Congrega della Carità Apostolica

What Congrega della Carità Apostolica does

Congrega della Carità Apostolica is a non-profit charitable foundation (Ente Filantropico) headquartered in Brescia, Italy, with origins in 13th-century confraternities, formal establishment traced to 1535, and its current reformed rule dating to 1578. It is the oldest charitable sodality in Brescia, governed by an unpaid assembly of 62 Confratelli (brothers/sisters) who serve five-year co-opted terms. The organization administers a platform of 13 distinct foundations (10 grant-making and 3 operative) and 9 restricted funds, organized around three intervention areas: Area Casa (social housing), Area Beneficenza (charitable assistance), and Area Servizi (personal services for elderly, minors, and women in difficulty).

Its core products and services include approximately 400 subsidized rental apartments in the Municipality of Brescia, 50 protected mini-apartments for the elderly, 2 student residences (Alessandro Cottinelli and Beato Guala), a 54-bed nursing home (RSA Pasotti Cottinelli), nursery school and after-school programs serving 110 children (Fondazione Santa Marta), a mother-child housing center and adolescent day center (Istituto Vittoria Razzetti), and targeted funds for autism (Autisminsieme, reaching 757 people), educational inclusion in paritary schools (Fondo RED, €1M+ disbursed since 2017), and families affected by mental illness (Fondazione Bonicelli, endowed with €9.6M). Distribution is conducted through direct service delivery at owned facilities, a parish referral network spanning Brescia and Mantova provinces, and partnerships with schools (FISM Brescia), disability associations (FoBap, Anffas), and social cooperatives.

The business model is donation- and endowment-driven, with no fees charged to beneficiaries (housing is offered at 'canoni popolari' subsidized rates and aid is free). Revenue streams include centuries-old endowments and bequests (Querini 1755, Bonoris 1923, Degani, Bonicelli's €9.6M corpus), rental income from ~400 apartments and student residences, individual donations and 5xmille tax designations, and corporate sponsorship for specific funds (Intesa Sanpaolo, Fondazione Banca San Paolo di Brescia). Annual outflows are documented in a public Social Balance Sheet (Bilancio sociale). Headcount is approximately 10 employees plus the unpaid governing Sodality.

Name

Congrega della Carità Apostolica

Legal name

Congrega della Carità Apostolica Ente Filantropico

Website

https://congrega.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Congrega della Carità Apostolica is Brescia's oldest charitable foundation (since 1535, governed by 62 unpaid Confratelli), administering 13 foundations and 9 funds that provide subsidized housing, direct charitable aid, elderly care, and disability and education services to disadvantaged individuals, families, and children across Brescia and Mantova provinces.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Housing Services (62422), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE), Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Social housing programs
• Elderly care facilities
• Disability support services
• Community welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brescia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Endowments and Bequests: The organization receives substantial endowments from donors across centuries. Wealthy benefactors including Cardinal Angelo Maria Querini (1755) and Count Gaetano Bonoris (1923) left significant patrimony. The Fondazione Degani was established from the savings of Antonio and Vincenza Degani. The Fondazione Bonicelli Reggio Pederzani received a 9.6 million euro endowment.
2. Property Income: Rural lease income from agricultural properties forms an important part of the foundation's charitable endowment, as documented in the Bonoris foundation history. Approximately 400 housing units are offered at 'popular' (subsidized) rents in the Municipality of Brescia.
3. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations from supporters, 5xmille (tax designation), and charitable contributions sustain operations. The organization actively campaigns for donations and legacies from private citizens and businesses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Congrega della Carità Apostolica is a registered Italian philanthropic institution (Ente Filantropico) that delivers charitable social services across three intervention areas: subsidized housing (approximately 400 apartments at popular rents, protected mini-apartments for the elderly, student residences), direct financial aid for disadvantaged individuals and families (over 1,600 people supported annually covering housing, medical and basic needs), and personal services including a 54-bed nursing home, nursery and after-school programs for 110 children, autism and disability support programs, and reception centers for vulnerable women and youth.

