The Ardian Foundation

Founded in 2010, the Ardian Foundation advances social mobility worldwide by investing in education, and since 2025 by funding scientific research that drives innovation and knowledge. It also encourages employee engagement, allowing partner charities to receive on-the-ground support and strategic guidance to strengthen their development.

Empowering Social Mobility & Scientific Research

SOCIAL MOBILITY

For over fifteen years, the Ardian Foundation has promoted education for disadvantaged children and youth. We currently fund 57 partner organizations that deliver programs in Europe, the Americas and Asia.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

We aim to support research that addresses major societal challenges and ensures that innovation benefits everyone.

By promoting social mobility and advancing scientific research, we can create lasting opportunities for the next generation to thrive

Mathias Burghardt President of the Ardian Foundation

How would you like to get involved ?

Give money

Contribute financially to help the Foundation expand its activities and reach more people.

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Participate

In partnership with the HR and Sustainability teams, we validated 3 paid days per year for all employees, to give time to solidarity actions. The pilot is ongoing in Paris & NYC offices and it will be rolled out to all Ardian offices.

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Share

Spread the word about the Foundation and help us promote our work to inspire other to get involved.

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Give time

FOR ARDIAN EMPLOYEES ONLY
Give a few hours of your time to support charitable projects and beneficiaries. Ardian allocates up to three extra days of paid leave per year, which can be used for volunteering.

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Our key figures

5.6 Million euros budget in 2025

57 Charities supported in 2025

12 Countries in action

530+ Employees engaged in 2025

News & Testimonials

  • The Ardian Foundation unveils its new website

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  • Lisi – Connecting to make a difference

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  • Florian – Turning commitment into impact

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