Czepczyński Family Foundation

What Czepczyński Family Foundation does

Czepczyński Family Foundation (Fundacja Rodziny Czepczyńskich) is a Polish nonprofit educational foundation established in 2019 by Justyna and Artur Czepczyński, headquartered in Międzychód, Poland with a European affairs presence in Brussels. The foundation develops and distributes a portfolio of children's educational programs for ages 5–10, built around three core book-based product lines: ABC Ekonomii (financial literacy), ABC Empatii (empathy and disability awareness), and ABC Emocji (emotional intelligence). Each program centers on illustrated storybooks featuring recurring protagonists Zosia and Maks, accompanied by teacher guides, worksheets, lesson scenarios, infographics, and electronic materials. The pedagogical methodology blends social therapy, psychodrama, art therapy, and movement-based learning, and all materials are co-created with input from disability organizations and the founders' own children.

The foundation monetizes through a hybrid nonprofit model: grants from state targeted funds (e.g., PFRON), corporate CSR partnerships (Deloitte, EY, Unilever, Konfederacja Lewiatan, PZU, ING, CCC, FBN), municipal contracts for educational packages, and direct sales of books/audiobooks/ebooks through its e-commerce store at cff.sklep.pl. Free teacher training, webinars, and parental consultations form a freemium top-of-funnel that drives institutional adoption. Distribution is executed through a mix of direct sales to local governments, B2B CSR channels, institutional networks (Rotary International since 2019, Eurochild since December 2024), and an e-commerce storefront.

By the foundation's own reported metrics, the programs have been deployed across 5,565 Polish kindergartens and primary schools, 72 hospitals, and 799 foreign institutions, with 750,000+ participants reached through the 2024 Year of Economic Education initiative. The foundation is the only Polish organization invited by the European Commission and OECD-INFE to contribute to the children's Financial Competence Framework, and ABC Empatii was recognized as good practice by a European Commission Expert Group in 2024.

Name

Czepczyński Family Foundation

Legal name

Czepczyński Family Foundation

Website

https://cff.edu.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Czepczyński Family Foundation is a Polish nonprofit founded in 2019 that develops book-based educational programs — ABC Ekonomii, ABC Empatii, and ABC Emocji — for children aged 5–10, distributing them through schools, municipalities, corporate CSR partners, and disability organizations across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAGAAAF

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Health & Wellbeing Curriculum

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/K–12 Curriculum & Textbooks

SECONDARYEDAAAJAM

Family & Life-Stage Financial Planning (Marriage, Kids, Caregiving)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Financial Literacy & Consumer Education

SECONDARYEDAGAIAE

Children’s Activity & Practice Books (Workbooks, Puzzles, Handwriting)

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Children’s & Young Adult Educational Trade Publishing

Keywords

• Children's financial education
• Educational publishing
• Teacher training programs
• Empathy education
• Emotional literacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Międzychód

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Subsidies: CFF receives funding from state targeted funds, including Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób z Niepełnosprawnościami (PFRON). Example: 56,660 PLN grant for making publications accessible to children with disabilities in schools.
2. CSR Partnerships with Businesses: Companies partner with CFF for corporate social responsibility programs. Partners include Deloitte, EY, Konfederacja Lewiatan, Fundacja PZU, Fundacja ING dzieciom, Unilever, FBN, CCC. Companies sponsor institutions or implement programs as part of their CSR activities.
3. Educational Materials Sales: Sale of books (ABC Ekonomii, ABC Empatii) through e-commerce store (cff.sklep.pl). Materials include printed books, audiobooks, and ebooks.
4. Municipal/Local Government Sales: Local governments purchase educational packages for kindergartens and schools. Packages can be financed from professional development funds or municipal promotion budgets. Packages are branded with the municipality's logo.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Czepczyński Family Foundation develops and distributes book-based educational programs for children aged 5-10 covering financial literacy (ABC Ekonomii), empathy and disability awareness (ABC Empatii), and emotional intelligence (ABC Emocji). Each program includes illustrated storybooks, teacher's guides, worksheets, lesson scenarios, and electronic materials, complemented by free teacher training webinars, parent consultations, and corporate CSR program implementation. The foundation sells materials through its e-commerce store and via municipal and corporate partnerships across Poland and internationally.

