LE ROSEY FOUNDATION

What LE ROSEY FOUNDATION does

Le Rosey Foundation is a Swiss charitable foundation headquartered at Château du Rosey in Rolle, Switzerland, established in 1997 by alumni of Institut Le Rosey to promote educational excellence and access globally. It operates three pillars: philanthropic projects, scholarships, and cultural activities. Its philanthropic projects include Rosey-Abantara (a sister school in Bamako, Mali, opened 2009, with an 82-bed boarding house added in 2019 and over 1,400 young Malians educated to date), Gekko (refugee education centers in Greece, originally Gekko Kids on Lesvos in 2017 and now Gekko Athens opened June 2023), and MWCT (conservation-education programs with Maasai communities in Kenya's Chyulu Hills). Scholarship programs span Mali (1,000–1,200 CHF per student per year), HEMU Lausanne (5,000 CHF Encouragement and 12,000 CHF Pierre Lardy scholarships), and partial coverage of Le Rosey school fees (~35,000 CHF, one-third share), while Le Rosey des Métiers (2024) introduces vocational training for ~100 students annually in Bamako.

The Foundation generates revenue through individual donations (online via PayPal or bank transfer in CHF or USD), planned bequests (the Foundation is Swiss inheritance-tax exempt), the Friends of the Rosey Concert Hall membership at CHF 1,200/year, and annual gala events (the February 2024 gala raised CHF 400,000 plus CHF 89,000 in paddle raise for Le Rosey des Métiers). It runs a dual legal structure—a Swiss charitable foundation (Fondation Le Rosey) and a US 501(c)(3) (audited by MARCUM LLP, New York)—with New York-based representation through Gabriel Rabinovici. Underlying technology is light-touch: a WordPress site with Matomo for anonymous analytics, Mailchimp for email, and Google Recaptcha for form protection. The Rosey Concert Hall, managed since 2014, operates as a French-speaking Swiss cultural venue and donor-cultivation platform. The 1–10 person organization is governed by a Board led by President Sandra Huri and operates day-to-day under Executive Director Marie-Noëlle Tirogalas.

The Foundation is legally independent from Institut Le Rosey: the school does not participate in Foundation management nor finance it directly, although the Le Rosey brand and AIAR alumni network are central to fundraising reach and donor trust. Geographic footprint spans Switzerland, Mali, Greece, Kenya, and the United States.

Name

LE ROSEY FOUNDATION

Legal name

Fondation Le Rosey

Website

https://roseyfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Rosey Foundation is a Swiss charitable foundation, founded in 1997 by Le Rosey alumni, that funds education, scholarships, and cultural programs for children and young adults worldwide through projects in Mali, Greece, Kenya, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Educational Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships (EDAIAOAH), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Educational philanthropy
• Scholarship programs
• Refugee education support
• Vocational training
• Cultural venue management

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolle

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The Foundation raises funds through individual donations from supporters worldwide. Donations can be general or designated to specific projects (Gekko, MWCT, Mali scholarships, HEMU scholarships, Rosey Concert Hall). Tax deduction certificates are available depending on the donor's country of residence.
2. Bequests (Legs Philanthropiques): Donors can include the Foundation as a beneficiary in their will as a charitable bequest. The Foundation is exempt from inheritance tax in Switzerland, facilitating planned giving.
3. Friends of the Rosey Concert Hall Membership: Annual membership to the Friends of the Rosey Concert Hall for CHF 1,200 per year, providing benefits and privileges alongside financing high-quality cultural events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Rosey Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation that funds educational scholarships and philanthropic education projects worldwide. It runs three pillars: philanthropic projects (Gekko refugee education centers in Greece, MWCT conservation in Kenya, Rosey-Abantara school in Mali, Le Rosey des Métiers vocational training), scholarship programs (for Le Rosey, HEMU Lausanne, and Mali), and cultural programming via the Rosey Concert Hall in Rolle, Switzerland. The Foundation operates through donations, bequests, gala fundraising, and annual memberships.

Product overview

Le Rosey Foundation is a charitable organization founded in 1997 by Rosey alumni to promote educational excellence and access worldwide. The Foundation operates three main pillars of activity: philanthropic projects (Gekko refugee education centers in Greece, MWCT conservation in Kenya, and Rosey-Abantara school in Mali), scholarship programs (for Rosey, HEMU music school, and Mali), and cultural activities through the Rosey Concert Hall. The Foundation also supports vocational training through Le Rosey des Métiers in Bamako.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rochester Concert Hall: An exceptional concert venue orchestrated by the Foundation since 2014, providing an eclectic program and prestigious cultural events in French-speaking Switzerland.
• Gekko
• Rosey Abantara
• Le Rosey des Métiers
• Pierre Lardy Scholarships

