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Foundations headquartered in Latin America

Tamtam tracks 237 foundations headquartered in Latin America. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Sírio-Libanês, FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas and Duoc UC. Their median headcount is 2,095. Half of them were founded in 1972 or later. The most common headquarters are São Paulo (9), Bogotá (4) and Santiago (4).

🌍 Latin America50 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

These large foundations in Latin America operate primarily in healthcare and education. Many are established institutions with long histories, often founded in the mid-20th century. Examples include Sírio-Libanês, a healthcare institution in São Paulo known for medical services and research, and FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, a Brazilian organization promoting social and economic development through higher education and as a think tank. Duoc UC is a technical professional education institute in Chile, while Fundação do ABC provides social assistance and healthcare in Brazil.

The data shows a strong concentration of these large foundations in Brazil and Chile. Several are associated with universities, like Universidad de Las Américas (CL) and Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in Santiago, both private non-profit universities. Others, such as Hospital de Base - Funfarme in São José do Rio Preto, focus on managing major hospital complexes, highlighting the significant role these foundations play in providing essential services across the region.

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1
Sírio-Libanêshospitalsiriolibanes.org.br

A renowned healthcare institution with philanthropic roots, offering top-notch medical services, cutting-edge technology, education, research, and social responsibility initiatives for 100 years

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 São Paulo 19,137 1921
2
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargasportal.fgv.br

Established in 1944, this organization in Brazil promotes social and economic development, ranking as a top 10 global think tank and higher education institution

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Brazil 10,860 n/a
3
Duoc UCduoc.cl

A leading Technical Professional Education Institute in Chile since 1968, offering over 70 programs, 9 schools, and 18 campuses across multiple regions

Higher Education 🇨🇱 Santiago 10,253 1968
4
Fundação do ABCfuabc.org.br

Philanthropic entity providing social assistance, healthcare, and education services, established in 1967 by municipalities A leading healthcare institution in Brazil

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 Santo André 8,285 1967
5
Fundación Integra, Chileintegra.cl

A foundation under the Ministry of Education providing quality public early childhood education for children in Chile, promoting diversity and community values

Education Administration Programs 🇨🇱 Santiago 5,253 1991
6
Universidad de Las Américas (CL)udla.cl

A private non-profit university with 8 campuses, focused on providing access to higher education through scholarships and innovative educational practices

Education Administration Programs 🇨🇱 Providencia 4,352 1988
7
Universidade de Fortalezaunifor.br

The organization provides a comprehensive education, research, and extension program, graduating professionals who turn dreams into reality With a large campus and diverse programs

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Fortaleza 4,223 1973
8
Hospital de Base - Funfarme

Our purpose is to care for people throughout their lives We manage a major hospital complex in São Paulo, serving a large region with various healthcare services

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 São José do Rio Preto 4,070 1967
9
Fundação Bradescofundacao.bradesco

Offers free quality education and professional training promoting social inclusion through various programs and initiatives to vulnerable communities.

Education Administration Programs 🇧🇷 3,846 1956
10
Fiocruzfiocruz.br

Promoting health and social development, generating and disseminating scientific and technological knowledge, and promoting citizenship through healthcare research and technology

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro 3,625 1900
11
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñezuai.cl

Private university in Chile affiliated with the Adolfo Ibáñez Foundation, offering accredited programs in business administration and ranking highly in national and international assessments

Higher Education 🇨🇱 Santiago 3,420 1953
12
Fundación Valle del Lilivalledellili.org

A leading high-complexity hospital with over 40 years of history, 774 highly qualified doctors, all specialties, and top rankings nationally and internationally

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇴 Cali 3,318 1982
13
Fundação São Francisco Xavierfsfx.com.br

A non-profit organization affiliated with Usiminas providing healthcare, education, and dental services, focusing on excellence, safety, and serving patients through the SUS

Philanthropic Fundraising Services 🇧🇷 Ipatinga 3,298 1969
14
Fundação José Silveirafjs.org.br

A non-profit philanthropic organization providing quality healthcare services to underserved populations, specializing in areas such as tuberculosis, neonatal care, cancer treatment, and rehabilitation

Wellness and Fitness Services 🇧🇷 Salvador 3,255 1937
15
Hospital Felício Rochofeliciorocho.org.br

