Fundación IMSS

What Fundación IMSS does

Fundación IMSS is a Mexican nonprofit civil association (Asociación Civil) founded in 2003 and headquartered on Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City. It operates as the official fundraising and partnership arm of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS), Mexico's largest social security institution, which provides healthcare coverage to approximately 81 million beneficiaries. The foundation's mission is to mobilize individual, corporate, and in-kind donations to strengthen IMSS's capacity for patient care, clinical research, and professional training.

The foundation's programmatic surface spans four pillars: equipment and infrastructure donations to IMSS hospitals, social development programs aimed at patients and families, health research support including 78 active research and education agreements in 2025, and continuing medical education — including the Virtual Auditorium digital platform launched in 2021 and specialized initiatives such as CESME, a medical simulation center co-founded in Nuevo León with Boston Scientific, UMAE No. 34, and UDEM. Recent partnerships include AstraZeneca, Kenvue, Sanofi, MSD, Medtronic, Colgate-Palmolive, Coca-Cola FEMSA, and Airbnb's Medical Stays Program.

Its business model is donation-based and non-commercial: revenue is sourced from individual contributors (including via PayPal), corporate donations (cash and in-kind), and multilateral partnerships with pharmaceutical, medical-device, and consumer-goods multinationals. The foundation holds donataria autorizada status from Mexico's SHCP, enabling tax-deductible donations, and operates with a staff estimated at 51–100 employees. Pricing is not applicable; instead, the foundation monetizes through donor stewardship, partner activation, and institutional alignment with IMSS priorities.

Name

Fundación IMSS

Legal name

Fundación IMSS A.C.

Website

https://fundacionimss.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fundación IMSS is a Mexican nonprofit founded in 2003 that channels individual, corporate, and in-kind donations to strengthen the IMSS social security system, which serves roughly 81 million beneficiaries through health research, equipment donations, and continuing medical education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy and Social Programs

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Healthcare philanthropy
• Medical equipment donations
• Continuing medical education
• Social health programs
• Nonprofit research funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Juárez

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual donations and bequests: The foundation solicits individual donations online (PayPal, bank transfer) and through direct campaigns. Donors receive official donation receipts ('Recibo de Donación') issued by Fundación IMSS A.C. The foundation is an authorized charity ('donataria autorizada') under SHCP regulations, enabling tax-deductible giving.
2. Corporate and institutional donations (in-kind and cash): Large-scale donations from pharmaceutical companies (AstraZeneca, Sanofi, MSD, Kenvue), consumer goods companies (Colgate Palmolive, Coca-Cola FEMSA), medical device companies (Medtronic, Boston Scientific), and other corporations. Donations include medical equipment, supplies, and cash contributions directed to specific programs.
3. Strategic alliance program fees: Companies enter multi-year strategic alliances with the foundation, providing coordinated funding and in-kind support in exchange for association with the foundation's social impact programs, brand visibility, and CSR outcomes.
4. Race/campaign fundraising events: Annual cause-related marketing events such as 'Mi Lucha es Rosa' (breast cancer race) and '2da Carrera con Causa Fundación IMSS+Avon' generate both fundraising proceeds and corporate sponsorship revenue. Proceeds fund specific programmatic objectives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación IMSS is a nonprofit civil association that mobilizes donations and strategic alliances to fund health research, continuing medical education, medical equipment donations, and social programs (such as Silla Cama companion beds, Lactario facilities, and Ventana al Cielo palliative care rooms) for the beneficiaries of Mexico's IMSS public health system. It does not sell products or services; its offering consists of coordinated charitable programs delivered through partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, consumer goods firms, academic institutions, and government bodies.

Product overview

Fundación IMSS is a non-profit civil association founded in 2003 that operates as a portfolio of social programs and platforms rather than a unified tech product. The foundation offers various initiatives including Silla Cama (accompanying bed-chair for hospitalized patients), Lactario FIMSS (breastfeeding facilities), Equipamiento hospitalario (medical equipment donations), and Ventana al cielo (palliative care rooms). It also manages digital platforms such as México Rosa (breast cancer care portal) and an Auditoria Virtual (virtual academic auditorium for health webinars). Additional programs include 5 minutos para una vida (childhood cancer early detection), Luzca bien, siéntase mejor (oncology patient self-care workshops), and De niña y niño para ti una carta con cariño (emotional support through children's letters). The foundation works with strategic partners including pharmaceutical companies, cosmetics industry (CANIPEC), and other civil organizations to deliver these social programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Silla Cama de acompañamiento