Product overview

Czepczyński Family Foundation operates as an educational foundation offering a portfolio of children's educational programs centered around three core book-based projects: ABC Ekonomii (financial literacy), ABC Empatii (empathy and disability awareness), and ABC Emocji (emotional intelligence). These programs target preschool children (ages 5-6) and primary school students (grades 1-3). Each project includes illustrated storybooks featuring protagonists Zosia and Maks, accompanied by teacher's guides, worksheets, infographics, and electronic materials. The Foundation also provides professional training programs for teachers and offers webinars for parents. All materials are designed to be accessible without requiring additional tools or extensive preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ABC Ekonomii: Educational project on economics and financial literacy for preschoolers (5-6 years) and primary school students (grades 1-3). Includes book, lesson scenarios, worksheets, and infographics.
• ABC Empatii
• ABC Emocji

Products and services

• ABC Ekonomii (ABC of Economics) Educational program for preschool children (ages 5-6) and primary school students (grades 1-3) focused on financial and economic literacy. Includes printed books, audiobooks, ebooks, lesson scenarios, worksheets, infographics, and electronic materials for remote or home education. Based on the book 'ABC ekonomii, czyli pierwsze kroki w świecie finansów' by Wiktor Czepczyński and Żaneta Kupczyk. Present in over 1,700 schools in Poland and 200+ institutions abroad.
• ABC Empatii (ABC of Empathy) Inclusive education program teaching children about disabilities and fostering empathy. Includes book ('ABC Empatii, bo wszyscy jesteśmy tacy sami'), teacher's guide, group activity proposals, student worksheets, and language savoir-vivre. Developed in collaboration with 20+ disability organizations. Recognized by European Commission Expert Group as good practice supporting emotional wellbeing of children. Goal to equip 1,000 municipalities in Poland.
• ABC Emocji (ABC of Emotions) Comprehensive educational project for early primary school children focused on emotional literacy. Teaches children to recognize, name, and understand emotions such as sadness, anger, shame, and loss. Uses social therapy, psychodrama, art therapy, and movement methods. Includes book ('ABC emocji, czyli zrozumieć siebie i innych') and teacher's guide with practical tips and worksheets. Book co-authored by Wiktor Czepczyński, Żaneta Kupczyk, and Irena Ranosz-Talarek.
• Teacher Training Programs (Szkolenia) Professional development and training programs for preschool and early school education teachers, covering economic education, inclusive education, emotional education, and mental resilience building for children. Includes free webinars with certificates for professional development portfolio, conducted via Facebook Live and in-person workshops.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EurochildcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024CFF became official member of Eurochild in December 2024, the largest European network of organizations working for children's rights and wellbeing. Network includes 224 members from 42 countries. Membership opens opportunities for international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and larger-scale projects.
• Rotary International (Rotary Polska)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019CFF is an institutional member of Rotary International since September 2019, invited by Rotary Club Gorzów Wlkp. ABC Ekonomii and ABC Empatii projects received honorary patronage of Governor Janusz Koziński. Local Rotary clubs collaborate to implement economic education in kindergartens, primary schools, and orphanages in Poland and abroad.
• DeloitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner implementing ABC Ekonomii as part of CSR activities.
• EYminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner implementing ABC Ekonomii as part of CSR activities.
• Konfederacja LewiatanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner implementing ABC programs as part of CSR activities.
• Fundacja PZUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation partner supporting educational initiatives.
• Fundacja ING dzieciomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerING Foundation supports financial education for children, aligned with CFF mission.
• UnileverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner implementing ABC programs as part of CSR activities.
• Fundacja Anny Dymnej 'Mimo Wszystko'coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii. Specializes in disabilities, consulted on content development.
• Fundacja AvaloncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii. Supports people with disabilities.
• Fundacja Autyzm UPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii. Specializes in autism.
• Polski Związek NiewidomychcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii. Polish Association of the Blind.
• Fundacja dla Dzieci z Chorobami Nowotworowymi (Krwinka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii. Foundation for Children with Cancer.
• Polska Fundacja Pomocy Dzieciom NiedosłyszącymcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii. Polish Foundation for Children with Hearing Impairment.
• Polskie Forum Osób z NiepełnosprawnościamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii. Polish Forum of People with Disabilities.
• Fundacja JagodaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii.
• Fundacja Oddech ŻyciaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii.
