With the creation of the Mints Family Charitable Foundation, we want to expand the scope of the philanthropic activities of the Mints family. We pursue charitable initiatives in the field of culture and art. We expand and create new ties among Jewish communities - preserving the continuity of generations and family values. We are implementing research programmes in the field of fundamental knowledge and educational programmes (grants) for talented youths, drawing on cooperation from the best world experts. We are creating a better future.
«The aim and guiding principles of this Foundation are, to make philanthropic contributions, assist with social and community advancement, and provide support to non-profit organisations (including educational organisations, charitable funds, arts and cultural organisations, and medical organisations) and classes of individuals in the spheres of education and science, arts, culture and medicine.»
Boris Mints is a Russian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and committed supporter of cultural and social projects. In 1980 Boris graduated from the Physics Faculty of Ivanovo State University, having specialised in theoretical physics. He worked in municipal and government establishments for 11 years, acted as General Director of REN TV media holding for two years, was a Chairman of Board of Directors of Otkritie Financial Corporation and established the O1 Group in 2004. Boris Mints is not only ranked No. 72 in the Forbes ranking of Russian Billionaires, but he is also a winner of the Prize named after Yekaterina Romanovna Dashkova in the “Philanthropist” category and the first person to be given the Miloserdiye Award for commitment to humanitarian values.