Products and services

• Gekko Kids / Gekko Athens (Refugee Education Program) Educational support program for young refugees in Greece providing informal education, trauma-aware teaching, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) support. Originally operated on Lesvos (2017-2020), now continued via Gekko Athens (opened June 2023). Recognized by UNICEF and UNHCR as a model education program.
• Rosey-Abantara Scholarships (Mali) Annual scholarships for Malian students from public schools to attend Rosey-Abantara, a private school in Bamako. Day student scholarships cost 1,000 CHF per year and boarding scholarships cost 1,200 CHF per year, covering tuition, supplies, uniform, transport, meals, and (for boarding) the boarding school place.
• HEMU Scholarships (Encouragement and Pierre Lardy) Scholarships for first-year music students at the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU). Encouragement Scholarships are CHF 5,000 each and Pierre Lardy Scholarships are CHF 12,000 per year (CHF 1,000/month), renewable annually. Selection is made by HEMU on the basis of excellence.
• Le Rosey Scholarships (US Foundation) Academic scholarships for exceptionally talented students (intellectual, sporting, or artistic) to attend Institut Le Rosey. The Foundation covers approximately one third of school fees (~35,000 CHF), with parents and the school funding the remaining two thirds. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional potential and apply through Le Rosey Admissions.
• Le Rosey des Métiers (Vocational Training Program) Vocational training program at Rosey-Abantara in Bamako, Mali, providing professional technical education in industry, public works, and crafts trades to approximately 100 students per year. Offers certifications designed to lead to meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Rosey Concert Hall (Cultural Venue) Concert venue managed by the Foundation since 2014, providing an eclectic cultural program of prestigious events in French-speaking Switzerland. Financed in part by Friends of the Rosey Concert Hall annual membership at CHF 1,200/year.
• MWCT Partnership (Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust) Conservation and education program supporting the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust in Kenya's Chyulu Hills. Funds education, health, and conservation programs for the local Maasai community, including a tree nursery reforestation project in partnership with REDD+.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,400 young Malians educated at Rosey-Abantara; 125 new scholarship students per year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Better Days (Gekko)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBetter Days is a Swiss and Greek NGO dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of refugees and displaced communities. The Foundation has partnered with Better Days since 2017, first for Gekko Kids on Lesvos (2017-2020) and now for Gekko in Athens (opened June 2023). The Foundation finances installation costs, operational expenses, and staff fees. Gekko Kids was recognized by UNICEF and the UN Refugee Agency.
• Rosey-AbantaracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Rosey sister school in Bamako, Mali, opened October 2009. The Foundation supports academic scholarships (125 students/year), the boarding house (82 beds, opened 2019), and Le Rosey des Métiers vocational training. Over 1,400 young Malians educated. The school has a 6 of 12 French Excellence scholarship success rate.
• Haute École de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2020, the Foundation awards 2 HEMU Encouragement Scholarships of CHF 5,000 each for first-year music students. Since 2021, 4 additional Pierre Lardy Scholarships of CHF 12,000/year (CHF 1,000/month) have been awarded. Selection is made by HEMU on the basis of excellence. The Foundation also supports the Rosey Concert Hall, which opened in 2014.
• MWCT (Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWCT protects ecosystems and biodiversity in Kenya's Chyulu Hills/Amboseli-Tsavo ecosystem. It funds education, health, and conservation programs for the local Maasai community. The Foundation supported a tree nursery reforestation project via a February 2020 fundraiser. Rosey students have participated in discovery trips to Kenya.
• A Favor del NiñominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Favor del Niño is a partner in launching a Technical Academy — a specialized technical education program for adolescents, designed to strengthen practical skills and foster long-term economic independence.
• International Exco EGCCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative framework established for the construction of Rosey-Abantara in Mali. Optimized construction costs and provided oversight of building works.
• REDD+ ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting MWCT's tree nursery reforestation project in Kenya.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Open Society Foundations: Major international grantmaking foundation with significant education portfolio including scholarships and refugee support programs. Comparable as a peer-scale grantmaker in education access and humanitarian support, though with a much broader thematic scope.
• Aga Khan Foundation: International development foundation focused on education, health, and civil society across developing countries, with deep operations in East Africa and South Asia. Comparable in combining scholarships, school support, and community programs across multiple fragile-state geographies.
• Mastercard Foundation: Large-scale philanthropic foundation focused on education and economic inclusion across Africa, with a particular emphasis on secondary and tertiary education access for young Africans. Directly comparable mission on African education scholarships and vocational pathways, though operating at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Varkey Foundation: Global education philanthropy focused on improving access to quality education and teacher training, particularly in developing countries. Comparable in mission scope, international operations, and engagement with elite-school networks.
• African Leadership Foundation: Foundation supporting university scholarships and leadership development for African students, with emphasis on pan-African talent pipelines. Comparable in targeting high-achieving African students for international scholarship opportunities.
• Rhodes Trust: International postgraduate scholarship program with deep alumni network and Oxford institutional backing. Comparable model of selecting exceptional international students, providing fully-funded study, and cultivating alumni as long-term donors and ambassadors.
• Schwarzman Scholars: Scholarship program for talented international students to pursue postgraduate study, backed by a high-profile founder and elite institutional brand. Most directly comparable to Le Rosey Foundation in pairing elite institutional prestige with international student scholarships and global alumni engagement.

Others

• Better Days (Gekko partner NGO): Swiss-Greek NGO partner delivering the Gekko refugee education programs that Le Rosey Foundation funds. Adjacent as the on-the-ground operating partner implementing Foundation-funded projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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