Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo

Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo is a large Italian philanthropic foundation that supports cultural, social and economic development, with a focus on reducing inequalities and promoting sustainable development, mainly in North-West Italy but also internationally.

What it supports in general: - Projects that strengthen people and communities, aiming to combat poverty, social exclusion, discrimination and fragility, and to improve access to rights, health, education and dignified work.

• Initiatives for culture and knowledge, including scientific research, education and cultural institutions, to foster civic participation, skills and innovation.

• Actions for the planet and sustainable territories, such as environmental protection, climate resilience, sustainable urban and regional development and innovation linked to the ecological and digital transition.

Main thematic goals and missions The foundation organises its work around three overarching goals – culture, people and planet – which are broken down into specific “missions” (for example: living between home and community, dignified work, growing through education, becoming a community, working together for inclusion, protecting the environment, promoting well-being, developing territories sustainably, accelerating innovation, valuing research).

In practice, this means it funds and co-develops projects with public bodies, nonprofits and other partners that: strengthen social services and inclusion, support victims of violence and people in fragile situations, promote health and sport, enhance schools and universities, support research and innovation, and help cities and regions plan for sustainable, long-term development.