ECFI Guide: Community Foundations in Italy

The Guide to Community Foundations in Italy presents a rich mosaic of local philanthropy shaped by diversity and innovation. Since 1999, Italy’s 37 community foundations have grown into trusted platforms connecting citizens, institutions, and donors to address social, economic, and cultural challenges. Promoted by Assifero with partners such as Cariplo and Con il Sud, they act as community hubs—mobilising resources, nurturing civic participation, and fostering inclusion from Lombardy to Sicily. The guide celebrates a movement that unites tradition, social innovation, and long-term commitment to human development.