Laying a foundation for a sustainable future
Let’s build resilient futures together. With early-stage financing and committed support, we enable organizations to improve livelihoods where it matters most.
Financing resilience, impacting livelihoods
At Rabo Foundation, we believe entrepreneurship can drive sustainable and inclusive growth. For over 50 years, we have provided early-stage finance to organizations around the globe that improve the livelihoods of people. By combining access to finance, knowledge, and networks, we enable them to become stronger and more viable, build resilient livelihoods, and contribute to a sustainable future—both in the Netherlands and worldwide.
Our impact in numbers
€ 59.8 million
allocated for a more inclusive and sustainable society
400
organizations supported in 22 countries
1.9 million people
were able to take a step towards a better future
Our focus areas
We concentrate our efforts on two focus areas by financing early‑stage, mission‑driven organizations. These organizations not only strengthen livelihoods, but also play a critical role in addressing today’s key societal challenges—ranging from sustainable food systems for a growing world to equal opportunity to participate and enhanced climate resilience.
Giving farmers a voice: our latest impact study
In our latest Cooperative Impact Study, smallholder farmers tell us what strong cooperatives change in real life. We measured impact in depth—beyond numbers—to learn what members value most, where challenges remain, and how targeted support can boost income, resilience, and opportunity. Explore the findings and see what works, and why—for faster, fairer growth.
About us
Founded in 1974 and rooted in Rabobank’s cooperative heritage, we bring 50 years of hands‑on impact finance experience to strengthen the resilience of underserved people and the organizations that support them—internationally and in the Netherlands. As a public‑benefit (ANBI) organization, we provide early‑stage finance and capacity building so partners can drive a sustainable future for people and the environment.