable as a privately funded ocean-conservation foundation with similar scale and grantmaking-driven model.
• Sea Shepherd Conservation Society: Marine conservation nonprofit using direct action and partnerships to protect marine ecosystems and species. Comparable in marine mission and global operational footprint, though more advocacy- and enforcement-driven versus MSC Foundation's restoration and humanitarian focus.
• Mission Blue: Marine conservation nonprofit founded by Sylvia Earle that designates Hope Spots and supports marine protected areas. Already a partner of MSC Foundation, but also directly comparable as a marine-focused NGO with global advocacy and partnership-based model.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: Large global environmental nonprofit working on marine and terrestrial conservation with scientific, policy, and field programmes. Comparable in environmental conservation scale and ecosystem restoration focus, though significantly larger and more diversified geographically.
• Bezos Earth Fund: Single-ultra-high-net-worth philanthropic fund focused on climate change and nature conservation with significant ocean grantmaking. Comparable as a large, founder-led environmental grantmaking vehicle with marine portfolio focus.
• Minderoo Foundation: Australian philanthropic foundation founded by the Forrest family with global environmental, ocean, and community programmes including the Flourishing Oceans initiative. Comparable as a family-controlled, ocean-focused philanthropic foundation with a broad portfolio.
• Bloomberg Philanthropies: Major corporate-affiliated philanthropic foundation addressing climate, environment, public health, and education globally. Comparable as a large diversified grantmaking foundation with significant ocean and environment programmes; serves a similar role as a corporate-foundation hybrid.

Emerging players

• Mercy Ships: Faith-based nonprofit operating hospital ships delivering free surgical care and training in Africa. Direct flagship partner of MSC Foundation since 2011, and comparable in its maritime-enabled humanitarian delivery model; MSC Foundation's Super Coral work makes it a partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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