Fundación Mapfre

Social action, culture, and prevention

Fundación Mapfre is a nonprofit whose work includes social action, culture, education, insurance and social protection, road safety, health, and prevention. Its programs span Europe, Latin America, and the United States.

Areas of work

• Social action: International social projects, solidarity and inclusion, rural development, employment, and support for social-sector organizations. This includes Red Ibérica, an initiative supporting Spanish and Portuguese foundations.
• Culture: Exhibitions and collections in Madrid and Barcelona. Its 2026 program included retrospectives of Richard Avedon, Alejandro Cartagena, Minor White, and Joaquín Tusquets de Cabirol, scheduled from June through September.
• Education and public information: Educational resources, a documentation center, the Ageingnomics research center, and publications.
• Awards and grants: Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants, with the 2026 call open to research on insurance and social protection or health promotion; Fundación Mapfre Social Awards; and the 18th call for 2026 Social Project Grants.
• Road safety, health, and prevention: Research and events, including the report Medications and Driving and a body-injury assessment conference scheduled for October 23 in Barcelona.
• European Social Fund Plus: Participation in the ESF+ program.

Reach and beneficiaries

The foundation reports a presence in Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Its programs serve people at every stage of life—children, young adults, adults, and seniors—as well as social organizations and institutions. In fiscal year 2025, its income was €63.8 million, down 12.4% from the previous year.

Contact and social media

Phone: +34 915 816 100. Emails: cultura@fundacionmapfre.org and infokbr@fundacionmapfre.org. Listed hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. Fundación Mapfre is on Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.