About us
Since 1974, Rabo Foundation has been providing early-stage finance to organizations that create opportunities for people striving for a better life and a sustainable future. Our mission is clear and focused: to improve livelihoods and strengthen resilience where it is needed most, for people and the environment.
Rabo Foundation at a glance
50+ years
of experience in financing for impact
450+
active projects across the globe
€ 59.8 million
allocated in 2024
Since 1974, guided by our cooperative heritage
Rooted in Rabobank’s cooperative origins, Rabo Foundation was established in 1974 to promote self‑reliance and sustainable progress. Today, we continue this mission by financing organizations that enable people to improve their livelihoods and build resilient foundations for the future.
We work globally, with a focus on specific countries
Building on our history and cooperative roots, Rabo Foundation has grown into a globally active organization. Over the years, our work has taken shape in specific regions where our expertise, access to finance, and long‑term support can make a lasting difference.
Our organization
Rabo Foundation is the corporate foundation of Rabobank. We operate as an independent registered Public Benefit Organization (ANBI). By providing early-stage impact finance, we enable organizations to strengthen their resilience, improve livelihoods, and contribute to a sustainable future.