1981
Sukanto Tanoto & Tinah Bingei inaugurated kindergarten and elementary school in rural Besitang, North Sumatra.
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Tanoto Foundation is an independent philanthropic organization founded by Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto based on the belief that every person should have the opportunity to realize his or her full potential. Tanoto Foundation started its work in 1981 when our founders established a kindergarten and elementary school in Besitang, North Sumatra.
Tanoto Foundation’s programs stem from the belief that quality education accelerates equal opportunity. We harness the transformative strength of education to realize people’s full potential and improve lives.
Core Belief & Mission
Quality Education Accelerates Equal Opportunity
We harness the transformative power of education to realize people’s full potential and to improve lives
Sukanto Tanoto and Tinah Bingei Tanoto on why they founded Tanoto Foundation to enhance education and to allow people to realise their full potential.
Learn moreSukanto Tanoto & Tinah Bingei inaugurated kindergarten and elementary school in rural Besitang, North Sumatra.
Established Tanoto Foundation in Singapore
Launched Tanoto Foundation scholarship at Singapore Management University
Launched National Champion Scholarship Program
Funded Duke – NUS Diabetes Research and Professorship Launched scholarship for NUS Yoo Loo Lin School of Medicine
Launched Pelita Pendidikan School Improvement Program
Launched the Tanoto Foundation Initiative at Wharton School
Launched Early Childhood Program in Jakarta
Inaugurated Tanoto Forestry Information Centre at IPB, Bogor
Supported One Belt Road Initiative
Tanoto Foundation China officially registered
Launched TELADAN Program and PINTAR Program in Jakarta