Leading hospital in Minas Gerais, founded in 1952, specializing in high-complexity medicine, including transplants and major surgeries, with state-of-the-art equipment and renowned medical staff

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte 3,126 1952
16
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulowww5.pucsp.br

Established in 1946, this renowned Brazilian university upholds Catholic principles while promoting academic freedom and social responsibility, ranking highly nationwide

Higher Education 🇧🇷 São Paulo 3,113 1946
17
UCS - University of Caxias do Sulucs.br

A leading higher education institution with over 85 undergraduate programs, 19 master's, and 10 doctoral programs, fostering innovation, research, and societal impact

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Caxias do Sul 3,018 1967
18
Fundação Faculdade de Medicinaffm.br

A non-profit foundation supporting education, research, and healthcare at the University of São Paulo's Medical School and Hospital

Non-profit Organizations 🇧🇷 São Paulo 2,999 1986
19
Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogotafundacionsantafedebogota.com

A non-profit organization focusing on developing and implementing high-impact health management models, promoting healthy environments in vulnerable communities, and ensuring corporate social responsibility

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇴 Bogotá 2,621 1972
20
Banco de las Microfinanzas - Bancamia S.A.bancamia.com.co

A microfinance bank in Colombia founded by two successful NGOs, focusing on providing financial services to microenterprises for economic development

Banking 🇨🇴 Bogotá 2,460 2008
21
Instituto de Cardiologiacardiologia.org.br

A leading institution in cardiology, providing medical care, education, research, and advancing knowledge in the field with a specialized multidisciplinary team

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 Porto Alegre 2,424 1966
22
Fundação para o Desenvimento Científico e Tecnológico em Saúde - Fiotecfiotec.fiocruz.br

Providing logistical, administrative, and financial support to projects in the fields of science, technology, and innovation, including research, health production, and event management

Non-profit Organizations 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro 2,358 1998
23
Fundação Butantanfundacaobutantan.org.br

A foundation established to support the Instituto Butantan in developing and producing immunobiologicals for the Ministry of Health

Biotechnology Research 🇧🇷 São Paulo 2,339 1989
24
Hospital Infantil Sabarahospitalinfantilsabara.org.br

A leading Brazilian provider of pediatric medicine with a highly qualified and specialized clinical team available 24/7, 365 days a year

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 São Paulo 2,153 1962
25
Fundação Dom Cabralfdc.org.br

A Brazilian business school providing international executive development and training, focusing on practical solutions through dialogue, listening, and integrated educational programs

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Nova Lima 2,095 1976

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FIDI - Fundação Instituto de Pesquisa e Estudo de Diagnóstico por Imagemfidi.org.br

A nonprofit foundation founded by medical professors specializing in diagnostic imaging, providing medical assistance, teaching, research, and innovative healthcare solutions in Brazil

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 São Paulo 2,004 1986
27
Colmena Seguroscolmenaseguros.com

Provides insurance services focused on supporting and empowering courageous individuals to continue progressing and overcoming challenges in life.

Insurance 🇨🇴 Bogotá 1,993 1994
28
Clínica FOSCALfoscal.com.co

A medical complex founded in 1993 with the support of Dr Carlos Ardila Lülle, offering specialized healthcare services with a focus on quality and patient-centered care

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇴 Floridablanca 1,895 1976
29
Fundación Arturo López Pérez (FALP)falp.org

A non-profit cancer healthcare organization focused on patient-centered care, offering high-quality treatment, financial support, and early detection programs for underserved populations

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇱 Providencia 1,876 1954
30
Flenifleni.org.ar

A non-profit foundation focused on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and researching neurological diseases for children, providing high-quality medical services and specialized rehabilitation programs

Hospitals and Health Care 🇦🇷 Belgrano 1,756 1959
31
Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombiafcv.org

FCV is a national and international health ecosystem offering high-quality medical services and innovation, aiming to provide personalized, comprehensive care to improve lives

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇴 Floridablanca 1,641 1986
32
Fundación Rafael Dondé IAPdondeempenos.com.mx

A non-profit organization founded in 1919, dedicated to supporting education in vulnerable areas of Mexico through various programs and financial services

