Fundación Pasqual Maragall

What Fundación Pasqual Maragall does

Fundación Pasqual Maragall is a private non-profit foundation registered in Catalonia, Spain (Registry of Foundations number 2478) and founded on 16 September 2008. Named after Pasqual Maragall, former President of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the foundation is dedicated to defeating Alzheimer's disease through scientific research, social support for patients and caregivers, and institutional advocacy to position Alzheimer's as a public policy priority.

Its core scientific asset is the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), a proprietary research center focused on Alzheimer's prevention, early detection, biomarker discovery, and the study of cognitive functions in normal and pathological aging. BBRC operates multiple research platforms including molecular epidemiology, data science, and minicerebros (mini-brain) research models, and is hosted at the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB) in association with Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Around the research core, the foundation delivers social programs such as caregiver accompaniment, post-diagnosis support, the AreaAlzheimer online platform, and public-facing initiatives including the HUB Alzheimer Barcelona research network, the Diana Garrigosa Awards, the Brain Film Fest, and the Observatorio del Alzheimer y las Demencias.

The foundation is funded through a diversified non-profit revenue stack: recurring individual membership (socios), one-time and in-memory donations, solidarity celebrations (invitations, postcards, bracelets), third-party solidarity initiatives, legacy giving (Testamento Solidario), and a tiered corporate partnership program ranging from local shops and pharmacies (€25/month) through donor companies (from €5,000) to patron companies (from €30,000/year with 3-year commitments) and the Mecenatge Council. Distribution combines a trilingual self-serve website, phone and WhatsApp supporter services, a dedicated corporate business development team, in-person events at its Barcelona headquarters, and an active multi-platform social media presence.

Name

Fundación Pasqual Maragall

Legal name

Fundación Privada Pasqual Maragall para la Investigación sobre el Alzheimer

Website

https://fpmaragall.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fundación Pasqual Maragall is a Barcelona-based non-profit foundation, founded in 2008, that funds Alzheimer's prevention research through its Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) while delivering caregiver support programs, public awareness initiatives, and institutional advocacy for patients and families affected by the disease.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL), Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ)

Keywords

• Alzheimer's disease research
• Non-profit foundation services
• Caregiver support programs
• Neurodegenerative disease prevention
• Biomedical research center

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (Socios): Individuals become paying members (socios) through recurring monthly or annual contributions, providing a predictable revenue stream and engaged community base.
2. Individual donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals, including in-memory tributes (donaciones en memoria) and general fundraising campaigns.
3. Corporate solidarity partnerships: Companies pay to join as partner companies (solidarity enterprises), with tiered programs: partner company (from €100/month), donor company (from €5,000), and patron company (from €30,000/year with 3-year commitment). Includes Mecenatge Council membership.
4. Solidarity celebrations: Charitable wedding, birthday, communion, and event details (invitations, postcards, bracelets) sold at fixed price points to turn special occasions into fundraising opportunities.
5. Solidarity initiatives: Third parties organize independent fundraising events and campaigns (sports events, concerts, corporate team-building) with proceeds donated to the foundation.
6. Legacies and bequests (Testamento solidario): Individuals include the foundation in their wills as heir or legatee, providing long-term legacy giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The foundation funds and conducts Alzheimer's prevention research through its proprietary Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), while delivering psychosocial support programs for caregivers and diagnosed individuals and conducting public awareness and policy advocacy campaigns. Revenue is generated through individual donations, recurring memberships, corporate sponsorships, legacies, and solidarity event proceeds.

Product overview

Fundación Pasqual Maragall operates as an Alzheimer's research foundation offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on scientific research, patient and caregiver support, and public engagement. The core offering is the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), their proprietary research facility driving disease prevention and cognitive function studies. Surrounding the research core, the foundation provides social support services including caregiver accompaniment programs and Alzheimer's patient support through AreaAlzheimer. Public impact programs include the HUB Alzheimer Barcelona research network, the Diana Garrigosa Awards, Brain Film Fest, and the Alzheimer's and Dementias Observatory. Fundraising and engagement services span individual giving (in-memory donations, legacy wills, solidarity celebrations), membership programs (including Ambassador Members), corporate partnerships (solidarity companies from €100/month to patron tiers at €30,000/year), and volunteer programs. The Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme manages research grant applications. Together, these products and services create an ecosystem addressing the full continuum from research to patient care to public awareness and sustainable funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC): The foundation's own research center dedicated to Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative disease research, focused on prevention and cognitive function studies
• HUB Alzheimer Barcelona
• HUB Alzheimer Barcelona Early-Career Symposium
• Premio Diana Garrigosa
• Brain Film Fest
• Observatorio del Alzheimer y las Demencias
• AreaAlzheimer

