The Vladimir Potanin Foundation is one of the first charitable foundations in Russia. It was establised in 1999 by entrepreneur Vladimir Potanin to implement large-scale humanitarian programs: today there are seven. In 2022, the endowment of the Foundation was formed. The income from the endowment goes to develop and support grant programs in the fields of culture, higher education, social sports and charity throughout Russia.

The Fund and its activities are managed and controlled by a professional team of independent managers — specialists in the field of charity.