Fundación Maimona

What Fundación Maimona does

Fundación Maimona is a Spanish non-profit foundation established on June 26, 2000 in Los Santos de Maimona, Badajoz (Extremadura), by Diego Hidalgo Schnur along with four co-founders. The foundation supports local development through three primary programmatic verticals: entrepreneurship and micro-business support (anchored by the Escuela de microNegocios program and partnership with Youth Business Spain for microcredits), social innovation and community development (Laboratorio de Ideas con Impacto Social, financial health programs, grants to local associations), and infrastructure-led ecosystem building (Centro Diego Hidalgo de Empresas e Innovación and the Mainova innovation space — the first Social Laboratory of Industrial Innovation in Extremadura). Its primary customer segments are rural entrepreneurs, local non-profit associations, youth, and vulnerable families across Extremadura and the cross-border EUROACE region spanning Central Portugal and Alentejo.

The foundation operates as a community-led, program-driven entity with no proprietary technology platform. Its competitive position rests on 26 years of accumulated regional trust, embedded relationships with public funders (SEXPE, Junta de Extremadura, Diputación de Badajoz), and participation in transnational EU-funded programs such as EFES Impact (Interreg POCTEP). It is the only the second entity in Spain accredited to provide Doughnut Economics training and advisory to businesses, and is a member of the Asociación Española de Fundaciones.

Fundamentally, the foundation's revenue model is not transactional: most programs are free to participants, funded by public grants (EU FEDER, regional, provincial) and tax-deductible donations under Spanish Law 49/2002. Direct revenue sources include donations (with 35-80% tax deductibility), space rental at Centro Diego Hidalgo, and minor microcredit intermediation. As of May 2026, the Patronato approved closure of the Technical Office and termination of technical staff functions effective June 30, 2026 due to financial sustainability and liquidity constraints, transitioning the foundation into a new phase focused on external alliances while maintaining the Diego Hidalgo Center. Cumulative 26-year social investment exceeds 8 million EUR with measured social impact above 20 million EUR.

Name

Fundación Maimona

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN MAIMONA

Website

https://maimona.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Maimona is a Spanish non-profit foundation founded in 2000 that supports rural entrepreneurship, micro-businesses, and community social projects across Extremadura and the EUROACE cross-border region, delivering programs through the Diego Hidalgo Innovation Center and Escuela de microNegocios.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Entrepreneurship Support

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM), Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK), Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Community development foundation
• Entrepreneurship support programs
• Microfinance and grants
• Rural innovation centers
• Social impact philanthropy

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Santos De Maimona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropy: Tax-deductible donations (35-80% deduction under Spanish Law 49/2002) go to the Social Fund for humanitarian aid, specific named funds, or general operations. All donations are irrevocable. Foundation charges 10% management fee on returns from nominative funds.
2. Grant Management and Project Funding: European funding (Interreg POCTEP), regional government funding (Junta de Extremadura, SEXPE), and provincial funding (Diputación de Badajoz) for entrepreneurship and social programs. Social investment of more than 8 million EUR achieved over 26 years.
3. Space Rental and Services: Revenue from renting spaces in Centro Diego Hidalgo de Empresas e Innovación including offices, naves, coworking spaces, and kontenedores. Free space program for innovative projects under 'Innovadores en Residencia' initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundación Maimona is a non-profit community foundation that delivers entrepreneurship training (Escuela de microNegocios), business advisory, microcredit facilitation through Youth Business Spain, and innovation-space rental at the Centro Diego Hidalgo de Empresas e Innovación. It also runs financial-health programs for vulnerable families, youth empowerment workshops, and grants for local association projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mainova – Espacios: A concept of economic and community development based on knowledge, collaboration, and innovation. It is the first Social Laboratory of Industrial Innovation in Extremadura.
• Escuela de microNegocios
• Escuela de microNegocios Social
• Laboratorio de Ideas con Impacto Social
• Centro Diego Hidalgo de Empresas e Innovación

