The foundation behind the breakup between Jonathan and Isak Andic

BarcelonaAmong the multiple frictions that the judicial interlocutory that has led to The judge in charge of investigation court number 5 of Martorell, following the analysis of messages between father and son, identifies a "bad relationship" caused, in part, by "Mr. Jonathan Andic's obsession with money." According to the order, however, the then CEO of Mango Man learned in mid-2024 of his father's intentions to create the foundation. As a result, evidence obtained by the Mossos reflects a "notable change" in the detainee's behavior, who "would have acknowledged that his attitude towards money is not correct."In this regard, the order links this change in attitude to the excursion to the caves of Collbató where Isak Andic suffered the fatal accident.

Although the foundation was never established, sources close to the family confirm to the newspaper ARA that the philanthropic activity carried out by the businessman has continued uninterrupted. The entity, they specify, is still in the plans of the Andic family. If it has not been made effective until now, it is due to the police investigation linked to the death of the founder of Mango. The same sources detail that the foundation would be linked solely to the causes to which the businessman already contributed, and would have no link to business ownership.

The philanthropic activity of businessmen

The creation of entities to channel the social activities of big business names has been a marked continuity in recent years. At the end of 2024, historic American investor Warren Buffett announced that he would leave the bulk of his fortune in the hands of a foundation to be steered by his three children: Susie, Howie, and Peter Buffett.

The magnate from Nebraska has been, precisely, one of the big names behind donations to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation —created by the founder of Microsoft and his now ex-wife—, dedicated to causes such as access to healthcare or the fight against poverty. In fact, he had been part of the entity's board of trustees until 2021, and left a few weeks after the Gates couple's divorce. Other particularly notable foundations linked to renowned companies include that of the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk or the British Wellcome Trust, created by the historic pharmaceutical Henry Wellcome, founder of the former Burroughs Wellcome, the current GSK.