# Foundations headquartered in Barcelona

Tamtam tracks 25 foundations headquartered in Barcelona. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Fundacio Pere Tarres and Fundació Jesuïtes Educació. Their median headcount is 492. Half of them were founded in 1997 or later.

This selection of foundations in Barcelona shows a strong concentration in education, healthcare, and social services. Many are large organizations, such as Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, which provides personal and academic development, and Fundació ”la Caixa”, which promotes social progress through diverse programs. Fundacio Pere Tarres focuses on social and educational action, while Fundació Jesuïtes Educació offers comprehensive formal and informal education.Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer conducts biomedical research, and Sagrada Família is dedicated to the construction and preservation of the iconic temple. A notable pattern is the prevalence of institutions founded in the late 20th century, particularly around the 1990s and early 2000s, indicating a period of growth for these types of organizations in the city.

🇪🇸 Barcelona · 25 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Universitat Internacional de Catalunya](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitat-internacional-de-catalunya) (uic.es)<br>A place for personal and academic development, fostering growth through rigorous academics, university experiences, and enriching life opportunities since 1997 | Higher Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2,094 | 1997 |
| 2 | [Fundacio Pere Tarres](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacio-pere-tarres) (peretarres.org)<br>A non-profit organization focused on social and educational action since 1957, promoting leisure education for children and youth in various social areas | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 1,785 | 1957 |
| 3 | [Fundació Jesuïtes Educació](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacio-jesuites-educacio) (fje.edu)<br>Offers both formal and informal education, including early childhood, primary, secondary, and vocational training programs | Primary and Secondary Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 1,500 | 2000 |
| 4 | [Fundación ”la Caixa”](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-la-caixa) (fundacionlacaixa.org)<br>A foundation promoting social progress through diverse programs, projects, and support for vulnerable groups, with a focus on human rights and dignity | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 1,051 |  |
| 5 | [Blanquerna - Universitat Ramon Llull](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/blanquerna-universitat-ramon-llull) (blanquerna.edu)<br>Offers university education in Psychology, Education, Health, Communication, and International Relations, with various degrees, masters, and doctoral programs in Barcelona | Higher Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 1,010 | 1948 |
| 6 | [Iberoamerican University Foundation (FUNIBER)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iberoamerican-university-foundation-funiber) (funiber.org)<br>An institution offering 160 online Master and Specialization programs in multiple languages, certified by prestigious international universities, with a global presence | Education Administration Programs | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 773 | 1997 |
| 7 | [Institut d’Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer (IDIBAPS)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-d-investigacions-biomediques-august-pi-i-sunyer-idibaps) (clinicbarcelona.org)<br>A leading biomedical research consortium in Barcelona, focused on combining high-quality clinical and basic research to advance healthcare solutions | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 711 | 1996 |
| 8 | [FUNDACIÓN SALUD Y COMUNIDAD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-salud-y-comunidad) (fsyc.org)<br>A non-profit organization with national and international reach that focuses on promoting, creating, and managing quality services for social and health issues Founded in 1997 | Civic and Social Organizations | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 576 | 1997 |
| 9 | [Hospital del Mar Research Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-del-mar-research-institute) (researchmar.net)<br>A public biomedical research center located at The PRBB, dedicated to advancing healthcare through research conducted by Hospital del Mar and ICREA | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 525 |  |
| 10 | [Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/centre-for-genomic-regulation-crg) (crg.eu)<br>An international biomedical research institute focused on advancing scientific knowledge for public health, genetic diseases, and economic prosperity through interdisciplinary collaboration | Biotechnology Research | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 504 | 2000 |
| 11 | [Sagrada Família](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sagrada-familia) (sagradafamilia.org)<br>Construction and preservation of the Sagrada Família Expiatory Temple in Barcelona, founded by Josep Maria Bocabella and designed by Antoni Gaudí | Religious Institutions | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 500 |  |
| 12 | [Fundació Puigvert](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacio-puigvert) (fundacio-puigvert.es)<br>Specialized medical institution focused on urology, nephrology, andrology, and reproductive medicine, offering high expertise in robotic surgery and renal transplants | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 492 | 1961 |
| 13 | [Universitat Abat Oliba CEU](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universitat-abat-oliba-ceu) (uaoceu.es)<br>A higher education institution founded in 1973, affiliated with the University of Barcelona and officially recognized as a university in 2003 | Higher Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 492 |  |
| 14 | [Fundació del Gran Teatre del Liceu](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacio-del-gran-teatre-del-liceu) (liceubarcelona.cat)<br>A historic opera house in Barcelona, serving as a cultural and arts center and symbol of the city, owned and administered by various government bodies and foundations | Musicians | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 381 |  |
| 15 | [Institut de Recerca Sant Pau](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/institut-de-recerca-sant-pau) (recercasantpau.cat)<br>A private scientific foundation focused on improving health through research, education, innovation, and applying advancements in healthcare and public health policies | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 362 | 1992 |
| 16 | [FEDAC Escoles](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fedac-escoles) (escoles.fedac.cat)<br>An educational foundation in Catalonia, founded in 2009 to continue the legacy of 25 schools, focusing on quality education and pedagogical innovation | Primary and Secondary Education | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 336 | 2009 |
| 17 | [Fundación Pasqual Maragall](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-pasqual-maragall) (fpmaragall.org)<br>This organization is dedicated to researching Alzheimer's disease, preventing its progression, improving patient care, raising awareness, and conducting clinical research | Research Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 245 | 2008 |
| 18 | [Pere Claver Grup](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pere-claver-grup) (pereclaver.org)<br>A nonprofit institution in Barcelona offering public mental health, medical, and social services, as well as education and support for vulnerable populations | Non-profit Organizations | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 231 | 1948 |
| 19 | [Fundación Siel Bleu España](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-siel-bleu-espana) (sielbleu.es)<br>A non-profit group in Spain promoting the benefits of physical activity through personalized, fun, and interactive exercise programs for older adults | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 43 | 1997 |
| 20 | [Alzheimer Catalunya Fundació](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/alzheimer-catalunya-fundacio) (alzheimercatalunya.org)<br>A non-profit foundation in Catalunya working to improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia through support, education, and advocacy | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 26 | 1988 |
| 21 | [Fundació sport2live](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacio-sport2live) (sport2live.org)<br>A non-profit organization founded in 2013, dedicated to helping individuals with addiction, mental health issues, or social exclusion through physical activity and sports | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 22 | 2013 |
| 22 | [Fundación Kālida](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-kalida) (fundaciokalida.org)<br>The organization promotes a model of psychosocial support for cancer patients, offering practical and emotional assistance in centers near oncology hospitals | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 18 | 2015 |
| 23 | [Fundación Banco Sabadell](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-banco-sabadell) (fundacionbancosabadell.com)<br>We are dedicated to progress and well-being through research, education, culture, and the arts | Banking | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 14 | 1994 |
| 24 | [Clínica d'Osteopatia de Barcelona](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clinica-d-osteopatia-de-barcelona) (osteopatiabarcelona.com)<br>A Barcelona-based osteopathy clinic provides professional care, social assistance, and training through private consultations, a pediatric service, and a teaching program | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 12 | 2003 |
| 25 | [Catalunya Plural](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/catalunya-plural) (catalunyaplural.cat)<br>CatalunyaPluralcat is a digital newspaper aiming to give voice to civil society and journalists fighting for social progress Partnered with Eldiarioes | Media Production | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 6 | 2013 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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