The Bonita Foundation is the principal private interest foundation of the Bonita Family. It serves both as a holding entity for the family’s global business activities and as a steward of the family’s mission and vision. The Foundation provides strategic direction and long-term oversight, ensuring that operations remain aligned with the values and objectives that define the Bonita Ecosystem.
The Foundation’s portfolio includes a diverse set of companies and investments around the world. Among these, Missoline — a global conglomerate active in more than ten industries — is the flagship enterprise founded by the family. While the Bonita Family continues to guide its most strategic assets, the Foundation also supports portfolio companies that operate with independence, fostering innovation and resilience across the group.
Guided by our Christian heritage, the Bonita Foundation pursues its mission through three complementary pillars:
- Business Leadership – We invest in and develop businesses with a long-term perspective, emphasizing responsible growth, innovation, and value creation for all stakeholders.
- Community Development – We support initiatives that strengthen institutional capacity, promote knowledge-sharing, and enable sustainable growth in the regions where we are active.
- Faith-Based Values – Inspired by Christian principles, we place integrity, stewardship, and service at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our actions reflect both excellence and responsibility.
To give structure to its mission-driven efforts, the Foundation consolidates its initiatives under two main platforms: the Organization for the Development of Nations (ODN) and the Bonita Church.
The Bonita Church serves as a global platform for fostering Christian values and community. The Organization for the Development of Nations (ODN) focuses on advancing sustainable development in regions such as Latin America and Africa. Through advisory work, capacity-building, and strategic partnerships, ODN helps governments and institutions adopt innovative models that support good governance and inclusive progress.
A distinguishing feature of ODN’s work is the use of modern technology and adaptable frameworks to improve governance and development outcomes. By combining deep local knowledge with advanced solutions, ODN provides practical tools that strengthen stability, efficiency, and resilience in challenging environments.
The Foundation’s commitment is anchored in the words of John 8:32: “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” This belief shapes our vision of responsible leadership, our approach to mission-driven stewardship, and our dedication to building communities and institutions that can thrive with dignity and hope.
This was a brief overview of some of the Foundation’s current platforms and initiatives. While we aim to share insights into our work, it is our policy to maintain a discreet profile. Specific questions should be directed to the relevant affiliates or subsidiaries, as the Foundation typically does not comment on corporate matters beyond what is proactively shared or made publicly available.