Fundación Banco Santander

Culture, education, and social action

Fundación Banco Santander is a nonprofit associated with Grupo Santander. Its work spans three areas: culture, education, and social action. Its corporate headquarters are at 57 Calle Serrano, third floor, 28006 Madrid, Spain.

Culture

The foundation manages the Banco Santander Collection, exhibiting and publishing works of art. It organizes exhibitions featuring the collection and supports publishing, literary, and historical projects. Cultural initiatives include the “Faro Santander” festival, the “Derivada” project, the “Cartas Vivas” series, and efforts to bring writers such as George Santayana and Carmen Conde to new audiences. It also holds an edit-a-thon to highlight artists from Cantabria and supports artistic production through awards and grants.

Education and entrepreneurship

In education, the foundation works with organizations such as Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía on music and educational projects and has updated its “Conciertos para Escolares” program to incorporate virtual reality. It also supports entrepreneurship through “Santander Social Tech” and other initiatives.

Social action

Social programs include “Santander Ayuda,” which provides grants to projects addressing disability, health, aging, and child poverty. The foundation also runs “BEST Africa” in Senegal, The Gambia, and Morocco, supporting women's entrepreneurship, ecotourism, agriculture, and crafts in partnership with local organizations.

Books and awards

The foundation's catalog spans literature, history, and art, and it presents awards and grants for creative work. Titles include El alma de los muertos, Doce visiones para un nuevo mundo, and Levanto mi voz.

Contact

Address: 57 Calle Serrano, third floor, 28006 Madrid, Spain. Phone: +34 917 815 158. Email: fundacionbs@gruposantander.com. The foundation is on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook.