Fondazione Paideia

What Fondazione Paideia does

Fondazione Paideia is an Italian philanthropic foundation (Ente Filantropico), headquartered in Torino with a regional office in Milano, founded in 1993. It supports families of children and young people with disabilities through a portfolio of services delivered via Centro Paideia (day center providing rehabilitation and family support), Fattoria Sociale Paideia (social farm delivering nature-based therapeutic and recreational experiences), and Bottega Paideia (solidarity gift shop). The foundation also operates sub-brand activities such as Estate Paideia (summer program), the cultural-inclusion initiative Libri per Tutti (ten-year-old accessible books program), the Biblioteca per l'Inclusione, the Parrucchiere Amico project, and family pathway programming (Percorsi per Famiglie), all provided free of charge to families.

Its offering is organized around three pillars: 'Affrontiamo le difficoltà insieme' (Facing Difficulties Together), covering family intake, psychological-social support, rehabilitation pathways, and sibling support; 'Condividiamo momenti felici' (Sharing Happy Moments), covering recreational activities and the Estate Paideia summer program; and 'Costruiamo inclusione' (Building Inclusion), covering cultural operators, accessible books, family accompaniment, and the inclusion library. The stack is not technology-based: the foundation's technology profile is described as 'Not applicable' and there are no AI/ML components, APIs, or proprietary software in the inventory.

The foundation raises revenue entirely from donations and fundraising rather than from selling services. Revenue streams include individual one-time and recurring donations (the 'Amico di Paideia' monthly program), the Italian 5x1000 tax designation, corporate partnerships and Christmas campaigns, solidarity gifts (Bomboniere solidali) and Bottega Paideia retail sales, memorial donations, and legacy/charitable wills (Testamenti solidali). All services to beneficiary families are provided free of charge, and the go-to-market is community-led, channeled through social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), email, and direct local partnerships with healthcare providers and social services. The foundation served 1,041 families in 2025, with 773 receiving psycho-social counseling in 2024 and 308 involved in recreational activities in 2024.

Name

Fondazione Paideia

Legal name

Fondazione Paideia

Website

https://fondazionepaideia.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fondazione Paideia is an Italian philanthropic foundation (Ente Filantropico) founded in 1993 and headquartered in Torino, providing rehabilitation, psychological counseling, recreational programs, and cultural-inclusion services free of charge to families of children with disabilities in Turin and Milan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social and Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

Keywords

• Disability family support
• Child rehabilitation services
• Social inclusion programs
• Philanthropic foundation services
• Psycho-social counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Torino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters, including regular 'Amico di Paideia' monthly giving program
2. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian tax mechanism allowing taxpayers to designate 5x1000 of their tax return to the foundation
3. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with businesses including employee giving programs, Christmas corporate campaigns, and strategic sponsorships
4. Solidarity Gifts: Sale of Solidarity Bomboniere (favor gifts) and Paideia Workshop products for weddings and celebrations
5. Memorial Donations: Donations made in memory of deceased loved ones
6. Charitable Wills: Testamenti solidali - legacy gifts and bequests

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fondazione Paideia is a Torino-based philanthropic foundation that provides free rehabilitation, psychological-social counseling, and inclusion programs to families of children and young people with disabilities. Service pillars include personalized rehabilitation pathways, family intake and accompaniment, dedicated sibling support, the Estate Paideia summer program, recreational family experiences, cultural inclusion operators, accessible books (Libri per Tutti), an inclusion library, and the Parrucchiere Amico welcoming-salon project, delivered through its Torino headquarters, Milano office, day center, and social farm.

Product overview

Fondazione Paideia is a charitable foundation (Ente Filantropico) based in Turin and Milan, Italy, focused on supporting children with disabilities and their families. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio centered on three core pillars: (1) Facing Difficulties Together - providing rehabilitation pathways, psychological-social support, and family intake services; (2) Sharing Happy Moments - offering recreational activities including Estate Paideia summer programs, social farm experiences, and inclusive activities for children; and (3) Building Inclusion - implementing cultural inclusion programs like Libri per Tutti (accessible books), Biblioteca per l'Inclusione, and Parrucchiere Amico. The foundation also operates sub-brands including Centro Paideia (day center), Fattoria Sociale Paideia (social farm), and Bottega Paideia (solidarity gift shop). Fundraising is supported through donations, 5x1000 allocations, charitable wills, and corporate partnerships. The organization served 1,041 families in 2025 and 773 families with psycho-social counseling in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accoglienza e Supporto Psico-Sociale alle Famiglie (Family Intake and Psycho-Social Support) Comprehensive family intake, counseling, guidance, and personalized assistance for families of children with disabilities, including psychological and socio-educational consulting.
• Percorsi di Riabilitazione (Rehabilitation Pathways) Therapeutic, sports, and leisure-based rehabilitation activities designed for children with disabilities and their families.
• Supporto ai Fratelli e Sorelle (Sibling Support Program) Dedicated support services for siblings of children with disabilities to help them cope with the unique challenges they experience within the family.
• Estate Paideia (Paideia Summer Program) Summer program of recreational activities, social experiences, and residential experiences for children with disabilities and their families.
• Esperienze Ricreative per Tutta la Famiglia (Family Recreational Experiences) Vacations, workshops, outings, and social activities that create spaces of normalcy and socialization for families affected by disability.
• Attività per Bambini e Ragazzi (Activities for Children and Adolescents) Recreational and educational activities for children and adolescents with and without disabilities designed to promote inclusive participation.
• Operatori Culturali per l'Inclusione (Cultural Operators for Inclusion) Program promoting social inclusion through cultural participation, training, and community engagement by cultural operators.
• Libri per Tutti (Books for All / Accessible Books Project) Accessible-books project making reading accessible to all, featuring an itinerant exhibition and inclusive publishing work.
• Biblioteca per l'Inclusione (Inclusion Library) Inclusion library providing accessible resources and materials for children with disabilities and their families.
• Affiancamento Familiare (Family Accompaniment) Ongoing accompaniment and personalized guidance to families as they navigate the challenges of disability.
• Percorsi per Famiglie – Gruppi e Serate a Tema (Family Pathways: Groups and Themed Evenings) Free themed evenings and group pathways for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children with disabilities.
• Parrucchiere Amico (Friendly Hairdresser Project) Network of partner hair salons providing welcoming environments for families of children with disabilities.
• Centro Paideia (Day Center) Day center providing rehabilitation and support services for children with disabilities and their families, including dedicated sibling-focused events.
• Fattoria Sociale Paideia (Paideia Social Farm) Social farm providing nature-based therapeutic and recreational experiences, hosting community events and seasonal celebrations.
• Bottega Paideia (Solidarity Gift Shop) Social boutique that creates and sells solidarity products including personalized bomboniere and event invitations that fundraise for the foundation.
• Donazioni e Raccolta Fondi (Donations and Fundraising Program) Donation and fundraising services including one-time gifts, recurring "Amico di Paideia" giving, 5x1000 tax designation, philanthropic funds, charitable wills, memorial donations, and corporate giving.
• Volontariato (Volunteer Program) Volunteer program inviting individuals to contribute time and skills in support of children with disabilities and their families.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centro PaideiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentro Paideia is a related organization that operates the main center for Paideia's activities, providing space for rehabilitation, counseling, and community programs.
• Fattoria Sociale PaideiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFattoria Sociale Paideia is a social farm providing therapeutic and recreational activities in a natural setting, hosting events and seasonal celebrations.
• Bottega PaideiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBottega Paideia is a workshop/store that creates and sells solidarity products, supporting the foundation's fundraising efforts.
• ASSIFEROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian association of foundations and philanthropic bodies that Fondazione Paideia adheres to, representing the organized philanthropy sector.
• PHILEAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean association of foundations and philanthropy organizations that Fondazione Paideia is a member of.
• Agenda della DisabilitàminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability agenda initiative that Fondazione Paideia participates in to advocate for disability rights and inclusion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• AbilityNet UK: UK-based charity supporting disabled people through digital and social inclusion. Thematically comparable to Paideia's inclusion agenda but operating in a different European geography.
• Fondazione Santa Lucia: Italian foundation providing neurorehabilitation and disability support, based in Rome. Comparable in rehabilitation specialization and nonprofit foundation structure, though geographically distinct from Paideia's Turin/Milan footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children Italia: Larger Italian nonprofit serving children and families in vulnerable conditions through diversified programs. Comparable in child-and-family support mission and donation-based funding, but with a much broader remit beyond disability.
• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi: Major Italian foundation providing rehabilitation and care for children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in disability rehabilitation and family services, though operating at a much larger clinical scale.

Direct peers

• Fondazione ASphi Onlus: Italian foundation promoting digital and social inclusion of people with disabilities. Comparable as an Italian philanthropic foundation serving the disability community through specialized programs and partnerships.
• ANFFAS Nazionale: Italian national association representing families of people with intellectual and relational disabilities, providing direct services and advocacy. Comparable in its family-of-persons-with-disabilities constituency and psychosocial support focus.
• Lega del Filo d'Oro: Italian nonprofit foundation supporting deafblind children and their families with rehabilitation and family accompaniment services. Highly comparable to Fondazione Paideia in mission, holistic family-centered care model, and donation-based funding.
• Fondazione TOG: Italian foundation providing free advanced rehabilitation to children with neurological disabilities. Directly comparable in pediatric disability rehabilitation and family support services.
• Special Olympics Italia: Italian arm of Special Olympics, delivering inclusive sports and recreational programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable in recreational and social-inclusion programming for the disability community.
• Fondazione Telethon: Major Italian foundation funding genetic disease research with strong donor/5x1000 infrastructure. Comparable as a large Italian disease/disability-focused foundation reliant on individual giving and tax designation streams.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FondazionePaideia
• Facebookfacebook.com/fondazionepaideia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondazione-paideia-onlus
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondazionepaideia
• Xx.com/fondpaideia

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M&A

Investments1 record

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