MAKING A DONATION

The HOROPEDIA Foundation is funded exclusively through the support of donors — individuals, companies and institutions.

Recognised as a public-interest foundation by the Geneva authorities, it carries out its educational mission with full impartiality, transparency and independence. It is subject to oversight by the Geneva cantonal supervisory authority for foundations and pension funds (ASFIP Genève), and is audited by Deloitte.

What are your donations used for?

    By making a donation, you directly contribute to the preservation, transmission and promotion of watchmaking culture.

    Your contributions help fund:

      The online encyclopaedia Horopedia.org

      Production of educational content: films, 3D animations, translations, publications and distribution

      The Maison des Arts & de la Culture Horlogère

      A unique venue in the heart of Geneva, dedicated to exhibition, transmission and exchange around the art of watchmaking

      How to make a donation?

        Donations can be made directly via the “Donate” button below or by bank transfer (see details below).

        Each contribution, whether one-off or recurring, is essential to support and ensure the long-term sustainability of these projects.

          Bank details:

          IBAN: CH51 0078 8000 0509 9998 4
          Cantonal Bank of Geneva (BCGE)
          Account holder: Horopedia Foundation
          BIC: BCGECHGGXXX
          Clearing number: 788

          Philanthropic Support Categories

            In order to structure contributions, three levels of support have been defined:

              Guardians of Time

              The Guardians of Time represents the highest level of support.

              GRANDE SONNERIE

              Institutional donors ≥ 2’000’000.- CHF
              Private donors ≥ 1’000’000.- CHF

              Donation can be paid over a 4-year period.

              PETITE SONNERIE

              Institutional donors ≥ 1’000’000.- CHF
              Private donors ≥ 500’000.- CHF

              Donation can be paid over a 3-year period.

              MINUTE REPEATER

              Institutional donors ≥ 500’000.- CHF
              Private donors ≥ 250’000.- CHF

              Donation can be paid over a 2-year period.

              Circle of Horopedians

              One of the objectives of the Circle of Horopedians is to foster a community of shared interests committed to the future of the watchmaking industry.

              Yearly donation principle.

              RHODIUM

              Institutional donors ≥ 100’000.- CHF
              Private donors ≥ 20’000.- CHF

              GOLD

              Institutional donors ≥ 25’000.- CHF
              Private donors ≥ 5’000.- CHF

              TITANIUM

              Institutional donors ≥ 5’000.- CHF
              Private donors ≥ 1’000.- CHF

              Friends of Horopedia

              Yearly donation principle.

              HOUR
              Donations < 1’000.- CHF

              MINUTE
              Donations ≥ 100.- CHF

              SECONDS
              Donations < 100.- CHF (min 50.- CHF)

              Tax Benefits

                A donation receipt is issued upon receipt of each contribution. This document serves as an accounting record and may allow the donation to be tax-deductible in accordance with the regulations in force at the donor’s place of residence or the company’s registered office.

                Donors resident in Switzerland may deduct their donations from their taxable income in accordance with applicable legislation.

                For taxpayers residing in the United States, a solution offering equivalent tax benefits may be proposed for donations exceeding CHF 10,000.

                  Donor Recognition

                    In order to honour founding patrons in a distinctive and lasting manner, they will have the opportunity to have their names displayed on a commemorative plaque within the Maison des Arts & de la Culture Horlogère (MACH).

                    In addition to this long-term recognition, certain benefits, in line with the applicable framework, may be granted to patrons and donors at a later stage.

                    Each level of support entitles donors to specific benefits. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

                      Thank you for your support.