The Foundation intends, by honoring Guido Venosta’s memory and drawing on his experiences, to promote and contribute to elevating public education toward the highest cultural and solidarity ideals.
Health Protection and Scientific Research
Solidarity
Cultural Promotion
Environmental Protection
Key Figures
If Guido Venosta has been—and still is—the inspirational force behind the Foundation, Carla Venosta was its very soul almost until the end, Giorgina Venosta remains its enduring, active presence, and Giuseppe Caprotti embodies its present and future. These are their stories.
Venosta
— 1911-1998
Entrepreneur and Third Sector executive, widely regarded as the “founding figure of AIRC”, which he led as President from 1976 to 1996. He also established FIRC, the foundation created to safeguard AIRC’s assets and mission.
In recognition of his lifelong commitment to cancer research, an award bearing his name is presented to outstanding young researchers in the field.
Bellani Venosta
— 1924-2019
Founder of the Guido Venosta Foundation in 2000, established in memory of her husband to promote the highest ideals of culture and solidarity.
She was an architect and internationally acclaimed designer.
Venosta
— 1940-2021
Entrepreneur, manager, and art expert, she was an honorary founding member and board member of the Guido Venosta Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she passed the torch of the Foundation to her son, Giuseppe Caprotti, ensuring continuity in its mission and values.
Caprotti
— 1960-
President of the Guido Venosta Foundation since 2020, under whose leadership the organization has launched projects with significant social and scientific impact.
Historian and author, expert in retail and nutrition, he held top executive roles at Esselunga S.p.A. for 19 years before turning his focus to strategic consulting, writing, and the promotion of food culture.
Partnership
The Guido Venosta Foundation works with partners who share its core values and commitment, transforming ideas into concrete projects that promote health, culture, solidarity, and environmental respect.