Who We Are
Our history
Sustainable Development for Chile
To contribute to Chile’s sustainable development, the Foundation continues its work in the areas that have long been central to its mission: Entrepreneurship, Education, Sports, and International Education.
In addition, a new focus on Early Childhood is introduced, grounded in the belief that building strong foundations early in life is essential to personal development. The Conservation area is also incorporated, aimed at protecting, educating, and preserving natural heritage for future generations.
Advancing Women’s Talent
The Luksic Scholarships: More Women in STEM are launched to encourage women to pursue technical higher education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The initiative is introduced alongside the campaign “Mujeres que todo lo pueden,” bringing together more than 20 partner organizations.
Connecting Chile With The World
The Luksic Scholars Foundation becomes part of the Luksic Foundation as the International Education area, whose purpose is to strengthen the connection between Chile and the world. This transformation reflects our belief that a better-prepared country is better equipped to navigate the challenges of our time.
Trust that Drives Progress
Isabella Luksic becomes the Foundation’s Executive Director. Guided by the principle “Trust that Drives Progress,” the organization begins a comprehensive review and redesign of its programs to better address evolving needs and enhance the quality of its social service programs.
Sports Programs for Children’s Development
The Foundation officially launches its organized sports programs, offering free football and field hockey workshops for children across the Metropolitan and Antofagasta regions. The program focuses on developing socio-emotional skills and promoting healthy lifestyles.
Support for Women Entrepreneurs
The first version of Impulso Mujer is launched to support women entrepreneurs through a gender-focused approach. In its first year, 70 women participated.
REMA
The first editions of REMA (Educational Networks for Learning Improvement) are launched, bringing together teachers and school leadership teams to collaboratively strengthen learning outcomes in Language and Mathematics for 9th and 10th-grade students.
The first edition of Aspiraciones sobre el Futuro program is also implemented, providing key information to 12th-grade technical-professional students about pathways to higher education.
A Unified Foundation
Impulso Inicial, Luksic Scholars, and the Educational Opportunity Foundation become part of the Fundación Luksic.
Formalizing Our Commitment to International Education
The Luksic Scholars Foundation is established to carry forward Andrónico Luksic and his family’s vision for education: promoting the exchange of ideas and expertise and supporting Chilean and international students, professionals, and academics.
Empowering Entrepreneurs
The Luksic family’s Impulso Inicial Foundation launches the first edition of the Impulso Chileno program, establishing support for entrepreneurs as a central pillar of its work.
Coordinating Direct Support
Andrónico Luksic Craig establishes the Impulso Inicial Foundation to provide direct support to individuals who need a boost to move forward across different areas of their lives.
Commitment to Teleton
The Luksic family’s Impulso Inicial Foundation launches the first edition of the Impulso Chileno program, establishing support for entrepreneurs as a central pillar of its work.
Supporting the Pascual Baburizza Agricultural Institute
The Luksic family’s Educational Opportunity Foundation becomes the primary supporter of the Pascual Baburizza Agricultural Institute (IAPB), a vocational high school.
New Family Leadership
Paola Luksic Fontbona becomes President of the Andrónico Luksic Abaroa Foundation, and her sister, Gabriela Luksic Fontbona, joins the Board.
Creation of the Luksic Foundation
The Schwager Foundation is renamed the Andrónico Luksic Abaroa Foundation and focuses on education programs.
First Steps In Education
The Schwager Foundation assumes responsibility for the Pascual Baburizza Agricultural Institute (IAPB), a vocational high school.
The Beginning of the Family’s Philanthropic Work
Andrónico Luksic Abaroa begins the Luksic family’s philanthropic work by joining the Board of the Federico W. Schwager Foundation.
Hear it from them
Receiving the information was a great help, especially to know the dates and the different stages of the process that we had to go through.
Vicente PalaciosStudent IV medio
Metropolitan Region
Aspiraciones
The School not only focuses on sports but also supports the parents’ commitment, learning and improvement. This type of tool allows us to be more empathetic and timely when it comes to giving them responsibility.
Paulina SalinasSports School
La Pintana, Metropolitan Region
When I found out I had been selected, it was very exciting. With the help I received, I purchased an industrial sewing machine, which allowed me to increase my production by 50% and make a leap in sales.
Karen GuerraWinner of Impulso Emprendedor
Chépica, O'Higgins Region
When I won the Impulso Mujer it was wonderful because it was what my business needed to get off the ground. It allowed me to buy professional machinery and also raw materials that I can’t find in the region.
Carolina RebolledoWinner of Impulso Mujer
Commune of Coyhaique, Aysén Region.
It makes a tremendous difference to have an expert to accompany you in your business and allow you to identify how to improve. We have grown so much this last time that we have a structure of 50 collaborators positively impacting both their lives and their families, something that fills us with responsibility, but above all with pride.
Emerson BasoaltoWinner of Impulso Chileno
Colbún, Maule Region
I return to the world of work strengthened, with more refined critical thinking, with greater clarity about the global context of health and its relationship to socioeconomic and political challenges, and with more desire than ever to contribute to concrete changes.
Daniela NuñezLuksic Scholars, Master in Public Policy, Sciences Po (2023 - 2025)
I believe that after this course, the Luksic Scholars will have the ability to take what they have learned and apply it in their company or any type of organization they are involved in and therefore have an immediate effect.
Prof. John E. FernandezLuksic Scholars, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) scholar on the hybrid course "Hybrid Course in Circular Economy: Transitioning Towards the Sustainability of Chile's Future".
It would be hard for me to think of my life without this experience.
Loreto CoxLuksic Scholars, MIT Political Science Luksic Fellowship
I want to express how happy I am to be studying something that I am really 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 motivation to move forward.
