Fundación Amparos

What Fundación Amparos does

Fundación Amparos is a Chilean nonprofit foundation established in 2015 that supports families experiencing the death of a baby during gestation or shortly after birth. Founded in the Municipality of Vitacura and headquartered in Santiago (Avenida Vitacura 3568, Of. 307), the foundation addresses a structural gap in Chile's response to perinatal grief, serving bereaved parents, their broader families, and the healthcare professionals and institutions that care for them. It was constituted on January 26, 2015, received legal personality in April 2015, and joined the International Stillbirth Alliance in March 2015.

Its core deliverables are physical and educational rather than technology-based. The Memory Box ("Caja de Memoria") is a curated package of handcrafted keepsakes (knitted blankets, plush toy pairs, candles, photo frames, notebooks, seed-paper bookmarks, and explanatory letters) designed to help families preserve memories of their baby. The foundation also produces the Amparos commemorative Medal (retail price $55,000 CLP) and stages fundraising exhibitions such as the 2024 "El Sitio del Alma" show of 25 donated hummingbird artworks. On the professional side, the Amparos Training program delivers courses to healthcare workers, supports the development of institutional care protocols, and has been embedded in university curricula. There is no underlying software platform; operations run on email coordination, healthcare-institution referrals, and community encounters.

The business model blends donation-based funding, sales of physical products (medals, memory boxes, art), and institutional training contracts. Go-to-market is community-led: bereaved-parent testimonials, referrals from trained clinicians, partnerships with Chile Crece Contigo and the Ministry of Health (MINSAL), and — more recently — a Mercado Libre channel for medal sales. The 2021 public-health pilot trained 40 hospitals and distributed 2,000 Memory Boxes, demonstrating institutional scale within Chile. Revenue, headcount, and financial statements are not disclosed.

Name

Fundación Amparos

Legal name

Fundación Amparos

Website

https://amparos.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundación Amparos is a Chilean nonprofit founded in 2015 that supports families experiencing perinatal bereavement via Memory Boxes, commemorative medals, professional training, and policy advocacy across Chilean hospitals, universities, and communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Perinatal Bereavement Support

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF)

Keywords

• Perinatal grief support
• Bereavement counseling services
• Memory box programs
• Healthcare professional training
• Perinatal loss advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations through bank transfers and online platforms to support foundation operations and memory box distribution.
2. Medal Sales: Sale of commemorative silver medals (Medalla Amparos) priced at $55,000 CLP including chain and shipping, with proceeds supporting foundation activities.
3. Art Exhibition Sales: Sale of art pieces from the 'El Sitio del Alma' exhibition featuring 25 artist-donated hummingbird artworks, each priced at $200,000 or more, with proceeds benefiting the foundation.
4. Training and Certification Services: Professional training courses, workshops, and certifications for healthcare professionals, institutions, and organizations on perinatal grief support, with tax deduction benefits available through donation certificates.
5. Memory Box Sales: Sale of Memory Boxes to families and institutions for distribution to grieving parents, processed through email inquiries and bank donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación Amparos is a Chilean nonprofit foundation that supports parents and families who experience the death of a baby during gestation or shortly after birth. It delivers grief support through Memory Boxes (handcrafted memorial kits), commemorative medals, peer community encounters, and legal orientation. It also trains healthcare professionals, develops institutional care protocols, and advocates for legislative protections such as Ley Mortinato and Ley Dominga.

Product overview

Fundación Amparos is a Chilean nonprofit organization that provides support to families experiencing gestational or perinatal loss. The organization offers a portfolio of grief support services including Memory Boxes (physical memorial boxes with symbolic items), the Amparos Medal (silver commemorative jewelry), professional training courses, and care protocol development for healthcare institutions. The foundation also conducts art exhibitions and community events to raise awareness about perinatal grief. The organization operates primarily in Chile, offering direct support services to bereaved families, training to healthcare professionals, and advocacy for better care standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cajas de Memoria (Memory Boxes) Physical memorial boxes gifted to parents who have lost a baby during gestation or shortly after birth. Each box contains a knitted blanket, a plush toy pair (vínculo/bonding pair), a candle, a photo frame, a notebook, a seed-paper bookmark, and an explanatory letter to help parents create memories and process grief. Distributed directly to families and through partner hospitals and clinics across Chile.
• Medalla Amparos (Amparos Medal) Silver commemorative medal designed exclusively for remembering loved ones who have passed. Priced at $55,000 CLP including silver chain and free shipping throughout Chile, sold via Mercado Libre (up to 12 interest-free installments) and bank transfer. Proceeds support foundation activities.
• Cursos de Formación (Training Courses) Training courses, workshops, and certifications for healthcare professionals, mental health workers, and psycho-social professionals on gestational and perinatal grief. Includes sensitization talks and diploma programs delivered with partner universities such as Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad del Desarrollo, Universidad Pedro de Valdivia, and Universidad San Sebastián. Donation certificates with tax benefits are available.
• Desarrollo de Protocolos de Atención (Care Protocol Development) Development of perinatal grief care protocols and orientation guides for healthcare institutions and psycho-social organizations. Includes collaboration on implementation and integration of Memory Boxes into institutional maternity services.
• Exposición de Arte 'El Sitio del Alma' (The Site of the Soul Art Exhibition)

