Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo is an Italian philanthropic foundation established in 1563 in Turin. It focuses on promoting cultural, civil, and economic development primarily in northwestern Italy, particularly in Piedmont, Liguria, and Valle d'Aosta. The foundation aligns its work with the UN's 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals. It operates through three main goals: Culture, People, and Planet, which are further divided into 14 missions. These cover areas such as scientific research, education, arts and cultural heritage, social policy, and environmental protection. Compagnia di San Paolo is one of Italy's largest philanthropic organizations, with an endowment of approximately €7 billion as of 2020. It allocates around €180 million annually to various initiatives and projects. The foundation supports a wide range of beneficiaries, including public institutions, non-profit organizations, and research centers. Recent projects funded by the foundation include supporting local institutions in accessing European recovery funds, promoting sustainable innovation, and strengthening the managerial and technological skills of non-profit organizations. The foundation also operates through several auxiliary bodies and consortium companies to implement its mission more effectively. Compagnia di San Paolo emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and data-driven approaches in its philanthropic activities, aiming to evolve from an "impact facilitator" to an "impact generator" in its region.