Fundación La Calera

What Fundación La Calera does

Fundación La Calera is a Peruvian non-profit social development institution founded in July 2015, operating as the consolidated CSR arm of Grupo La Calera, a diversified agricultural group with nearly 50 years of operating history in the Ica region. The foundation delivers a portfolio of approximately 11 community programs organized around four pillars — Education (Plataforma Educativa Edu Larén, Biohuertos Calera, TiNi environmental methodology, family workshops), Economic Development (Emprendedores Agrícolas for avocado producers), Urban Development (Colectivo Visión citizen leadership platform), and Social Welfare (Comedor del Adulto Mayor, Seguridad Alimentaria anemia prevention, Acompañamiento Psicológico). Its underlying methodology is a proprietary socio-constructivist management model built around the Madre Tierra como Maestra pedagogical approach, operationalized through participatory governance mechanisms (MSIL and COPALE) that coordinate with UGEL Chincha, the Municipalidad Distrital de Alto Larén, regional government, and 20+ strategic allies. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries — primarily school-age children, vulnerable seniors, small-scale avocado producers, and families in the Alto Larén district of Chincha Province — via direct community engagement, school and health-center networks, and a hybrid local/international volunteer pipeline. The foundation operates from its headquarters at Carretera a Larén KM 5.8, Alto Larén, with revenue sourced primarily from Grupo La Calera CSR funding and supplementary contributions from strategic partners; no technology platform, API, or AI component is part of its stack.

Name

Fundación La Calera

Legal name

Fundación La Calera

Website

https://fundacionlacalera.org.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación La Calera is a Peruvian non-profit social development foundation operating 11 community programs — education, food security, agricultural support, and psychological accompaniment — for children, seniors, and small avocado producers in the Alto Larén district of Chincha, funded primarily through Grupo La Calera CSR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Social development foundation
• Environmental education services
• Rural community programs
• Agricultural entrepreneurship support

Headquarters

HQ city

Chincha Alta

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Social Responsibility Funding: Primary funding from Grupo La Calera as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. The foundation was established to channel the company's community development efforts, with origins in projects dating back nearly 50 years.
2. Strategic Alliances and Partnerships: Collaborative funding and resource contributions from strategic partners including government institutions, NGOs, and private sector allies to implement specific programs and initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fundación La Calera is a non-profit social development foundation that delivers community-based programs across four pillars: Education (educational platforms, environmental education, family workshops), Economic Development (small agricultural producer support), Urban Development (citizen participation platforms), and Social Welfare (food security, senior dining, psychological support). All programs and services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries in the Alto Larán district of Chincha, Peru, and are funded primarily through its parent company Grupo La Calera's corporate social responsibility initiatives and strategic partner alliances.

Product overview

Fundación La Calera is a non-profit social development institution that operates as a unified portfolio of community programs rather than a single product or platform. The organization manages approximately 11 distinct programs organized around four thematic pillars: Education (Edu Larán platform, Biohuertos Calera, family strengthening workshops), Economic Development (Emprendedores Agrícolas), Urban Development (Colectivo Visión), and Social Welfare (food security, elderly dining, psychological support). These programs are delivered directly by foundation staff and partner organizations, with no technology platform or software product component. The programs are interconnected through the foundation's socioconstructivist management model that aims to strengthen collective consciousness around 'growing together.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biohuertos Calera A community garden program that implements the Madre Tierra como Maestra pedagogical proposal in schools, fostering environmental education and sustainable agriculture practices among preschool through secondary students in Alto Larán.
• Plataforma Educativa Edu Larán An educational platform under the Creciendo Juntos initiative that transforms education in Alto Larán through a community, sustainable educational ecosystem centered on student well-being, integrating classroom learning with the Madre Tierra pedagogical approach.
• Educando desde la Confianza Virtual workshop program for parents focused on positive discipline and respectful parenting, designed to strengthen relationships between parents and children through practical communication, empathy, and emotional support tools.
• Emprendedores Agrícolas Program providing comprehensive support to small avocado producers in the Chincha valley, aimed at improving product quality standards, promoting associativity, and connecting them with Grupo La Calera's channels to process, select, and export avocados to international markets.
• Colectivo Visión Platform promoting active citizen participation, strengthening leadership and management capabilities to identify and resolve community issues, integrated by community leaders, settlement representatives, school directors, and local authorities.
• Seguridad Alimentaria Program focused on combating anemia in vulnerable populations, primarily children and the elderly, through medical check-ups, psychological support, recreational activities, meals, and anemia prevention campaigns.
• Comedor del Adulto Mayor Program providing balanced nutrition including free breakfasts and lunches for vulnerable elderly, complemented by medical check-ups and clinical analyses, along with volunteer activities such as storytelling, knowledge sharing, and home visits.
• Acompañamiento Psicológico Psychological support program strengthening emotional competencies through an emotional support center, prevention and wellness promotion workshops, and various activities fostering socio-emotional development of families and communities.
• Red Musical Music workshop developing musical skills through classes in flute, guitar, and cajón, providing positive use of free time for children, adolescents, and youth.
• Expresión Corporal Body expression workshop enabling participants to express emotions through freedom, passion, and love in body movement execution, directed at children, adolescents, and youth.
• TiNi Hogar Family-oriented workshop teaching participants to create their own small home garden (TiNi), connecting with nature and promoting care for Madre Tierra while strengthening family bonds.

