A philanthropic, grant making institution, supporting non profit organizations and local institutions and communities in implementing projects with a social purpose in the following sectors: Arts and Culture, Welfare and Wellbeing, Scientific Research and Environment.
Dating back to 1823, managing the assets gathered over 180 years by its predecessor, Cassa di Risparmio delle Provincie Lombarde (the Savings Bank of the Lombardy Provinces), to carry on its long-standing philanthropic tradition, Fondazione Cariplo aims at operating on the basis of theĀ principle of subsidiarity, anticipating needs and fulfilling its special mission of being a resource that helps social and civil organizations better serve their community.


