Founded in 2008 on the initiative of Antonino Fernández Rodríguez, who was born and raised there, the foundation focuses on the development of the territory and the transfer of knowledge through the production of culture and ethno-education.

[1] In 1949, Antonino Fernández Rodríguez, who was born in Cerezales del Condado and emigrated to Mexico joined the Grupo Modelo, holding various positions in the company and being appointed CEO in 1971.

The forms of action are:[1] The Foundation is based in the old school buildings of Cerezales del Condado, constructed in 1931 and restored in 2009 with a major reorganization of the interior to accommodate activities of all kinds.

[8][9] In the landscaped area next to the building are three sculptures belonging to the foundation's collection of public art: Maternity by Castorina Fe Francisco, Whisper in Time by Tadanori Yamaguchi, and Large Goat by Eduardo Arroyo.

[10] In view of the public response and the growing number and variety of activities, taking in areas such as music, the visual arts and education, the foundation saw the need to increase the capacity of its facilities.