Product overview

Congrega della Carità Apostolica is a unified charitable institution (Ente Filantropico) established in 1578, operating as a platform of social services organized around three main intervention areas: Area Casa (social housing with ~400 dwellings and student residences), Area Beneficenza (charitable assistance supporting 1,600+ persons annually), and Area Servizi (elderly care, child welfare, and women's support). The organization administers 13 distinct foundations (10 grant-making and 3 operative) including Fondazione Bonoris, Fondazione Bernardi, Fondazione Franchi, and others, plus 9 restricted funds such as Autisminsieme and RED for specific causes. Core services include affordable housing, financial subsidies for basic needs and medical expenses, RSA nursing home care, nursery/after-school programs, and reception centers for vulnerable populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Autisminsieme: Fund established in 2015 supporting children and youth with autism spectrum disorder in Brescia province. Operates within Fondazione Dominique Franchi with 495,801 euros in total disbursements from 2015-2025.
• Fondo RED (Risorse Educative per la Disabilità)
• Fondo Gabriele Guarneri
• Fondo Medicus Mundi
• Fondo SOS Scuola

Products and services

• Area Casa (Social Housing) Social housing services offering approximately 400 affordable rental accommodations at 'popular' (subsidized) rents, 50 protected mini-apartments for elderly residents, and student residences ('Alessandro Cottinelli' and 'Beato Guala') for university students in Brescia municipality.
• Area Beneficenza (Charitable Assistance) Financial assistance and subsidies for disadvantaged individuals and families, covering housing costs, basic necessities, and medical/healthcare expenses, supporting over 1,600 persons annually with transparent eligibility criteria.
• Area Servizi (Personal Services) Personal care services for elderly, minors, and women including RSA (nursing home) care, reception centers, nursery/after-school programs, and social-healthcare facilities.
• Fondazione Pasotti Cottinelli RSA (Nursing Home) Residential care facility (RSA) providing nursing and personal care to 54 elderly and non-self-sufficient guests at Via delle Grazzine, Brescia.
• Fondazione Santa Marta (Nursery and After-School) Nursery school and after-school program accommodating 110 children aged 3-10 at Via Pietro Marone, Brescia, operated by Fondazione Santa Marta.
• Istituto Vittoria Razzetti Onlus (Reception Center) Reception and education center offering Casa di Vittoria (19 mother-child housing units), Il posto QB (day center for 12-18 year olds), and C.A.G. L'Impronta (afternoon service for 60 children).
• Fondo Autisminsieme (Autism Support Fund) Restricted fund supporting autistic children and youth in Brescia through direct family support and specialized centers, reaching 757 people with autism, with €495,801 distributed over 2015-2025.
• Fondo RED (Educational Resources for Disability) Fund supporting educational inclusion for children with disabilities in paritary schools of Brescia province, with over €1 million distributed since 2017.
• Fondazione Bonicelli Reggio Pederzani (Mental Health Family Support) Foundation supporting families of persons with mental health issues in Brescia province, with a €9.6 million endowment.
• Fondazione Alessandro Cottinelli (Women's Reintegration) Foundation promoting reintegration into the labor market for indigent women, operating a sewing workshop and student housing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,600 people supported annually with charitable aid
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CVL Valle TrompiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Cooperativa sociale that joined Autisminsieme in 2021, expanding the network to Valle Trompia.
• La Nuvola OrzinuoviminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Social cooperative that joined Autisminsieme in 2020, providing services to families in the Orzinuovi area.
• Spazio Autismo Valle Camonica (Solco)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Autism service center that joined Autisminsieme in 2020, extending coverage to Valle Camonica region.
• Associazione Bambini in BrailleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner in establishing a dedicated fund for visually impaired and blind minors, with 5,000 euro initial allocation.
• Co.Ge.S.S. Valle SabbiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Social cooperative that joined Autisminsieme in 2018, extending the fund's reach into Valle Sabbia territory.
• FISM BresciacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Federazione Italiana Scuole Materne Brescia - founding partner of RED fund for educational inclusion in paritary schools. Primary channel for distributing disability support resources.
• Fondazione LesicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Continuous supporter of RED fund providing resources for educational inclusion in paritary schools.
• Cooperativa Servizi Scuole MaterneminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Partner in RED fund promoting inclusion in paritary nursery schools across Brescia.
• Fondazione Comunità e ScuolaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Partner in RED fund supporting educational inclusion projects in Brescia schools.
