Eposak Foundation

What Eposak Foundation does

Eposak Foundation is a US-incorporated nonprofit founded in 2011 that operates sustainable tourism and community development programs in remote Venezuelan communities. The organization serves indigenous and rural populations across nine communities while generating revenue through a blended model combining philanthropic donations and grants with paid experiential travel and artisan e-commerce. Its core team consists of approximately eight members, with the legal headquarters in Miami, Florida, and operational presence in Caracas, Venezuela.

The foundation executes a portfolio of community projects — including solar energy installations under the Lights On! initiative, sports tourism through S.T.A.R.S., and cultural preservation via Conectando Raíces — alongside an experiential travel business that connects paying travelers with host communities. Its commercial surface includes the Epotienda artisan e-commerce platform, online/virtual experiences launched as a pandemic pivot in 2020, and tiered donation packages ranging from $5 to $200. Travelers participate in multi-day immersion programs priced at approximately $1,990 per person, while artisan products retail between $3 and $45. Cumulative impact metrics reported include 40+ projects executed, 2,600+ travelers connected, 930+ families benefited, 300+ active volunteers, and 1,000+ training hours provided.

Revenue is generated through three streams: philanthropic donations and institutional grants, paid experiential travel, and artisan e-commerce — a blended model that converts tourism margin and donor capital into community infrastructure such as the 4,800 Wp of installed solar capacity that reduces an estimated 54.5 tons of CO2 annually. The organization has not disclosed financial statements, and its small headcount, cumulative-not-annual traveler figures, and grant-dependent structure indicate a sub-$1M operating budget. Notable institutional partners and recognitions include Booking Cares, the British Embassy, Stanford GSB, BCD Travel, UNDP, Ashoka Fellowship, and National Geographic.

Name

Eposak Foundation

Legal name

Eposak Foundation

Website

https://eposak.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Eposak Foundation is a US-incorporated nonprofit operating sustainable tourism and community development programs in nine remote Venezuelan communities, generating revenue through donations, grants, paid experiential travel, and artisan e-commerce via Epotienda.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Tourism Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Based & Indigenous-Led Ecotourism (THAAAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eco-Tours & Sustainable Nature Travel (THAJAIAD), Rainforest & Jungle Ecotourism Tours (THAAAEAF), Mobile/Digital Experiential (AR/VR, Interactive Installations) (MPAAAGAI)

Keywords

• Sustainable tourism development
• Experiential travel programs
• Community-based tourism
• Artisan e-commerce
• Social impact projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Primary revenue stream through individual donations via Donorbox platform and grants from organizations like Booking Cares Fund, British Embassy, Stanford GSB, BCD Travel, and Van Vlissingen Art Foundation.
2. Experiential Travel Programs: Fees charged for in-person travel experiences (e.g., Canaima del alma a la tierra at $1,990 USD per person) and online experiences. Prices vary based on duration, group size, and activities included.
3. Epotienda (Artisan E-commerce): Sales of locally-made artisan products from partner communities. Products include handicrafts, accessories, and home decor items priced between $3-$45 USD. Revenue supports community economic development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eposak Foundation develops and sells experiential sustainable tourism experiences (both in-person multi-day voluntourism trips and online virtual experiences) that connect travelers with remote Venezuelan communities. The organization also operates community development projects funded through donations and grants (including solar energy, music education, cultural preservation, and sports tourism), and runs the Epotienda e-commerce store selling artisan products from partner communities priced $3-$45 USD.

Product overview

Eposak Foundation operates a multi-component experiential tourism platform consisting of experiential travel offerings and community development projects. The core Experiences (Experiencias) module includes in-person programs like Kamarata Mágica, Choroní Xperience, Canaima del alma a la tierra, and Birongo Voluntariado Navideño, plus online virtual experiences. Supporting these are Project modules: Acción Turística (virtual tourism training), Conectando Raíces (musical tourism), Lights On! (solar energy), Escuela Musical las Estrellas de Birongo (music education infrastructure), Centro Cultural Santa Marta (cultural center), and S.T.A.R.S. (sports tourism). The Epotienda add-on enables e-commerce sales of community artisan products. The platform connects tourists and donors with Venezuelan communities to fund and execute sustainable tourism projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kamarata Mágica A 10-day youth voluntourism program in Kamarata, an indigenous Pemón community located at the foot of Auyantepuy. The experience includes cultural activities, excursions, traditional crafts, and community engagement with local entrepreneurs.
• Choroní Xperience A 6-day youth travel program in Choroní, Venezuela combining experiences, culture, and voluntourism with a unique fishing community. Includes traditional dance, surf lessons, chocolate workshops, and community support.
• Canaima del alma a la tierra