Products and services

• Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) The foundation's proprietary research center conducting scientific research into Alzheimer's disease prevention and cognitive function studies in normal and pathological aging. Operates research platforms including molecular epidemiology and data science, and uses mini-brain models for therapeutic discoveries.
• Acompañamiento a Personas Cuidadoras (Caregiver Accompaniment) In-person and online support programs for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease, providing guidance, emotional support, and resources to improve caregiver wellbeing and care quality.
• Acompañamiento para Personas con Diagnóstico de Alzheimer (Patient Accompaniment) Support programs for individuals who have received an Alzheimer's diagnosis, providing post-diagnosis guidance, accompaniment, and quality-of-life assistance.
• AreaAlzheimer A dedicated online platform providing resources, information, and support services for people affected by Alzheimer's disease and their families.
• HUB Alzheimer Barcelona A research network of seven member institutions in Barcelona collaborating on Alzheimer's research and awarding collaborative predoctoral grants co-directed by researchers from multiple member institutions.
• Empresa Solidária (Solidarity Company Program) Corporate partnership tiers offering partner (from €100/month), donor (from €5,000), and patron (from €30,000/year, 3-year commitment with Mecenatge Council membership) levels, providing brand visibility, employee engagement, and CSR positioning benefits.
• Celebraciones Solidarias (Solidarity Celebrations) Charitable celebration packages (solidarity invitations, postcards, magnets, and bracelets for weddings, birthdays, communions, and other events) enabling supporters to raise funds for Alzheimer's research while marking special occasions.
• Donación En Memoria (In-Memory Donation) Tribute donation program allowing supporters to make donations in memory of loved ones affected by Alzheimer's, supporting research while honoring those who lost their memories to the disease.
• Testamento Solidario (Solidarity Will) Bequest and legacy giving program enabling supporters to include the foundation in their wills, contributing to long-term Alzheimer's research funding.
• Programa de Socios y Socios Embajadores (Membership and Ambassador Members Program) Member program offering recurring monthly or annual membership contributions, with an Ambassador Members track providing tools and visibility for supporters to act as community spokespersons sharing information and raising Alzheimer's awareness.
• Iniciativas Solidarias (Solidarity Initiatives) Platform enabling supporters to organize their own independent fundraising campaigns and events (sports tournaments, concerts, corporate team-building activities) with proceeds donated to the foundation.
• Comercios y Farmacias Inolvidables (Unforgettable Shops and Pharmacies) Partnership program for local shops and pharmacies at €25/month providing identification materials, scientific updates, event invitations, free magazine subscription, and recognition for participating businesses.
• Voluntariado (Volunteering Program) Volunteer management program connecting caring individuals with foundation activities, events, and awareness-raising and fundraising initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• The foundation funds scientific research projects aimed at preventing Alzheimer's primarily through the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), while also supporting caregiver programs and public awareness initiatives.
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe PRBB is an associated research center that hosts the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center, providing infrastructure and an interdisciplinary scientific environment for the foundation's research activities.
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPF is an associated university partner, collaborating with the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center on research projects and providing academic oversight and talent recruitment for the foundation's scientific programs.
• HUB Alzheimer Barcelona (member institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUB Alzheimer Barcelona is a network of seven member institutions collaborating on Alzheimer's research. It organized the first Early-Career Symposium (May 2026) bringing together around 150 researchers and awarding collaborative predoctoral grants co-directed by researchers from at least two member institutions.
• Alzheimer's AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation opened a new research call in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association, expanding its international scientific collaboration and funding reach for Alzheimer's research projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cure Alzheimer's Fund: US research-focused charity funding Alzheimer disease research with a venture-style grantmaking approach. Comparable to Pasqual Maragall's BBRC-driven, prevention-research-focused model with high donor engagement.
• Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation: New York-based charity funding translational drug discovery for Alzheimer's. Comparable as a philanthropic funder channeling donations into scientific research, including biomarker and prevention science that overlaps BBRC's platforms.
• Fundación Alzheimer España: Spanish foundation dedicated to Alzheimer's care, family support, and research funding. Comparable on disease-specific focus and Spanish operating geography, though more service-oriented and less research-led than Pasqual Maragall.
• BrightFocus Foundation: US nonprofit funding Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, and glaucoma research, comparable in private-foundation scale, donor-funded research model, and disease-specific research grants.
• Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona: A Barcelona-based specialized center dedicated to Alzheimer's diagnosis, research, and care. Closely comparable to Pasqual Maragall given same city, similar disease-specific research focus, and overlapping patient/caregiver support programs.
• CEAFA (Confederación Española de Alzheimer): Spain's national umbrella federation of Alzheimer's associations, focused on caregiver support, advocacy, and awareness. Directly comparable as a Spanish-domiciled Alzheimer's nonprofit serving families and influencing public policy.

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Association: The largest US-based Alzheimer's nonprofit, funding research globally and delivering care and advocacy. Comparable on the integrated research-plus-support model; Pasqual Maragall has an active partnership with this organization for international research calls.
• Alzheimer's Research UK: UK-based charity funding dementia research and campaigning for breakthroughs. Comparable on the research-grantmaking model and public fundraising infrastructure; Pasqual Maragall operates a similar combined research-and-advocacy model in Spain.
• Alzheimer Europe: European umbrella organization representing national Alzheimer associations and promoting dementia as a European policy priority. Comparable on pan-European advocacy, awareness campaigns, and researcher engagement — overlapping with Pasqual Maragall's HUB and Observatory work.

Regional players

• Fundación CIEN (Centro de Investigación de Enfermedades Neurológicas): Spanish foundation operating the Queen Sofia Foundation Alzheimer's Research Center. Comparable as a Spanish neurodegenerative-disease research foundation with government linkages; complementary rather than head-to-head with Pasqual Maragall's independent model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/fpmaragall

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