Ornella FerrufinoLuksic Scholarship: More Women in STEM
Being my own boss has allowed me to manage my time and work with a more personal sense, knowing that every achievement is for me and my family. My eldest son graduated from medical school and it is a great joy to know that it was my business that made us get ahead.
Alejandra MoraWinner Impulso Emprendedor
Chillán, Ñuble Region
The Foundation saw a future in me. Supporting senior entrepreneurs is something very valuable. It allows us to continue contributing, to continue creating, and that gives a new value to the experience.
Ulises RojasIWinner of Impulso Senior
Metropolitan Region
Life has different stages and that there is support for all of them, today, as a senior entrepreneur, makes an absolute difference.
Berta UrrutiaWinner of Impulso Senior
Maule Region
This experience has allowed me to understand the ethical dilemmas and social impact of artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives.
Martina CadizMSc in Data Ethics and Artificial Intelligence University of Edinburgh
International Training
The accompaniment process has been super good. Probably if I hadn’t had help I would never have considered studying or applying for free tuition would never have been my first choice.
Álex SepúlvedaStudent IV medio
Liceo Comercial Gabriel González Videla (RM)
Aspiraciones
I had a lot of doubts, but thanks to the mentoring I knew it was my time and I had to move forward with this process.
Sebastian BarrientosStudent IV medio
Liceo Comercial Gabriel González Videla (RM)
Aspiraciones
The information you provide is very valuable, especially at this stage where we need to be well informed in order to make the right choice.
Charlotte SifontesStudent IV medio
Colegio Patricio Mekis (Maipú/RM)
Aspirations
For me, studying a STEM career is to pave the way for my daughter to see that her mother can also solve problems, plan and make decisions.
Grisis PinoLuksic Scholarship: More Women in STEM
Receiving the information was a great help, especially to know the dates and the different stages of the process that we had to go through.
Vicente PalaciosStudent IV medio
Metropolitan Region
AspiracionesThe School not only focuses on sports but also supports the parents’ commitment, learning and improvement. This type of tool allows us to be more empathetic and timely when it comes to giving them responsibility.
Paulina SalinasSports School
La Pintana, Metropolitan RegionWhen I found out I had been selected, it was very exciting. With the help I received, I purchased an industrial sewing machine, which allowed me to increase my production by 50% and make a leap in sales.
Karen GuerraWinner of Impulso Emprendedor
Chépica, O'Higgins RegionWhen I won the Impulso Mujer it was wonderful because it was what my business needed to get off the ground. It allowed me to buy professional machinery and also raw materials that I can’t find in the region.
Carolina RebolledoWinner of Impulso Mujer
Commune of Coyhaique, Aysén Region.It makes a tremendous difference to have an expert to accompany you in your business and allow you to identify how to improve. We have grown so much this last time that we have a structure of 50 collaborators positively impacting both their lives and their families, something that fills us with responsibility, but above all with pride.
Emerson BasoaltoWinner of Impulso Chileno
Colbún, Maule RegionI return to the world of work strengthened, with more refined critical thinking, with greater clarity about the global context of health and its relationship to socioeconomic and political challenges, and with more desire than ever to contribute to concrete changes.
Daniela NuñezLuksic Scholars, Master in Public Policy, Sciences Po (2023 - 2025)I believe that after this course, the Luksic Scholars will have the ability to take what they have learned and apply it in their company or any type of organization they are involved in and therefore have an immediate effect.
Prof. John E. FernandezLuksic Scholars, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) scholar on the hybrid course "Hybrid Course in Circular Economy: Transitioning Towards the Sustainability of Chile's Future".It would be hard for me to think of my life without this experience.
Loreto CoxLuksic Scholars, MIT Political Science Luksic FellowshipI want to express how happy I am to be studying something that I am really 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 motivation to move forward.
Ornella FerrufinoLuksic Scholarship: More Women in STEMBeing my own boss has allowed me to manage my time and work with a more personal sense, knowing that every achievement is for me and my family. My eldest son graduated from medical school and it is a great joy to know that it was my business that made us get ahead.
Alejandra MoraWinner Impulso Emprendedor
Chillán, Ñuble RegionThe Foundation saw a future in me. Supporting senior entrepreneurs is something very valuable. It allows us to continue contributing, to continue creating, and that gives a new value to the experience.
Ulises RojasIWinner of Impulso Senior
Metropolitan RegionLife has different stages and that there is support for all of them, today, as a senior entrepreneur, makes an absolute difference.
Berta UrrutiaWinner of Impulso Senior
Maule RegionThis experience has allowed me to understand the ethical dilemmas and social impact of artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives.
Martina CadizMSc in Data Ethics and Artificial Intelligence University of Edinburgh
International TrainingThe accompaniment process has been super good. Probably if I hadn’t had help I would never have considered studying or applying for free tuition would never have been my first choice.
Álex SepúlvedaStudent IV medio
Liceo Comercial Gabriel González Videla (RM)
AspiracionesI had a lot of doubts, but thanks to the mentoring I knew it was my time and I had to move forward with this process.
Sebastian BarrientosStudent IV medio
Liceo Comercial Gabriel González Videla (RM)
AspiracionesThe information you provide is very valuable, especially at this stage where we need to be well informed in order to make the right choice.
Charlotte SifontesStudent IV medio
Colegio Patricio Mekis (Maipú/RM)
AspirationsFor me, studying a STEM career is to pave the way for my daughter to see that her mother can also solve problems, plan and make decisions.
Grisis PinoLuksic Scholarship: More Women in STEM
Our Team
We are a team of committed and passionate professionals who understand the importance of staying closely connected to Chile’s evolving needs and delivering agile, responsive, and comprehensive solutions.