We trust in people's capabilities to drive Chile's development and create lasting well-being.
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What we do
At the Luksic Foundation, we believe that Chile’s development is driven by our trust in people. That is why we provide direct support through concrete solutions at different stages of their lives, to address the country’s critical and emerging needs.
About Us
The Luksic Foundation is the first and oldest of the Luksic family’s foundations. Our history began with the social work carried out in the 1960s by Andrónico Luksic Abaroa. The Foundation brings together the Luksic family’s contributions across various fields, all of which share a common goal: to support Chile and the people who live there.
Testimonials
“Receiving the information (about applying to higher education) was a huge help, especially in terms of knowing the dates and the different stages of the process I had to go through.”
Vicente Palacios11th-grade student
Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Technical and Vocational High School (Metropolitan Region)
Aspiraciones Program
“The school doesn’t just focus on sports; it also supports parents’ commitment to learning and improving. These kinds of tools allow us to be more empathetic and responsive when assigning responsibilities to them.”
Paulina SalinasRepresentative: La Pintana Sports School
, Metropolitan Region
“When I found out I had been selected, it was very exciting. With the help I received, I was able to buy an industrial sewing machine, which allowed me to increase my production by 50% and see a significant jump in sales.”
Karen GuerraWinner of the "Impulso Inicial" program
Chépica, O'Higgins Region
“The support allowed me to equip my kitchen with stainless steel counters, sinks, tables, and chairs for my restaurant. Before, I was using worn-out furniture from my home, so this change was a huge improvement. Now I work more comfortably, serve more customers, and it has been a major boost both professionally and personally.”
Roxana GuzmánWinner of the Impulso Mujer Award
Vallenar, Atacama Region
“Having an expert guide you through your business and help you identify areas for improvement makes a world of difference. We’ve grown so much recently that we now have a team of 50 employees, positively impacting both their lives and those of their families—something that fills us with a sense of responsibility, but above all, with pride.”
Emerson BasoaltoWinner of the "Impulso Chileno"
Colbún, Maule Region
“When I won the Despega Mujer award, it was wonderful because it was exactly what my business needed to get off the ground. It allowed me to buy professional equipment and raw materials that aren’t available in this region.”
Carolina RebolledoWinner of Despega Mujer
Coyhaique, Aysén Region
“I am returning to the workforce feeling more confident, with sharper critical thinking skills, a clearer understanding of the global health landscape and its connection to socioeconomic and political challenges, and more eager than ever to help bring about tangible change.”
Daniela NuñezLuksic Scholars
Master's in Public Policy, Sciences Po
“I can’t imagine my life without having had this experience.”
Loreto CoxLuksic Scholars
MIT Political Science Luksic Fellowship
“I believe that after this course, the Luksic Scholars will be able to take what they have learned and apply it to their company or any other organization they are involved in, thereby making an immediate impact.”
John E. FernandezLuksic Scholars
MIT Faculty
“I want to express how happy I am to be studying something I’m truly passionate about (mining technician). I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Luksic More Women in STEM Scholarship, as it has been a great source of motivation to keep going.”
Ornella FerrufinoMining Technician Student
Luksic Scholarship: More Women in STEM
“Being my own boss has allowed me to manage my own schedule and work with a more personal sense of purpose, knowing that every achievement is for me and my family. My oldest son graduated with a medical degree, and it brings me great joy to know that it was my business that helped us get ahead.”
Alejandra MoraWinner of the "Impulso Inicial" Program
Chillán, Ñuble Region
“The Foundation saw a future in me. Supporting older entrepreneurs is incredibly valuable. It allows us to keep contributing, keep creating, and that gives new meaning to the experience.”
Ulises RojasWinner: Impulso Senior
Quilicura, Metropolitan Region
“Life has different stages, and the fact that there is support available for all of them makes a world of difference for me today as a senior entrepreneur.”
Berta UrrutiaWinner of the Impulso Senior Award
Villa Alegre, Maule Region
“This experience has allowed me to understand the ethical dilemmas and social impact of artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives.”
Martina CádizLuksic Scholar
Master’s in Data Ethics and Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh
“The support process has been really great. If I hadn’t had that help, I probably never would have considered going to college or applying for financial aid.”
Álex Sepúlveda12th-grade student
Gabriel González Videla Commercial High School (Metropolitan Region)
Aspiraciones Program
“I had a lot of doubts, but thanks to the mentoring, I realized that the time was right and I had to move forward with the process.”
Sebastián Barrientos12th-grade student
Gabriel González Videla Commercial High School (Metropolitan Region)
Aspiraciones Program
“The information they provide us is very valuable, especially at this stage, when we need to be well-informed in order to make good decisions.”
