# 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).

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.

🌍 Latin America · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Sírio-Libanês](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sirio-libanes) (hospitalsiriolibanes.org.br)<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 Vargas](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fgv-fundacao-getulio-vargas) (portal.fgv.br)<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 |  |
| 3 | [Duoc UC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/duoc-uc) (duoc.cl)<br>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 ABC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-do-abc) (fuabc.org.br)<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, Chile](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-integra-chile) (integra.cl)<br>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)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidad-de-las-americas-cl) (udla.cl)<br>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 Fortaleza](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidade-de-fortaleza) (unifor.br)<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](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-de-base-funfarme)<br>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 Bradesco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-bradesco) (fundacao.bradesco)<br>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 | [Fiocruz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fiocruz) (fiocruz.br)<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 Ibáñez](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidad-adolfo-ibanez) (uai.cl)<br>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 Lili](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-valle-del-lili) (valledellili.org)<br>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 Xavier](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-sao-francisco-xavier-ipatinga) (fsfx.com.br)<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 Silveira](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-jose-silveira-salvador) (fjs.org.br)<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 Rocho](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-felicio-rocho) (feliciorocho.org.br)<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 Paulo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pontificia-universidade-catolica-de-sao-paulo) (www5.pucsp.br)<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 Sul](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ucs-university-of-caxias-do-sul) (ucs.br)<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 Medicina](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-faculdade-de-medicina) (ffm.br)<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 Bogota](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-santa-fe-de-bogota) (fundacionsantafedebogota.com)<br>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.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/banco-de-las-microfinanzas-bancamia-s-a) (bancamia.com.co)<br>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 Cardiologia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/instituto-de-cardiologia) (cardiologia.org.br)<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 - Fiotec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-para-o-desenvimento-cientifico-e-tecnologico-em-saude-fiotec) (fiotec.fiocruz.br)<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 Butantan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-butantan) (fundacaobutantan.org.br)<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 Sabara](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-infantil-sabara) (hospitalinfantilsabara.org.br)<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 Cabral](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-dom-cabral) (fdc.org.br)<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 |
| 26 | [FIDI - Fundação Instituto de Pesquisa e Estudo de Diagnóstico por Imagem](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fidi-fundacao-instituto-de-pesquisa-e-estudo-de-diagnostico-por-imagem) (fidi.org.br)<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 Seguros](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/colmena-seguros) (colmenaseguros.com)<br>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 FOSCAL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clinica-foscal) (foscal.com.co)<br>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)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-arturo-lopez-perez-falp) (falp.org)<br>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 | [Fleni](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fleni) (fleni.org.ar)<br>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 Colombia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-cardiovascular-de-colombia) (fcv.org)<br>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 IAP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-rafael-donde-iap) (dondeempenos.com.mx)<br>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 Blumenau](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/furb-universidade-de-blumenau) (furb.br)<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 Franca](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-santa-casa-de-misericordia-de-franca) (gruposantacasadefranca.com.br)<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 Cultura](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tv-cultura) (linktr.ee)<br>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 Fernandes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fgh-fundacao-gestao-hospitalar-martiniano-fernandes) (fghsaude.org.br)<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 School](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fia-business-school) (fia.com.br)<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 | [Teletón](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/teleton) (teleton.cl)<br>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 México](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-teleton-mexico) (teleton.org.mx)<br>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 Amigo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-universitaria-luis-amigo) (ucatolicaluisamigo.edu.co)<br>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)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacao-oswaldo-cruz-fiocruz) (fiocruz.br)<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 Fundación](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/san-vicente-fundacion) (sanvicentefundacion.com)<br>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 Argentina](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/junior-achievement-argentina) (junior.org.ar)<br>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 FUCS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universidad-fucs) (fucsalud.edu.co)<br>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 |  |
| 45 | [FUNCAMP - Fundação de Desenvolvimento da Unicamp](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/funcamp-fundacao-de-desenvolvimento-da-unicamp) (unicamp.br)<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 |
| 46 | [Hospital da Baleia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hospital-da-baleia) (hospitaldabaleia.org.br)<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 delamujer](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-delamujer) (portales.fundaciondelamujer.com)<br>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 Penteado](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/faap-fundacao-armando-alvares-penteado) (faap.br)<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 Poupex](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/associacao-de-poupanca-e-emprestimo-poupex) (linktr.ee)<br>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 |
| 50 | [Fundación Génesis Empresarial](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fundacion-genesis-empresarial) (genesisempresarial.org)<br>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 |

## 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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