Quantifiable outcome

• 193 research and social projects managed with 54.4% success completion rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• Fundación Sempra Infraestructura, A.C.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2023Provided 41 full scholarships for the 'Diplomado especializado en psicoterapia breve sistemática para la atención post Covid-19', delivered by Universidad Intercontinental to mental health professionals nationwide (19 states). Also funded solar panels (136 panels) for the Banco Central de Sangre La Raza and mental health diploma scholarships.
• Universidad La Salle CuernavacacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2023Coordinating the Diplomado Especializado en Salud Mental, offering 25 full academic scholarships (100%) to IMSS healthcare professionals. Fundación Sempra Infraestructura provided additional funding. The diploma ran from June 2023 to February 2024, requiring 4 hours per week of remote coursework on Fridays.
• CANIPEC (Cámara Nacional de la Industria de Productos Cosméticos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-running alliance delivering the 'Luzca bien, siéntase mejor' (Look Good Feel Better) workshop for oncology patients, providing skincare/makeup techniques, donated cosmetic/dermatological kits, and psycho-emotional support. Active for 12+ years across CMN Siglo XXI and CMN La Raza hospitals.
• Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos DíasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 4 stretchers and 2 vital sign monitors to the Banco Central de Sangre del CMN La Raza (second largest blood bank in Latin America, largest in IMSS). Supported ongoing blood donation promotion and medical supply access.
• Avon-Natura and Fundación IMSS AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year alliance for breast cancer awareness and detection. Delivered ultrasound equipment to Clínica de Mama IMSS Tláhuac, enabling ~10,000 evaluations per year. Supports the annual 'Mi Lucha es Rosa' cause race (5 editions). Funded mammography and diagnostic equipment for breast cancer screening programs.
• AstraZeneca MéxicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation agreement signed at the UK Embassy in Mexico to collaborate on lung cancer and diabetes care for IMSS beneficiaries. Also donated spirometry equipment for asthma diagnosis at HGZ 11 Coahuila. Supported the Foro Latinoamericano de Políticas Públicas en Cáncer del Pulmón 2023.
• MSD MéxicomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported design of graphic, audiovisual, and digital materials for the '5 minutos para una vida' (5 Minutes for a Life) child cancer early detection campaign created by Fundación IMSS. Campaign aims to promote timely diagnosis of pediatric cancer symptoms.
• Sanofi MéxicomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on vaccination promotion for Mexican children through research projects. Participated in planning sessions for joint health initiatives. Also supported dermatitis atópica (atopic dermatitis) awareness forums and worktables alongside Fundación IDEA.
• KenvuemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned collaboration agreement on World Health Day 2026 to promote self-care culture among IMSS staff and the public, covering oral hygiene, skincare, sun protection, and pain management. Includes staff training and health promoter skill development.
• Colgate PalmolivemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated approximately 4 million toothbrushes in partnership with the federal 'Vive Saludable, Vive Feliz' initiative, coordinated with SEP, Salud, and IMSS. Distributed to public school children nationwide to promote oral hygiene habits from childhood.
• Grupo Coca-Cola FEMSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployees and families (Voluntarios KOF) donated 100 self-care and hygiene product kits delivered to Hospital de Gineco Obstetricia No. 4 'Luis Castelazo Ayala' and Gineco Obstetricia No. 3 del CMN La Raza for mothers and newborns.
• Airbnb (Medical Stays Program)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación IMSS joined Airbnb's Medical Stays Program providing free accommodation for patients and families traveling for specialized treatment. Airbnb announced a 20 million peso investment for Mexico, translating to 12,000 nights of solidarity lodging, supporting various civil society organizations.
• Agefinsa MéxicomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 1,600 units of naloxone (opioid overdose reversal medication) to the Toxicology Department of UMAE Hospital General del CMN La Raza, strengthening emergency toxicology response capacity.
• Medical Recovery, S.A. de C.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 2 wireless dermatomes (devices for burn treatment, reconstructive surgery, and skin grafting) to Hospital de Traumatología 'Dr. Victorio de la Fuente Narváez' in Magdalena de las Salinas.
• VantiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored the 3rd Renal Health Race organized by Fundación IMSS, contributing to awareness and prevention of kidney disease in Mexico.
• Juguetón Azteca and Fundación Cassava Roots A.C.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered toys and joy to pediatric patients at CMN La Raza and Hospital de Pediatría 'Dr. Silvestre Frenk Freund' del CMN Siglo XXI for King's Day celebrations, providing emotional support during hospitalization.
• REUNE Seguros Y FianzasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployee volunteers organized and delivered toys to pediatric patients at Hospital de Gineco Pediatría 3-A in Magdalena de las Salinas, bringing holiday cheer and emotional support.
• Grupo INFRAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 3,000 non-perishable food parcels and 30 ventilation devices for IMSS medical units serving communities affected by recent flooding in Mexico.
• Grupo Salinas (Grupo Elektra, Fundación Azteca)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployees crafted handmade breast prostheses for post-mastectomy patients in Chihuahua. Coordinated with IMSS Volunteering and Fundación Azteca for workshop delivery.
• MedtronicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIMSS and Medtronic LATAM signed a 2022 cooperation agreement for specialized medical training courses in diabetes mellitus and psychological care, accessible through the Medtronic Academy online platform. Open to doctors across all IMSS care levels.
