Bruno Frizzera
Philanthropic Fund
The Fund’s Objectives
The Bruno Frizzera Philanthropic Fund was established to drive concrete actions in three key areas: education, knowledge dissemination, and social solidarity.
Launched in 2024, the Fund supports initiatives such as scholarships, academic research grants, financial education projects (with a special focus on women), and the construction of a Community Center in Nepal.
These initiatives are carried out in collaboration with Sole 24 Ore Formazione, the University of Trento, FEduF (Financial Education and Savings Foundation), and Fondazione Caritro.
Supported Projects
For the 2024-2025 academic year, the Bruno Frizzera Philanthropic Fund has awarded two scholarships for the Sole 24 Ore - STS Deloitte Master’s in Taxation, a prestigious program in fiscal and tax consultancy, granting two talented young women access to this top-tier training.
Additionally, in 2026, the Fund will finance a PhD scholarship in Economics at the University of Trento’s Department of Economics and Management.
The Fund also supports Sei di più, a FEduF project launched as a pilot program in Trento. It targets girls, women, and female professionals, offering financial education pathways both for those in vulnerable conditions and for those who are not disadvantaged but seek empowerment.
The initiative—developed in collaboration with Fondazione Caritro, the University of Trento, and local institutions—includes tailored programs for schools, women’s groups, and professionals working in shelters, mother-child communities, migrant support centers, and anti-violence centers. It also features awareness campaigns, educational content, and public engagement events, reaching over 1,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries over two years.
On an international level, the Fund is contributing to the construction of a Community Relief and Resource Center in Nepal, supporting the region’s most vulnerable populations.
This facility will serve as a community hub, providing shelter during natural disasters, protection for abandoned children, assistance for women in crisis, and training programs with psychological support.
The project is led by Children of the Sea OdV, a nonprofit organization active in Nepal for over a decade, in collaboration with local partners and the Nepalese government.
The Legacy of Bruno Frizzera
Born in 1917 in Vorarlberg, Bruno Frizzera spent his entire life in Trento, where he left an indelible mark in the field of taxation and economics until his passing in 2012.
A pioneering tax expert and educator, he shaped Italian professional publishing with his “Guida Pratica Fiscale”, later developed into the “Frizzera System” by Il Sole 24 Ore, becoming a reference for generations of professionals.
Frizzera led a remarkable life: he was a consultant to Minister Vanoni, contributing to Italy’s first income tax return models; he worked at Olivetti in Ivrea, helping develop some of the earliest machines capable of managing double-entry bookkeeping.
A passionate mathematician, he won first prize at the Brussels Inventors’ Fair with his innovative "commercial slide rule", designed for rapid calculations.
Beyond his professional achievements, Bruno Frizzera was a devoted family man, a classical music enthusiast, and a lover of Bondone, the mountain of Trento. He was remembered for his old-world courtesy, extraordinary perseverance, and modern vision.
With this fund, his family honors his memory and lifelong teachings, ensuring that his legacy of education, innovation, and generosity continues to inspire future generations.