Development Co-operation Profiles: UBS Optimus Foundation - OECD

Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11

It aims to focus on programmes that improve children's health, education, and protection as well as tackle environmental and climate issues.

Source: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/development-co-operation-profiles_04b376d7-en/ubs-optimus-foundation_387bc782-en.html

Funding Details

Deadline

By invitation only — no open calls (Unknown)

Contact

Website: https://www.ubs.com/global/en/ubs-society/philanthropy/optimus-foundation.html | Contact page: https://www.ubs.com/global/en/sustainability-impact/social-impact-and-philanthropy/contact-us.html | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ubs-optimus-foundation-official/

Last Checked

2026-03-15 11:53

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organization must work in one of the four focus areas: children's health, education, climate/environment, or humanitarian aid
• Programs must demonstrate transformative, scalable, and sustainable potential

Project Scope

• Projects should primarily target marginalized communities, particularly children and young people
• Geographic focus on developing countries, especially Africa and Asia

Required Documents

• Contact the UBS Optimus Foundation team to explore potential partnership opportunities

Constraints

• Foundation is currently not accepting unsolicited new program proposals — must be invited or establish contact first

Historical Context

Established in 1999. In 2023, disbursed USD 158.1 million (32.9% increase from 2022 in real terms). Managed 370 philanthropy programs with 270 partners and reached 6.7 million people. Raised USD 328 million in philanthropic donations in 2023. Goal of directing USD 1 billion of philanthropic capital by 2025.

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