Investment Management 🇲🇽 Mexico City 1,618 1919
33
FURB - Universidade de Blumenaufurb.br

A leading university in southern Brazil, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, research, and extension activities to approximately 15,000 students

Higher Education 🇧🇷 Blumenau 1,597 1964
34
Fundação Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Francagruposantacasadefranca.com.br

A regional hospital group with multiple specialized units, including emergency care, oncology, and cardiology, serving as a teaching hospital with future expansion plans

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 Franca 1,586 1897
35
TV Culturalinktr.ee

A public broadcasting network offering diverse, award-winning programming to millions nationwide through multiple platforms for over 47 years

Online Audio and Video Media 🇧🇷 São Paulo 1,494 1969
36
FGH - Fundação Gestão Hospitalar Martiniano Fernandesfghsaude.org.br

An organization founded to maintain a maternity hospital, providing healthcare to women and children, as well as conducting teaching and research activities in the healthcare field

Hospitals and Health Care 🇧🇷 Recife 1,478 1982
37
FIA Business Schoolfia.com.br

A non-profit organization offering MBA, executive education, post-graduate programs, and undergraduate degrees in administration with high quality certification and social impact projects

Higher Education 🇧🇷 São Paulo 1,470 1980
38
Teletónteleton.cl

A leading organization in Chile focused on providing therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs for children and youth with disabilities, supported by fundraising campaigns

Hospitals and Health Care 🇨🇱 Santiago 1,427 1978
39
Fundación Teletón Méxicoteleton.org.mx

Institution specializing in the rehabilitation of children and adolescents with disabilities, cancer, and autism

Civic and Social Organizations 🇲🇽 Tlalnepantla 1,405 1997
40
Fundación Universitaria Luis Amigoucatolicaluisamigo.edu.co

The organization focuses on providing higher education with a social conscience, emphasizing areas such as reeducation, family, solidary economy, and communication

Higher Education 🇨🇴 Medellín 1,347 1984
41
Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz)fiocruz.br

Public health institution affiliated with the Ministry of Health, dedicated to healthcare services and initiatives in the public sector

Public Health 🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro 1,328 1900
42
San Vicente Fundaciónsanvicentefundacion.com

A healthcare network offering high complexity services including a university hospital, a children's hospital, specialized centers, diagnostic support, research, and industrial activities

Public Health 🇨🇴 Medellín 1,300 1913
43
Junior Achievement Argentinajunior.org.ar

An international educational foundation empowering youth to become entrepreneurs through free programs for students aged 5 to 21

Education 🇦🇷 Buenos Aires 1,287 1991
44
Universidad FUCSfucsalud.edu.co

An institution of higher education focused on comprehensive student development in health sciences through research, technology, and social impact for community well-being

Higher Education 🇨🇴 Bogotá 1,264 n/a
45
FUNCAMP - Fundação de Desenvolvimento da Unicampunicamp.br

Management of agreements between university and public/private institutions, handling administrative, financial resources, acquisitions, services, and secondary support activities.

Facilities Services 🇧🇷 Campinas 1,213 1977
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Hospital da Baleiahospitaldabaleia.org.br

A healthcare provider in Minas Gerais offering medical services with a focus on humanization, dignity, and sustainability, serving a large number of patients annually

Wellness and Fitness Services 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte 1,204 1944
47
Fundación delamujerportales.fundaciondelamujer.com

The organization supports Colombian microentrepreneurs by providing financial solutions, customer service, financial education, and innovative digital services to improve their businesses and quality of life

Banking 🇨🇴 Bucaramanga 1,200 1986
48
FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteadofaap.br

Since 1947, this institution is a pillar of culture and education, offering high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs in arts, creativity, and business

Higher Education 🇧🇷 São Paulo 1,185 1947
49
Associacao De Poupanca E Emprestimo Poupexlinktr.ee

A mutualist institution promoting savings and homeownership through financing and housing projects, with a focus on serving military families and associates

Financial Services 🇧🇷 Brasília 1,182 1982
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Fundación Génesis Empresarialgenesisempresarial.org

A Guatemalan non-profit foundation specializing in microfinance and business development services to improve the socio-economic development of entrepreneurs in rural, urban, and marginalized areas

Financial Services 🇬🇹 Guatemala City 1,167 1988

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