• Fundacja Pomóż Mi ŻyćminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii. Facility for adults with autism.
• Fundacja dla Dzieci z CukrzycąminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii.
• Stowarzyszenie 'Żurawinka'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii. Association for Children and Adults with Cerebral Palsy.
• Stowarzyszenie Rodzin i Opiekunów Osób z Zespołem Downa 'Bardziej Kochani'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii.
• Potrafię WięcejminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii.
• Podkarpackie Stowarzyszenie na Rzecz Dzieci z Porażeniem MózgowymminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii.
• Dolnośląski Związek Lekarzy Rodzinnych PracodawcówminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii.
• Pracodawcy ZdrowiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatronage organization for ABC Empatii.
• CCCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner implementing ABC programs as part of CSR activities.
• FBN (Family Business Network)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner implementing ABC programs as part of CSR activities.
• Ignaszak Auto SalonyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily company that organized Children's Day event using CFF materials.
• RenexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompany sponsoring selected educational institution with CFF materials.
• Anwil Włocławek (Basketball Team)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBasketball players visited children's ward with ABC Empatii books on International Day of Positive Thinking.
• La Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (Venezuela)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for financial education workshops in Venezuela. Organized 3-day workshops for 150 children aged 8-10.
• Ambasada Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w CaracasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Embassy in Caracas collaborated on financial education workshops for Venezuelan children.
• Powiatowe Centrum Pomocy Rodzinie w MiędzychodzieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal center collaborating on practical budgeting workshops for youth in foster care.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Committee for Children (Second Step): Committee for Children develops the Second Step SEL curriculum for K-8 students, covering emotional recognition, empathy, and inclusion. Its product architecture (lesson scenarios, teacher guides, worksheets) closely parallels CFF's ABC Emocji and ABC Empatii programs.
• Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI): CYFI is a global network promoting financial inclusion and economic citizenship education for children and youth, including Global Money Week (which CFF actively participates in). It operates as a peer network and convening body in the same niche as CFF's financial education work.
• Aflatoun International: Aflatoun delivers social and financial education curricula to children aged 5-18 in over 100 countries, with localized materials and teacher training. Its age band, blended social-emotional + financial curriculum, and NGO structure mirror CFF's ABC Ekonomii and ABC Empatii offerings.
• Junior Achievement (JA Worldwide / JA Poland): JA is the largest global nonprofit delivering financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship education to K-12 students, with programs in over 100 countries. Like CFF, it partners with corporations (Deloitte, EY among its funders) and governments to deploy classroom curricula, making it the closest direct peer to ABC Ekonomii.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF (Education and Child Wellbeing Programs): UNICEF delivers global education, child wellbeing, and inclusion programs, including in Poland and Eastern Europe. Its scale and overlapping mission (child wellbeing, inclusive education) make it a broad-incumbent peer in the same policy space where CFF operates.
• Scholastic Inc. Scholastic is a global K-12 publisher and educational content provider (books, classroom magazines, SEL and literacy programs). Its scale, distribution, and curriculum-plus-book format put it in the same broad incumbent category as CFF's publishers.
• Nowa Era: Nowa Era is a leading Polish educational publisher supplying textbooks, workbooks, and digital teaching resources to preschools and primary schools. It competes for the same school budgets that fund ABC program packages, making it a broad incumbent peer.
• Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne (WSiP): WSiP is the largest Polish K-12 textbook and educational materials publisher, with deep relationships with schools, teachers, and Ministry of Education-approved curriculum lists. It is a broad incumbent in the same publishing category where CFF competes for classroom adoption.

Regional players

• Money and Pensions Service (MoneyHelper, UK): MoneyHelper is the UK statutory body delivering public financial education and wellbeing programs, including resources for children and schools. Comparable as a publicly-recognized financial-education delivery organization, but UK-specific in geography.

Others

• CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning): CASEL is the leading US-based organization defining SEL frameworks, standards, and program guidance for K-12 systems. It is an ecosystem/thought-leadership peer whose frameworks CFF's ABC Empatii and ABC Emocji are aligned with.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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