Fondazione Aquilone Onlus

What Fondazione Aquilone Onlus does

Fondazione Aquilone Onlus, rebranded as Fondazione Aquilone ETS (Ente del Terzo Settore), is a Milan-based nonprofit foundation founded in 1993 that delivers a broad portfolio of community social services across Milan's Zona 9 northern neighborhoods (Bruzzano, Comasina, Affori, Niguarda, Maciachini). It serves five primary beneficiary segments — early childhood (Prima Infanzia), youth (Nuove Generazioni), people with disabilities (Persone con Disabilità, including autism-spectrum), elderly residents (Persone Anziane), and community social-cohesion initiatives — through 31 owned or managed facilities (CDD Sorriso day center for 30 people, CSS Stella Polare residential community, CAD Navigare in Città aggregation center, Scuola dell'Infanzia, Servizio Domiciliarità, and others) plus 86 additional intervention locations in schools, community centers, and beneficiaries' homes. Scale metrics include 1,651 people assisted annually, 75,280 total interventions, 510 average daily attendance, and 1,425 annual supporters.

The foundation operates a hybrid human-services delivery model with 106 professional operators supported by 58 active volunteers and 282 neighborhood volunteers. Programs include specialized autism initiatives (ABOlab, ABOplay, RiccreAttivamente), autonomy training (SFA for ages 16–35), school-based educational assistance, home-care services, and vocational pathways through partnerships with local bars (Bar Ranokkio, Dazio Art Cafè) and Milano Altri Talenti. Vocational and inclusion outputs include work-training placements at a solidarity purchasing group (GAS Cagnola, 80+ families) and EU-funded European Voluntary Service hosting at CDD Sorriso via Caritas Ambrosiana.

Revenue is generated primarily through public institutional contracts and convenzioni with Comune di Milano and Regione Lombardia/ATS, supplemented by approximately EUR 63,193 annually from Italy's 5x1000 tax designation, ~EUR 80,000 from private donations and corporate contributions (including Suez Italia employee volunteering), and project grants such as Fondazione Cariplo's 2025 'Alternative' call award for photovoltaic installation. The organization is governed by a Consiglio di Amministrazione (Board of Directors), holds Codice Fiscale 97167240155, and uses multi-channel community marketing (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Mailchimp newsletter, community events) under a community-led go-to-market motion. No proprietary technology, AI/ML systems, or app products are offered.

Name

Fondazione Aquilone Onlus

Legal name

Fondazione Aquilone ETS

Website

https://fondazioneaquilone.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fondazione Aquilone ETS is a Milan-based nonprofit foundation (founded 1993) operating 31 facilities that deliver disability, youth, elderly, and early-childhood social services to 1,651 beneficiaries annually across Milan's Zona 9 district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE), Respite-Focused Adult Day Programs (Caregiver Relief) (HLADAIAG), Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Elderly care
• Youth programs
• Social welfare
• Community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding: Government funding through contracts and convenzioni with Comune di Milano for social services including disability services, elderly care, and youth programs.
2. 5x1000 Tax Designation: Italian tax mechanism allowing taxpayers to designate 0.5% of income tax to the foundation. Approximately 63,193 EUR annually from 5x1000 allocations plus additional private donations.
3. Private Donations and Contributions: Individual donations, corporate contributions, and elargizioni liberali from supporters, including annual fundraising events.
4. Membership and Sustaining Donations: Approximately 80,000 EUR annually from small and large private donations and 5x1000 allocations dedicated to social initiatives not covered by institutional funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fondazione Aquilone Onlus is a nonprofit foundation that delivers a broad spectrum of community-based social services in Milan's northern neighborhoods. Its core offerings span early childhood education, youth educational support and aggregation, personalized disability care (day centers, residential communities, autonomy training, inclusive after-school programs), home-based elderly assistance, and neighborhood social-cohesion programs. Services are delivered across 31 facilities and 86+ intervention locations under convenzioni with Comune di Milano and Regione Lombardia, supplemented by private donations and 5x1000 contributions.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABOlab: Autismo, Benessere, Occupazione - A project for young people with autism diagnosis focused on planning with the person and family.
• ABOplay
• C.A.D. Navigare in Città
• C.D.D. Sorriso
• C.S.S. Stella Polare
• Scuola Bottega
• RiccreAttivamente
• Servizio Formazione all'Autonomia

