Supports environmental, cultural, research, and social service initiatives.
Fondazione Cariplo is an Italian philanthropic organization established in 1991 and based in Milan. It focuses on four key areas: environment, arts and culture, scientific research, and social services. The foundation aims to promote economic development and innovation in Lombardy and parts of Piedmont. With an endowment of over €8.2 billion as of 2023, Fondazione Cariplo is one of Italy's largest charitable foundations. It typically allocates around €150-200 million annually for philanthropic activities. In 2025, the foundation plans to increase its available resources to €215 million. The foundation supports projects through grants and its own initiatives. Grant amounts vary, but can reach up to €300,000 for scientific research projects. Funding criteria generally include alignment with the foundation's focus areas, potential for impact, and involvement of local stakeholders. Recent initiatives include a €30 million program to reduce the rate of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) in Lombardy, developed in partnership with Intesa Sanpaolo. The foundation also supports community foundations across northern Italy and promotes circular economy research projects. Fondazione Cariplo emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches, collaboration with local organizations, and engagement with civil society in its funding strategies.