• Boston Scientific México (BSC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded the first Centro de Enseñanza y Simulación Médica Especializada (CESME) in Nuevo León, in partnership with UMAE No. 34 del IMSS and Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM). Uses high-sensitivity mannequins, anatomical models, simulators, virtual reality, and video streaming for medical training.
• American Chamber of Commerce of MexicomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned agreement with IMSS to drive clinical research development projects with support from international companies, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry, strengthening institutional research capacity.
• OncoCrean (Centros de Referencia Estatal de Atención Pediátrica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIMSS collaborates with OncoCrean (national pediatric oncology reference centers) on the '5 minutos para una vida' early childhood cancer detection program, promoting education and early diagnosis to prevent mutilating surgeries and aggressive treatments.
• Universidad IntercontinentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivered the 'Diplomado especializado en psicoterapia breve sistemática para la atención post Covid-19' with nationwide participation from 19 Mexican states. 41 scholarships funded by Fundación Sempra Infraestructura.
• Tecnológico de Monterrey — Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la SaludmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 3rd edition of the 'Innovación en Investigación Clínica' seminar, co-hosted with AMSA (Alianza Médica para la Salud) at the Tec de Monterrey Campus Ciudad de México.
• Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of CESME (Centro de Enseñanza y Simulación Médica Especializada) in Nuevo León alongside Boston Scientific, UMAE No. 34, and Fundación IMSS. Contributes medical education expertise and simulation infrastructure.
• Metro (Grupo Mega)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with FIMSS on cooking workshops for UMAE food service staff, focusing on meal preparation options for diabetic patients, promoting hospital nutrition quality.
• Fundación KaluzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated 'Piensa como un páncreas' books to support endocrinology training for physicians, helping improve diabetes understanding and care quality. Collaboration with Fundación Grupo Andrade IAP.
• Grupo BAL / Fundación Alberto BaillèresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated medical supplies to HGZ No. 23 in Hidalgo de Parral, Chihuahua and UMF No. 8 and 32 in Caborca, Sonora, benefiting IMSS beneficiaries and their families.
• Fundación de AlbaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on the 'Está en tus manos' (It's in Your Hands) itinerant photographic exhibition featuring 11 stories of breast cancer survivors, displayed at IMSS Central Offices to promote self-care, early detection, and autocompasión.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación Azteca: Mexican corporate foundation associated with Grupo Salinas/Elektra running health, education, and social programs. Comparable as a Mexican private foundation partnering with IMSS units (handmade breast prostheses collaboration with FIMSS is already documented) and mobilizing corporate resources for public health.
• Fundación Banorte: Corporate foundation of Grupo Financiero Banorte supporting education, health, and social development. Comparable as a Mexican corporate foundation with overlapping board leadership (Carlos Hank González sits on both FIMSS and Banorte foundation boards) and similar CSR alliance models.
• Cruz Roja Mexicana: Mexican Red Cross chapter operating a nationwide health and humanitarian program network funded primarily by donations. Comparable in mobilizing individual and corporate donations for health-related outcomes across Mexico, with similar event-driven fundraising campaigns.
• Fundación UNAM: Private foundation supporting UNAM's academic and health initiatives, with overlapping board members with FIMSS. Comparable as a Mexican private grantmaking foundation with academic/health research focus that mobilizes corporate donations for institutional programs.
• Fundación Farmacias del Ahorro: Corporate foundation of one of Mexico's largest pharmacy chains, supporting community health programs. Comparable as a Mexican corporate foundation with overlapping board leadership (Antonio Leonardo Castañón sits on both FIMSS and Farmacias del Ahorro foundation boards) and similar CSR health model.
• Fundación Teletón México: Mexico's most prominent health-focused private foundation, operating a nationwide network of rehabilitation centers. Directly comparable as a private nonprofit foundation that mobilizes corporate donations and runs large-scale health programs for Mexican beneficiaries, often with similar corporate partner rosters.
• Casa de la Amistad para Niños con Cáncer: Mexico City-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with cancer through donations, equipment, and accommodation programs. Directly comparable as a private health-focused nonprofit that channels corporate and individual donations into hospital programs, including oncology.

Emerging players

• Fundación CIMA: Mexican foundation focused on breast cancer awareness and patient support. Comparable niche focus on breast cancer programs (vs. FIMSS's Mi Lucha es Rosa) and similar model of partnering with hospitals and corporate sponsors for health outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Fundación Carlos Slim: One of the largest private philanthropic foundations in Latin America, with health, education, and social development programs. Comparable as a Mexican grantmaking and program-delivery foundation, though with broader scope and significantly larger financial scale.
• Save the Children México: Mexican chapter of international NGO focused on children's health, education, and protection. Comparable as a nonprofit running health programs for vulnerable Mexican populations, with similar donor mobilization and program delivery models, though funded primarily by international sources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles28 records

Funding overview

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