Quantifiable outcome

• 190+ seniors served through Comedor del Adulto Mayor program with balanced meals, health checkups, and recreational activities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Grupo La CaleracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary corporate sponsor and parent organization. Grupo La Calera has operated in the Chincha region for nearly 50 years and established the foundation in 2015 as its social development arm. Provides funding, resources, and strategic direction for all foundation programs.
• ONG ProlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural production company and founding project origin. Prolan provided projects starting from 2004 that later formed the basis for Fundación La Calera's establishment.
• ANIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education NGO that developed the TiNi (Tierra de Niños, Niñas y Jóvenes) methodology. Foundation implements this methodology across schools in its educational programs.
• UGEL ChinchacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal educational governance unit. Key partner in MSIL mechanism and all school-based programs. Coordinates educational initiatives across 11 districts in the Chincha province.
• Municipalidad Distrital de Alto LaráncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal government of the primary service district. Key partner in all community development programs, environmental initiatives, and educational activities. Provides logistical support and institutional recognition.
• Gobierno Regional de IcamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government providing institutional support and coordination for foundation programs in the Ica region.
• Universidad Autónoma de IcamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution partnered for psychology internship program, providing student interns for psychological accompaniment services.
• La Casa de la FamiliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychological services organization partnered for emotional containment programs, providing virtual listening and psychological support services.
• Centro de Salud de Alto LaránmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal health center providing medical coordination for senior dining program beneficiaries and health campaigns.
• Hospital San José de ChinchamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional hospital providing specialized healthcare services and health program coordination for community members.
• Albert HeijnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational retail partner (Netherlands-based) supporting sustainable agriculture and export market access initiatives.
• SeaboardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural company providing market access and commercial support for small producer export programs.
• Innova SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate educational institution providing educational support and best practice sharing for school programs.
• San Silvestre SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate school providing educational collaboration and exchange for programs.
• Cámara Chinchana de ComerciominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal commerce chamber supporting business development programs and emergency response coordination.
• Social CreativaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial development organization providing technical support for community programs.
• Agroindustria Casa BlancaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural company supporting agricultural entrepreneur development programs.
• Asociación Cultural Antonio Gálvez RoncerosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural organization supporting cultural programs and community events.
• Programa de Voluntariado Arquidiótesis de FriburgominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman volunteer program (Weltwärts) providing international volunteers for educational and environmental programs since 2017.
• Cuerpo de Paz de EEUU (Peace Corps)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS Government volunteer program providing specialized volunteers for education and environmental programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundaci\u00f3n Wiese: Peruvian corporate-affiliated foundation supporting education, community development, and rural programs. Closely comparable as a Peru-based private foundation operating multi-program community portfolios in similar geographies.
• Fundaci\u00f3n Romero: Long-running Peruvian foundation tied to a major business group, funding education, health, and community programs nationwide. Directly comparable as a corporate CSR foundation with similar program pillars and Peruvian footprint.
• Fundaci\u00f3n Grupo Gloria: Corporate foundation of Grupo Gloria focused on education, nutrition, and community development in Andean and rural Peruvian regions. Comparable as a Peru-based corporate CSR foundation with overlapping program pillars (education, nutrition).
• ANIA (Asociaci\u00f3n para la Ni\u00f1ez y su Ambiente): Peruvian environmental-education NGO that originated the TiNi methodology implemented by Fundaci\u00f3n La Calera. Direct peer and methodology partner.
• ONG Prolar\u00e1n: Peruvian NGO whose social-development projects (since 2004) seeded the foundation; still active in the same Alto Lar\u00e1n territory with overlapping education and community programs.

Broad incumbents

• Fundaci\u00f3n Avina: Latin American foundation supporting sustainable development, community leadership, and environmental initiatives across the region. Comparable as a multi-country grantmaking foundation with similar socio-environmental focus.
• Ashoka: Global organization supporting social entrepreneurs and community-driven change initiatives. Comparable in promoting community-led development and citizen participation, though operating at much larger scale.
• TechnoServe: International nonprofit supporting small-scale agricultural producers in emerging markets to access markets and improve livelihoods. Directly comparable to the Emprendedores Agr\u00edcolas program's export-market-enablement model.
• CARE International: Large international humanitarian organization running community development, education, and food-security programs globally. Comparable in integrated education, food security, and women's empowerment programming.
• Fundaci\u00f3n Carlos Slim: Large Latin American corporate foundation funding education, health, and economic development programs. Comparable as a major regional CSR foundation, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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