Products and services

• Prima Infanzia (Early Childhood Services) Early childhood education, nursery, parenting support, and family community-building services for the youngest children and their families in Milano.
• Nuove Generazioni (Youth Programs) Educational support, homework help, creative workshops, recreational activities, psychological support, and school-dropout prevention programs for children, adolescents, and young people in Milan's northern neighborhoods.
• Persone con Disabilità (Disability Services) Personalized educational projects, residential care, day centers, autonomy training, employment support, and inclusive leisure for adults and minors with disabilities, including autism spectrum conditions, to promote autonomy and social integration.
• C.D.D. Sorriso (Centro Diurno Disabili) Day center for people with disabilities accommodating 30 beneficiaries, providing daily support, activities, and care.
• C.S.S. Stella Polare (Residential Community) Comunità Alloggio Socio Sanitaria — residential community providing 24/7 housing and care for people with disabilities.
• C.A.D. Navigare in Città (Disability Aggregation Center) Aggregation center for people with disabilities located at Via del Tamigi 7, Milano, providing socialization and inclusion activities.
• Servizio Formazione all'Autonomia (SFA) Vocational autonomy training for people with disabilities aged 16-35, including workplace training at partner venues such as Bar Ranokkio and Dazio Art Cafè.
• Persone Anziane (Elderly Care Services) Home assistance, social aggregation, active aging programs, and neighborhood support networks for senior citizens in Milan's northern districts, delivered through Servizio Domiciliarità at Piazza Bruzzano 8.
• Coesione Sociale (Social Cohesion Programs) Neighborhood cohesion initiatives, community events, social integration programs, and cultural activities for families and territorial communities in Milano.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,651 people assisted annually with 75,280 total interventions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Somewhere StudiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborated on the 'Napoli è un'idea' project as part of the 100 IDEE program, supporting youth from Milan's northern periphery in documenting and comparing Italian peripheries.
• Chikù a ScampiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Local association in Scampia, Napoli that guided Milanese youth during their educational journey to Neapolitan peripheries as part of the 'Napoli è un'idea' project.
• Maestri di Strada OnlusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Association in Ponticelli, Napoli collaborating on the 'Napoli è un'idea' project to connect youth from Milan's northern periphery with Neapolitan realities.
• Bar Ranokkio di BollateminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Local bar providing workplace training opportunities for young people with disabilities from SFA, offering hands-on experience in hospitality and service skills.
• GAS Cagnola (Gruppo d'Acquisto Solidale)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Solidarity purchasing group with 80+ families. Young people with disabilities from SFA perform data entry for GAS as part of work-training activities, creating mutual benefit and social inclusion.
• Dazio Art CafèminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Bar in Milan's Darsena area providing morning training sessions for SFA participants to learn bar and restaurant service skills as part of autonomy formation.
• Caritas AmbrosianaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Lead organization for European Voluntary Service (SVE) program hosting international volunteers at CDD Sorriso. Foundation has participated in this EU-funded program for 4+ years.
• Milano Altri TalentiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization collaborating on vocational training and internship support for people with disabilities and NEET youth as part of Darsena district requalification project.
• Comune di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partner providing contracts and convenzioni for social services including disability care, elderly assistance, youth programs, and neighborhood initiatives through Zona 9 municipality.
• Suez ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing employee volunteering days at Fondazione Aquilone facilities, demonstrating corporate social responsibility engagement.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ANFFAS - Associazione Nazionale Famiglie di Persone con Disabilità Intellettiva e Relazionale: Italy's leading national nonprofit serving people with intellectual and relational disabilities and their families. Directly comparable as both deliver personalized educational, residential, and day programs for the disability community through accredited public partnerships.
• Caritas Ambrosiana: Milan Catholic charitable organization providing welfare services, volunteer coordination, and community support. Comparable as a Milan-rooted social services organization with strong volunteer infrastructure and government collaboration - notably, also a current partner of Fondazione Aquilone.
• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi: Major Italian nonprofit foundation providing rehabilitation, disability care, and elderly services across multiple facilities nationwide. Highly comparable in mission scope, public-accreditation model, and multi-segment social service delivery approach.
• Fondazione Casa della Carità Angela Abbatista: Milan-based nonprofit foundation delivering community social services for vulnerable populations including homeless, migrants, elderly, and people with disabilities. Directly comparable in Milan geography, mixed-segment service model, and public-private partnership approach.
• La Grande Casa - Cooperativa Sociale: Italian social cooperative delivering services for minors, families, elderly, and people with disabilities through public-accredited programs. Comparable as a community-rooted social services operator with multi-segment mission and municipal contract dependency.
• AIAS - Associazione Italiana Assistenza Spastici: Italian nonprofit federation assisting people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities through rehabilitation, autonomy training, and social inclusion services. Directly comparable for disability services, autonomy training (SFA-equivalent), and public-funded service delivery model.
• Fondazione Somaschi Onlus: Italian nonprofit foundation running residential communities, youth programs, and social services for marginalized populations. Comparable in operating accredited residential and community programs for vulnerable youth and adults through public partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Comunità di Sant'Egidio: Large Italian community and social services nonprofit operating nationally and internationally across elderly care, disability inclusion, poverty relief, and community cohesion. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the Italian community-based social services space.

Regional players

• Fondazione De Agostini - Together for Young People: Italian nonprofit foundation focused on youth, education, and community development programs. Comparable in youth-focused social programs and public-private partnership funding model, though operating in different Italian regions.

Others

• CSV Milano - Centro Servizi per il Volontariato: Milan-based infrastructure organization supporting volunteer-led nonprofits with training, legal services, and project support. Comparable as a Milan third-sector ecosystem participant that the foundation interacts with as a volunteer-driven organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXWLZczpVKUAakDCSqJzGtA
• Facebookfacebook.com/fondazioneaquiloneonlus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondazione-aquilone-onlus
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondazioneaquilone

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