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained 40 hospitals across Chile in perinatal grief care and delivered 2,000 Memory Boxes under government pilot program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chile Crece Contigo ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Government program under Chile's Ministry of Social Development focused on early childhood development. Partnership involved a pilot program to strengthen perinatal grief care across 40 Chilean hospitals and delivery of 2,000 Memory Boxes.
• MINSAL Women's Mental Health ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Ministry of Health program collaborating on the 2021 Pilot Plan for Strengthening Perinatal Grief Care, with Amparos providing training and Memory Box integration.
• Mercado LibreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021E-commerce platform where Amparos sells the Medal Amparos. In 2021, Mercado Libre demonstrated leadership by granting extended parental leave beyond legal requirements for employees experiencing gestational or perinatal loss.
• The International Stillbirth Alliance (ISA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2015Amparos was accepted as a member of this global nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting effective stillbirth prevention and providing proper care for parents who experience prenatal loss. ISA operates internationally to reduce fetal mortality rates and support affected families worldwide.
• Colegio de Matronas y Matrones - Consejo Regional de RancaguacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of midwives working collaboratively on training and awareness initiatives for perinatal grief care in the Rancagua region.
• Daniela Villagrán JoyasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewelry designer who created the exclusive Medal Amparos design, contributing to the foundation's commemorative jewelry line that supports fundraising efforts.
• Rafael Raga / ProqualitasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert consultant who guided the foundation's experience mapping workshops in 2015, creating diagnostic foundations for developing human-centered protocols and care guidelines.
• Red Latam DuelominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Latin American network of grief support organizations, featured as a partner in the foundation's alliance section.
• Ser MujerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's organization partnering with Amparos on joint diplomate programs for healthcare professionals in perinatal grief care.
• Centro Integrativo del DuelominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrief support center featured in the foundation's alliance network, contributing to comprehensive care ecosystem.
• Blue ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics company partner assisting with delivery and distribution of foundation products and materials.
• Hogar de CristominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWell-known Chilean social organization featured as a partner, sharing values in humanitarian support and care.
• Comunidad de Organizaciones SolidariasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean network of solidarity organizations that Amparos joined in 2015, providing peer support and collaboration opportunities with other nonprofits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• First Candle: U.S. nonprofit dedicated to stillbirth, SIDS, and infant death bereavement support, prevention, and advocacy. Closely comparable to Amparos in directly serving families experiencing perinatal loss through grief support, education, and policy advocacy.
• Return to Zero: HOPE: U.S. nonprofit offering bereavement support, community, and clinical resources specifically for families affected by pregnancy and infant loss. Closely comparable mission and service mix (peer support, professional education, and awareness).
• Bereaved Parents of the USA: U.S. nonprofit offering peer support, monthly meetings, and resources for bereaved parents including those whose baby died during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Direct peer in peer-support–driven grief services for parents.
• MISS Foundation: International nonprofit supporting families after the death of a child, including pregnancy and infant loss. Directly comparable in providing peer support, professional training, and advocacy for bereaved parents experiencing perinatal loss.
• Star Legacy Foundation: U.S.-based nonprofit focused on stillbirth awareness, research, and bereavement support for families. Directly comparable as a peer nonprofit providing grief resources, memory-making materials, and professional education around perinatal loss.
• Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity): UK charity supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby before, during, or shortly after birth, providing bereavement support, training for healthcare professionals, and policy advocacy. Direct peer in mission, services, and target audience.

Broad incumbents

• March of Dimes: Large U.S. nonprofit addressing maternal and infant health, including pregnancy loss and bereavement support. Comparable to Fundación Amparos in mission focus on families experiencing baby loss, but operates at national scale in the U.S. across broader maternal-infant health programs.
• Tommy's: UK charity funding research and providing support on pregnancy complications and baby loss. Comparable to Amparos in addressing miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss, though operating at larger scale with a research-heavy model.

Regional players

• Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network (PAIL Network): Canadian peer-support network for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss, providing support groups, education, and healthcare provider training. Comparable service mix in a non-LatAm geography.
• Red Latinoamericana de Duelo (LatAm Grief Network): Latin American regional network of grief support organizations, already listed as a partner of Fundación Amparos. Closest geographic peer operating across multiple LatAm countries with comparable perinatal grief support programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci%C3%B3n-amparos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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 Amparos