Fundación Arché

What Fundación Arché does

Fundación Arché is a non-profit foundation founded in 1976 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, by Alberto Fariña Videla, operating two integrated programs: CASA (Centro Asistencial Arché), which delivers clinical psychology services including individual, family, and child therapy, psychodiagnosis, vocational guidance, and therapeutic groups from its headquarters at Rodríguez Peña 778 in CABA and a San Isidro branch (Proyecto Encuentro); and CDC (Construcción de Ciudadanía), a community development program in Monte Chingolo, Lanús, that has run since 2002 and bundles five sub-programs covering nutrition (La Sartén por el Mango), arts and vocational workshops, school support, family strengthening, and inclusive sports (handball, hockey) for children and adolescents in vulnerable conditions. The foundation employs between 11 and 50 staff and serves more than 200 children and adolescents through CDC, supplemented by clinical clients at CASA. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard digital tools — video conferencing for remote clinical supervision, online donation platforms (DonarOnline, MercadoPago), WhatsApp for outreach, and a website (arche.org.ar).

The business model is non-profit, with revenue drawn from three streams: individual donations (one-time and recurring) collected via online platforms and bank transfer, a recurring sponsorship (padrinazgo) program where donors underwrite a child, family, or project on a monthly basis, and corporate partnerships structured around corporate volunteering, event sponsorship, and social responsibility plans. The foundation is registered as exempt from Impuesto a las Ganancias, making donations tax-deductible up to 5% of the donor's net income. Since 2013, Fundación Arché has also operated an online professional formation program in partnership with Universidad de Fasta (UFASTA), offering a Diploma in Christian Psychology and clinical supervision services that extend its reach beyond Argentina. It is governed by a Consejo Directivo with Carla María Angelini as President and María Fernanda Palacios as Vice President, with the founder serving on the Honorary Presidents Council.

Name

Fundación Arché

Legal name

Fundación Arché

Website

https://arche.org.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Arché is a Buenos Aires-based non-profit founded in 1976 that delivers clinical psychology services through CASA and community development programs (nutrition, arts, sports, family support) through CDC in Monte Chingolo, serving 200+ vulnerable children and adolescents via donations, sponsorships, and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Community Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Community development programs
• Psychological assistance
• Child welfare services
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donations received through online platforms (DonarOnline, MercadoPago) and bank transfers. Donations may be tax-deductible as the foundation is exempt from Income Tax (Impuesto a las Ganancias).
2. Sponsorship Program (Padrinazgo): Monthly contributions from sponsors (padrinos) who support children, adolescents, families, or specific projects. This recurring revenue allows for planning and expanding activities.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Companies contribute through corporate volunteering, event sponsorship, special donations, or monthly maintenance contributions. The foundation provides social responsibility plans aligned with company objectives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Arché is an Argentine non-profit foundation that delivers psychological clinical services through its CASA (Centro Asistencial Arché) program and runs community development programs in vulnerable neighborhoods through CDC (Construcción de Ciudadanía) in Monte Chingolo, Lanús. It provides therapy, psychodiagnosis, vocational guidance, family support (DOMUS), and at its community site offers nutritional support, artistic and vocational workshops, school assistance, and inclusive sports for children, adolescents, and families in precarious conditions.

Product overview

Fundación Arché opera as a nonprofit organization with two main programs: CASA (Centro Asistencial Arché) provides psychological assistance services including clinical psychology, family support (DOMUS), psychodiagnosis, vocational guidance, and therapeutic groups; CDC (Construcción de Ciudadanía) runs community development programs in Monte Chingolo including nutritional projects (La Sartén por el Mango), artistic and vocational workshops, inclusive sports, school support, and family strengthening. The organization also offers professional training programs and online supervision. The portfolio functions as an integrated social services ecosystem addressing psychological wellbeing, community development, and youth empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CASA (Centro Asistencial Arché): Centro Asistencial that provides clinical psychology assistance services and conducts research and training activities.
• CDC (Construcción de Ciudadanía)

Products and services

• CASA (Centro Asistencial Arché) Clinical psychology assistance center offering individual, family, and child therapy, psychodiagnosis, vocational guidance, therapeutic groups, and clinical research/training activities for individuals and families seeking psychological support.
• CDC (Construcción de Ciudadanía) Community development program in Monte Chingolo, Lanús that combines artistic workshops, vocational training, theater, school support, nutritional programs, family strengthening, and inclusive sports to eliminate welfare dependency through community participation for children, adolescents, and families in precarious conditions.
• Proyecto Encuentro (San Isidro Branch)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 200 children and adolescents served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Universidad de FastacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal educational partnership offering online formation in integral psychology. Started in 2013 with two psychology courses that evolved into a Diploma in Christian Psychology. Fundación Arché provides the curriculum content while UFASTA provides the virtual platform and certification.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TECHO: Latin American nonprofit building transitional housing and running community development programs in informal settlements, with strong presence in Argentina. Directly comparable to CDC's community development work in Monte Chingolo and the volunteer + corporate partnership mobilization model.
• Haciendo Camino: Argentine nonprofit operating community centers providing nutrition and early childhood support to children in poverty in northern provinces. Comparable in mission (child nutrition + family support), community-led model, and donation/sponsorship-based funding.
• Fundaci n SES: Argentine youth development foundation working with adolescents in vulnerable communities across multiple provinces. Comparable to Fundaci n Arch in mission, beneficiary profile (youth in precarious conditions), community-led program model, and donor-funded structure.
• Cimientos: Argentine foundation that supports vulnerable youth through educational programs and scholarships. Directly comparable to Fundaci n Arch as an Argentine nonprofit focused on education and youth development in low-income communities, funded through donations and corporate partnerships.
• ALPI (Asociaci n de Lucha Contra la Par lisis Infantil): Argentine nonprofit providing rehabilitation and clinical services to children with disabilities. Comparable to CASA's clinical service delivery model, donor + corporate sponsorship funding, and community-facing health programming in Argentina.
• Fe y Alegr a: Jesuit-founded Latin American network operating schools and youth programs in marginalized communities. Comparable to Fundaci n Arch in faith-rooted mission, community-based delivery, educational/vocational offerings, and regional Latin American scope.
• Fundaci n Conin: Argentine foundation dedicated to preventing child malnutrition through community centers. Directly comparable to La Sart n por el Mango's nutritional focus and CDC's community-based delivery for vulnerable children in Argentina.
• Ashoka Argentina: Argentine arm of the global social entrepreneurship network supporting changemakers and social innovators. Comparable in positioning as an Argentine nonprofit ecosystem player sourcing funds from corporate partners and individuals to back community-impact initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacionArche
• Instagraminstagram.com/centroasistencialarche?igshid=18qo40rkwz5do
• Xx.com/fundacionarche
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci-n-arch-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Fundación Arché