DRF: Historical Overview and Mission Statement
The Foundation was established in 1995, with Prof. Paolo Brunetti being the first appointed President.
Founding members were:
- Dr. Giancarlo Antonioni;
- Prof. Paolo Brunetti;
- Prof. Fausto Santeusanio;
- Eng. Luciano Fioroni;
- Dr. Elvio Temperini;
- Eng. Enzo Briziarelli;
- Mr. Arnaldo Monini.
Founding firms were:
- Marinelli Augusto S.p.A. di Marinelli Antonio,
- FIN-CAVE S.p.A.,
- Marinelli S.p.A.,
- Garofoli S.p.A.,
- Arnaldo Caprai Gruppo Tessile S.p.A.,
- Smail s.r.l.,
- Leonardo Servadio S.p.A.,
- Association of Industrialists of the Province of Perugia,
- Construction Workers Union of the Province of Perugia,
- Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia Foundation,
- Association of Italian Lions for Diabetes (A.I.L.D.).
In 2004, Dr. Brunello Cucinelli became President until 2012, when Prof. Fausto Santeusanio took him over until 2022. The actual new President, appointed by the Board of Directors on May 23, 2022, is Prof. Riccardo Calafiore.
The original by laws were amended in the meeting of May 23rd, 2022, to comply with the new regulations for the third sector.