Quantifiable outcome

• 1081 direct beneficiaries and 4000+ indirect beneficiaries from solar project
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 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

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Impact Hub CaracascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEposak office is located within Impact Hub Caracas. Impact Hubs provided venue for Impacto 2020 program selection. Partnership supports startup ecosystem and social innovation in Venezuela.
• Booking.comcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBooking Cares Fund selected Conectando Raíces project as 1 of 8 global finalists for sustainable tourism accelerator program in Amsterdam.
• AshokacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident Esteban Torbar named Ashoka Fellow. Eposak won Ashoka Changemakers geotourism challenge. Partnership supports social entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Young President's Organization (YPO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresident Esteban Torbar is member and received recognition for leading virtual events during pandemic.
• National GeographiccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWon geotourism challenge co-sponsored by National Geographic. Auyantepuy mentioned in National Geographic's '100 Hikes of a Lifetime' book.
• Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored Desafío del Geoturismo competition supporting sustainable tourism innovation in Latin America.
• Amadeus VenezuelacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteer program that donated materials and labor to build Posada Bellavista in Birongo. Technology provider for travel industry supporting local tourism.
• Hotel PestanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonated towels, sheets, and linens for Posada Bellavista construction in Birongo community.
• Ayuda en AcciónminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO partnering on sustainable development projects in Venezuelan communities.
• Grupo MasocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of President Esteban Torbar. Grupo Maso is a Venezuelan business group active in tourism and development.
• Climbing VenezuelaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdventure tourism company that sponsored Tomasa Peña's sancocho project and offers tourism packages in Birongo.
• Venezuela EliteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism company that co-sponsored Tomasa Peña's sancocho bironguero project.
• Orquesta Sinfónica Gran Mariscal de AyacuchominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Elisa Vegas, participates in Conectando Raíces music preservation project and supports Kamarata community experiences.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Planeterra Foundation: Nonprofit founded by G Adventures that develops community tourism enterprises in developing countries. Direct comparable to Eposak in mission (community-led sustainable tourism), funding model (donor + traveler-supported), and target beneficiaries (marginalized communities with tourism potential).
• Sustainable Travel International: Nonprofit that helps travelers, businesses, and destinations protect environments and cultures. Comparable in mission (sustainable tourism NGO), beneficiary communities, and corporate partnership approach.
• Intrepid Foundation: Nonprofit arm of Intrepid Travel funding grassroots projects in the communities Intrepid tours visit. Closely comparable to Eposak's model of tying touristic experiences to community development outcomes, with similar donor and traveler-supported revenue structure.
• Tourism Cares: Nonprofit dedicated to supporting the people, places, and natural environments impacted by travel. Direct peer as a US-based nonprofit operating at the intersection of tourism industry funding and community/environmental impact, comparable to Eposak's grant-making and corporate partnership model.

Broad incumbents

• The International Ecotourism Society (TIES): Industry association and NGO advancing ecotourism principles globally. Comparable as an established, broader-scope actor operating in the same sustainable/eco-tourism space as Eposak's experiential offerings.
• G Adventures: Large sustainable tour operator with community tourism focus and close partnership with Planeterra Foundation. Comparable as an established for-profit operator running community-based experiential tours in Latin America and beyond.
• Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA): Industry trade association for adventure travel operators, including community-based and ecotourism providers. Comparable as an established, broader-scope actor connecting adventure/experiential tourism operators with global demand and corporate partners.

Emerging players

• Rainforest Concern: Nonprofit protecting threatened rainforests and supporting indigenous communities. Comparable to Eposak's work with indigenous Pemón communities in Canaima and its rainforest-adjacent conservation mission through the Lights On! solar project.

Others

• Ashoka: Global network supporting leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows). Comparable as the credentialing ecosystem in which Eposak's founder holds a Fellowship and as a funder/partner in social innovation — relevant for ecosystem positioning rather than direct competition.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused innovation hubs. Comparable as Eposak's operational host in Caracas (Eposak operates from Impact Hub Caracas), partner on Impacto 2020, and as part of the same social-enterprise ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eposak
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/eposak
• Facebookfacebook.com/Eposak
• Instagraminstagram.com/eposak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eposak

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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