Charlotte Sifontes12th-grade student
Patricio Mekis School (Santiago)
Aspiraciones Program
“For me, pursuing a STEM degree means paving the way for my daughter, so she can see that her mom can also solve problems, plan, and make decisions.”
Grisis PinoLogistics Administration Technician Student
Luksic Scholarship: More Women in STEM
“Receiving the information (about applying to higher education) was a huge help, especially in terms of knowing the dates and the different stages of the process I had to go through.”
Vicente Palacios11th-grade student
Cardenal Carlos Oviedo Technical and Vocational High School (Metropolitan Region)
Aspiraciones Program“The school doesn’t just focus on sports; it also supports parents’ commitment to learning and improving. These kinds of tools allow us to be more empathetic and responsive when assigning responsibilities to them.”
Paulina SalinasRepresentative: La Pintana Sports School
, Metropolitan Region“When I found out I had been selected, it was very exciting. With the help I received, I was able to buy an industrial sewing machine, which allowed me to increase my production by 50% and see a significant jump in sales.”
Karen GuerraWinner of the "Impulso Inicial" program
Chépica, O'Higgins Region“The support allowed me to equip my kitchen with stainless steel counters, sinks, tables, and chairs for my restaurant. Before, I was using worn-out furniture from my home, so this change was a huge improvement. Now I work more comfortably, serve more customers, and it has been a major boost both professionally and personally.”
Roxana GuzmánWinner of the Impulso Mujer Award
Vallenar, Atacama Region“Having an expert guide you through your business and help you identify areas for improvement makes a world of difference. We’ve grown so much recently that we now have a team of 50 employees, positively impacting both their lives and those of their families—something that fills us with a sense of responsibility, but above all, with pride.”
Emerson BasoaltoWinner of the "Impulso Chileno"
Colbún, Maule Region“When I won the Despega Mujer award, it was wonderful because it was exactly what my business needed to get off the ground. It allowed me to buy professional equipment and raw materials that aren’t available in this region.”
Carolina RebolledoWinner of Despega Mujer
Coyhaique, Aysén Region“I am returning to the workforce feeling more confident, with sharper critical thinking skills, a clearer understanding of the global health landscape and its connection to socioeconomic and political challenges, and more eager than ever to help bring about tangible change.”
Daniela NuñezLuksic Scholars
Master's in Public Policy, Sciences Po“I can’t imagine my life without having had this experience.”
Loreto CoxLuksic Scholars
MIT Political Science Luksic Fellowship“I believe that after this course, the Luksic Scholars will be able to take what they have learned and apply it to their company or any other organization they are involved in, thereby making an immediate impact.”
John E. FernandezLuksic Scholars
MIT Faculty“I want to express how happy I am to be studying something I’m truly passionate about (mining technician). I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Luksic More Women in STEM Scholarship, as it has been a great source of motivation to keep going.”
Ornella FerrufinoMining Technician Student
Luksic Scholarship: More Women in STEM“Being my own boss has allowed me to manage my own schedule and work with a more personal sense of purpose, knowing that every achievement is for me and my family. My oldest son graduated with a medical degree, and it brings me great joy to know that it was my business that helped us get ahead.”
Alejandra MoraWinner of the "Impulso Inicial" Program
Chillán, Ñuble Region“The Foundation saw a future in me. Supporting older entrepreneurs is incredibly valuable. It allows us to keep contributing, keep creating, and that gives new meaning to the experience.”
Ulises RojasWinner: Impulso Senior
Quilicura, Metropolitan Region“Life has different stages, and the fact that there is support available for all of them makes a world of difference for me today as a senior entrepreneur.”
Berta UrrutiaWinner of the Impulso Senior Award
Villa Alegre, Maule Region“This experience has allowed me to understand the ethical dilemmas and social impact of artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives.”
Martina CádizLuksic Scholar
Master’s in Data Ethics and Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh“The support process has been really great. If I hadn’t had that help, I probably never would have considered going to college or applying for financial aid.”
Álex Sepúlveda12th-grade student
Gabriel González Videla Commercial High School (Metropolitan Region)
Aspiraciones Program“I had a lot of doubts, but thanks to the mentoring, I realized that the time was right and I had to move forward with the process.”
Sebastián Barrientos12th-grade student
Gabriel González Videla Commercial High School (Metropolitan Region)
Aspiraciones Program“The information they provide us is very valuable, especially at this stage, when we need to be well-informed in order to make good decisions.”
Charlotte Sifontes12th-grade student
Patricio Mekis School (Santiago)
Aspiraciones Program“For me, pursuing a STEM degree means paving the way for my daughter, so she can see that her mom can also solve problems, plan, and make decisions.”
Grisis PinoLogistics Administration Technician Student
Luksic Scholarship: More Women in STEM
Women Who Can Do Anything
An initiative that encourages more women in Chile to explore the STEM field, through the stories of those who are currently leading the way in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.