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El fútbol es todo cuando no todo es fútbol

Athletic Club’s foundation has long embraced the idea that football can be far more than a game. The Spanish phrase “El fútbol es todo cuando no todo es fútbol” captures this belief, suggesting that the sport’s true value emerges when it serves broader social and cultural purposes. In Bilbao, the Fundación Athletic Club puts this principle into practice, using football alongside culture to foster inclusion, well‑being and community development.

Foundation’s core mission

According to the foundation’s own statements, contributing to social welfare is its daily dream. It relies on two tools – culture and football – whose impact is amplified when they are combined with the “enorme y positiva influencia del espíritu Athletic.” The organization says it believes in what it does because it reflects who We see.

These ideas are not merely aspirational. A recent report shows that the foundation has begun to quantify the social value it creates, applying a rigorous methodology that translates intangible benefits into economic terms.

First in Spain to measure social impact

In December 2025, the Fundación Athletic Club became the first football‑linked entity in Spain to measure its social impact in a rigorous way. The study, carried out together with LKS Next, used a verified “contabilidad social poliédrica” model – a form of social polyhedral accounting – to convert qualitative outcomes into measurable variables.

The analysis examined the foundation’s 27 projects, consulted 103 partner entities and gathered input from hundreds of participants. The result, published by Cadena SER, concluded that the foundation generates 21.1 million euros of social value each year.

What the numbers mean

To place that figure in context, the foundation’s annual budget is 4.9 million euros. For every euro invested by supporters or businesses, the foundation produces 3.56 euros of social value. This ratio was highlighted by Johana Ruiz‑Olabuenaga, director of the foundation’s Social Area, who explained that the methodology allows normally intangible impacts to be expressed in concrete numbers.

The report also distinguishes between direct, monetized value and non‑monetized social value. In the case of the Fundación Athletic Club, non‑monetized effects – such as improvements in mental health, inclusion, personal development, community support and equality – account for 75 percent of the total social value. Ruiz‑Olabuenaga described this share as “excepcional,” underscoring how much of the foundation’s work creates benefits that are not captured in traditional financial statements.

Projects that drive the impact

The foundation’s activities span a range of initiatives aimed at different segments of the community. While the source material does not list each project individually, it notes that the 27 programmes cover areas such as education, health, cultural participation and social cohesion. By working with local organisations, schools and civic groups, the foundation seeks to embed football‑based activities within broader community structures.

The engagement with 103 entities indicates a collaborative approach. Partnerships range from nonprofit organisations to public institutions, allowing the foundation to leverage expertise and reach audiences that might otherwise remain outside the football environment.

Voices from the field

Johana Ruiz‑Olabuenaga emphasized that the study’s strength lies in its ability to translate the value of social, cultural and community projects into economic terms. She noted that the verified methodology provides a reliable way to assess impact that would otherwise remain invisible in standard accounting.

Although direct quotes from participants are not included in the available sources, the foundation’s own messaging repeatedly places people at the centre of its work. The phrase “situando en el centro a las personas que forman parte de …” reflects this focus, suggesting that individuals – whether players, fans, neighbours or beneficiaries – are seen as the primary agents of change.

Why this matters for football

The Fundación Athletic Club’s effort to measure social value arrives at a time when many clubs worldwide are examining how sport can contribute to societal goals. By providing a concrete figure – 21.1 million euros of annual social value – the foundation offers a benchmark that other football‑linked organisations might consider when evaluating their own community programmes.

The high proportion of non‑monetized value also highlights a reality that many social initiatives face: the most meaningful outcomes – improved well‑being, stronger community ties, greater equality – often do not appear on a balance sheet. Demonstrating that such effects represent three‑quarters of the total impact could encourage funders and policymakers to look beyond purely financial metrics when assessing sport‑based programmes.

Limitations and next steps

The study represents a snapshot based on data collected up to late 2025. It does not predict how the foundation’s activities will evolve, nor does it prescribe specific future actions. The report itself serves as a baseline; any subsequent assessments would need to repeat the methodology to track changes over time.

Because the foundation’s work is rooted in the local context of Bilbao and the Basque Country, the findings may not be directly transferable to other regions without adaptation. Nevertheless, the transparent approach to measuring impact offers a model that could be adapted elsewhere, provided that local partners and cultural nuances are taken into account.

Broader implications for sport and society

When football is used as a tool for social change, the sport’s reach extends far beyond the pitch. The Fundación Athletic Club’s experience shows that even a modest budget, when aligned with clear social objectives and a rigorous evaluation framework, can generate substantial returns in terms of community well‑being.

For fans, administrators and athletes alike, the foundation’s results reinforce the idea that the sport’s value is not limited to match results or league standings. Instead, football can serve as a platform for education, health promotion, cultural exchange and social cohesion – outcomes that resonate with the notion that “el fútbol es todo cuando no todo es fútbol.”

Staying informed

Readers interested in learning more about the Fundación Athletic Club’s programmes, its social impact methodology or its ongoing initiatives can consult the foundation’s official publications and the reports cited in this article. The information presented here is drawn exclusively from verified sources, including the foundation’s own statements, the Cadena SER article dated December 2, 2025, and related coverage.

As the conversation around sport’s role in society continues, the foundation’s work offers a concrete example of how a football club can translate its passion for the game into measurable benefits for the people and communities it serves.