Products and services

• Escuela de microNegocios Experiential learning program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch their life and business projects with a practical methodology, paired with peer entrepreneurs and volunteer expert mentors.
• Business Advisory Services (Asesoramiento Empresarial) Advisory support for micro-enterprises and entrepreneurs who want to improve their performance and contribute to economic and social development.
• Centro Diego Hidalgo de Empresas e Innovación Space Rental Rental of offices, industrial naves, coworking spaces, and kontenedores at the Centro Diego Hidalgo, including a free residency program for innovative projects (Innovadores en Residencia).
• Youth Business Spain Microcredit Program Microcredit access and mentorship channel for young entrepreneurs delivered as Fundación Maimona's local-partner role in the Youth Business Spain network.
• Social Project Grants (Convocatorias) Subsidies of up to 1,000 EUR for local initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, structured as 1x1 co-financing with the applying association.
• Financial Health Program (Salud Financiera) Financial-planning training and economic-violence prevention tools for vulnerable families and women, delivered with partner Fundación Nantik Lum.
• Mainova – Social Laboratory of Industrial Innovation First Social Laboratory of Industrial Innovation in Extremadura, providing a model of economic and community development based on knowledge, collaboration, and innovation.
• Social Fund Donations and Philanthropy Program Tax-deductible donation program allowing donors to direct funds to the Social Fund for humanitarian aid, specific named funds, or general foundation operations, with deductions of 35-80% under Spanish Law 49/2002.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 8 million EUR social investment and 20 million EUR measured social impact over 26 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• EFES Impact (Interreg POCTEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Transborder entrepreneurship program strengthening ecosystem for innovative and inclusive social entrepreneurship in EUROACE region (Extremadura-Central Portugal-Alentejo). Co-funded 75% by FEDER. Fundación Maimona is a partner entity led by Junta de Extremadura Dirección General de Empresa.
• Youth Business SpaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational network of non-profit entities promoting inclusive entrepreneurship. Fundación Maimona is the local partner in Extremadura. Provides microcredits (5 microcredits totaling 24,500 EUR granted in 2023) and mentorship to entrepreneurs.
• Fundación Nantik LummajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for economic violence prevention and financial health training. Initiative financed by Ministerio de Derechos Sociales, Consumo y Agenda 2030. Foundation participates in training technicians and social professionals.
• SEXPE (Servicio Extremeño Público de Empleo)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional public employment service co-funding Escuela de microNegocios programs in Plasencia, Montijo, and other locations. Provides financing and connects with job seekers and potential entrepreneurs.
• Junta de ExtremaduramajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government through multiple departments (Dirección General de Empresa, employment programs) supporting programs including Avanza Integra for migrants and entrepreneurship events.
• Diputación de BadajozminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvincial government providing funding for projects including 2023 co-financing for financial health program and sponsorship of entrepreneurship awards.
• CEDER Zafra Río BodiónminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal development association managing LEADER methodology grants for agricultural transformation and non-agricultural business creation in the comarca.
• Fundación Horta SudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister community foundation in Valencia, Spain. Both are members of Asociación Española de Fundaciones. Collaborated on DANA disaster relief fundraising.
• Mancomunidad Zafra Río BodiónminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipal association receiving financial health training for social technicians working with families in the region.
• Fundação Eugénio de Almeida (Évora, Portugal)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortuguese partner in EFES Impact project hosting laboratories and programs at Centro de Inovação Social in Évora.
• Ayuntamiento de Los Santos de MaimonamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal town hall collaborating on Punto de Acompañamiento Empresarial (PAE), events, and community projects. Co-hosting entrepreneurship activities.
• Círculo Empresarial PlacentinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness association providing volunteer mentors for Escuela de Micronegocios program in Plasencia.
• IES Dr. Fernández SantanaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal secondary school collaborating on youth programs, entrepreneurship orientation, and community projects.
• LFDTVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media/technology entity collaborating on entrepreneurship labs and innovation activities.
• Asociación Española de Fundaciones (AEF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational foundation association. Fundación Maimona participates in community foundation programs and received AEF funding for local projects including Maimona Solidaria.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación Nantik Lum: Spanish nonprofit partner of Maimona focused on financial inclusion, microfinance, and economic violence prevention; both foundations operate similar territorial approaches with public-private funding models and collaborate on Ministry-financed programs.
• Fundación Horta Sud: Sister community foundation based in Valencia; both are members of Asociación Española de Fundaciones and have collaborated on DANA disaster relief fundraising, sharing the community-foundation operating model and Spanish regulatory context.
• Fundação Eugénio de Almeida: Portuguese partner in the EFES Impact project operating the Centro de Inovação Social in Évora; mirrors Maimona's role in EUROACE with similar rural community development, social innovation laboratory, and cross-border methodology.
• Ship2B Foundation: Spanish foundation supporting impact entrepreneurship and social enterprises with accelerator programs and venture philanthropy approaches; overlaps with Maimona's social entrepreneurship support via Escuela de microNegocios Social.
• Fundación Cepaim: Spanish foundation focused on migrant integration and social inclusion, operating programs across multiple Spanish regions with public funding support comparable to Maimona's Avanza Integra for migrants.

Broad incumbents

• Youth Business International: Global parent network of Maimona's Youth Business Spain local partner; supports young entrepreneurs worldwide with microcredits, mentorship, and inclusive entrepreneurship programs aligned to Maimona's microcredit and mentorship offerings.
• Cáritas Española: Large Spanish confederation of social entities providing community services, regional grants, and social support across Spain with similar donation-based revenue model and social mission focus.
• Fundación "la Caixa" Social: Major Spanish banking foundation running nationwide social inclusion and entrepreneurship programs with much broader scale but overlapping mission areas in social impact and community development.

Others

• Asociación Española de Fundaciones (AEF): National industry association of Spanish foundations; both organizations collaborate as Maimona receives AEF funding for local projects including Maimona Solidaria, positioning AEF as a sectoral partner and infrastructure provider.
• European Venture Philanthropy Association: Industry association for venture philanthropy and social investment providing ecosystem infrastructure relevant to foundations seeking impact-investing practices; useful comparator for grantmaking and social-finance models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maimonaorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Fundaci%C3%B3n-Maimona/100068234380711
• LinkedInes.linkedin.com/company/fundaci%25C3%25B3n-maimona
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacionmaimona1

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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