The legacy of the family and the Beckmann Foundation in Tequila and the Agave Region

The vision and the path toward social responsibility are based on Don Juan Beckmann's vision of transforming the community of Tequila into a stronger and economically prosperous community.

1888 - 1990
Agave
  • Construction of the convent and hospital
  • Paving of streets
  • Water supply
  • School repairs
  • Donation of a public clock
1978
Agave
  • Start of the Academy of Arts and Trades
1997 - 1998
Agave
  • Start of the Foundation
  • Support for the Red Cross
  • Start of the nursing home
  • Cultural café
  • ANSPAC
  • Jose Cuervo Academy of Arts and Trades
  • Productive projects for agave paper, cookies, and thread
  • Family formation diploma
  • ICAMI
1999
Agave
  • Creation of the runners club
  • Organization of a half marathon
2000
Agave
  • Use of the former school hall for sports and cultural education
  • Tequila Genesis Project
  • Recognition for best practices
2001 - 2002
Agave
  • Scholarships for vulnerable children
2003
Agave
  • Opening of Mundo Cuervo and the Music School
  • Pueblo Mágico Trust
  • Cultural festival
  • Founding of art galleries
2004
Agave
  • Collaboration with the Papalote Children's Museum and support for CBTA courts
  • Great Masters and Banamex work
2005
Agave
  • Donations, comprehensive local development model, youth development
  • Golden years, Expo Mujer, Family Forum
  • Youth conference
  • Donation to Operation Smile
2006
Agave
  • Prodislap, community plaza
  • José Cuervo Foundation Choir
  • Toy donation for children in the Tequila region
2007
Agave
  • Creation of the Tequila Route
  • Renovation of the chapel and nursing home
  • Construction of a court and multipurpose hall in El Olvido
2008 - 2009
Agave
  • Productive projects in El Olvido, Virginia Gallardo kindergarten, and forum
  • SEDESOL Infant Stay Program (FJC co-investment)
2010 - 2012
Agave
  • Technology classroom
  • UNAM documentaries
  • Temple renovation
  • Book "Agave Landscape Campaign"
  • Donation of houses
  • Support for schools and infrastructure
2013 - 2015
Agave
  • Consolidation of music schools and art initiation schools
  • Agave cooperative
  • "I Entrepreneur" diploma
  • Preventive education in secondary schools
  • Reading campaigns
  • Foundation newsletter
  • Fiesta del Siglo
  • Reading campaigns in primary schools
2016
Agave
  • Workcamp with Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Agreement with ITESO
  • Workcamp
  • "Happy Walls" campaign
  • Forum against violence
  • Reforestation program
  • ISO 9001:2015 certification
2017 - 2021
Agave
  • Consolidation of educational, cultural, and social programs
  • Quality Schools Program and rescue of gastronomic heritage
  • Juan Beckmann Gallardo Cultural Center
  • Economic and social support for micro-entrepreneurs and artisans in Tequila
2022
Agave
  • Opening of Beckmann Schools
Annual report

Each year, we publish a detailed report of our activities to promote transparency and social responsibility.

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