• Fondazione MusekeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Joined RED fund in 2021, contributing to educational disability inclusion initiatives.
• Fondazione Villa ParadisominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Joined RED fund management commission in 2021, participating in disability inclusion governance.
• FoBap OnluscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Founding member of Autisminsieme fund. FoBap (Federazione Bresciana Associazioni Persone con Disabilità) manages the Cottinelli Laboratory for young people with disabilities and co-manages autism support services.
• Anffas Brescia OnluscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Founding member of Autisminsieme fund dedicated to supporting people with autism spectrum disorders in Brescia province.
• AutismandocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Parent association active since 2003, collaborating with Autisminsieme from its inception for awareness campaigns, school competitions, and family support.
• Cooperativa Sociale AESSEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Managed the Cottinelli Laboratory from 2010 to 2013, providing work integration services for women in difficulty.
• ASSIFEROminorOthersMember of ASSIFERO, the national association of Italian foundations and banking foundations, providing networking and visibility within the philanthropic sector.
• Intesa SanpaolominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor collaborating with RED fund for educational inclusion projects.
• Fondazione Banca San Paolo di BresciaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation sponsor supporting RED fund activities for paritary school inclusion.
• Conferenza Episcopale Italiana (CEI)minorOthersGranted official patronage to RED fund, providing institutional endorsement for the educational inclusion initiative.
• Ufficio Scolastico Territoriale di BresciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional education authority collaborating on school competitions and inclusion projects, particularly for Autisminsieme and RED fund.
• Vannini EditriceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublisher partner for SOS Scuola project, providing educational resources and training materials for schools supporting students with disabilities.
• Medicus Mundi ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational health organization partnered for DIRE project supporting civil registration and health resilience in Burkina Faso.
• Fondazione PInACminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational library of childhood age art collaborating on autism awareness events and exhibitions.
• CORRIXBRESCIAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRunning and walking event organization co-hosting CORRIXAUTISMO annual fundraising event for autism awareness.
• SomenfestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFestival in Ome that donated 10,000 euros to Autisminsieme, demonstrating local business community support.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Italiana: National Italian Catholic charitable confederation covering poverty, immigration, and social assistance. Directly comparable mission and constituency, but operates at national scale rather than a single diocese.
• Fondazione Cariplo: One of Italy's largest philanthropic foundations, with a focus on social services, housing assistance, and vulnerable populations. Comparable grant-making function but operates at much larger scale across Lombardia and beyond.
• Compagnia di San Paolo: Major Italian banking foundation funding social welfare, housing, and inclusion programs. Comparable philanthropic model and target beneficiaries, with similar historical roots as a centuries-old charitable institution.

Direct peers

• Società di San Vincenzo de' Paoli: International Catholic charitable organization with active Italian branches providing direct aid to disadvantaged families, food, and housing assistance. Comparable faith-based nonprofit model serving similar populations.
• Caritas Diocesana di Brescia: Local diocesan Caritas organization operating in the same Brescia territory with overlapping social services including food, housing, and family support. Most directly comparable peer due to geographic and mission overlap.
• Opera San Francesco per i Poveri: Major Italian nonprofit in Milan providing food, clothing, healthcare, and shelter to disadvantaged populations. Comparable direct-aid charitable mission with similar operational footprint and Catholic inspiration.
• Comunità di Sant'Egidio: Italian Catholic lay community providing direct services to the poor, elderly, disabled, and homeless. Comparable volunteer-driven faith-based service model with similar social assistance programs.
• Fondazione della Comunità Bresciana Onlus: Local community foundation in Brescia pooling donor funds and distributing to social projects. Operates in identical geographic territory with overlapping grant-making function.

Emerging players

• Banco Alimentare: Italian nonprofit food bank network redistributing surplus food to charities serving disadvantaged populations. Comparable donor-funded, community-partnered distribution model though narrower in scope.

Regional players

• Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Brescia: Local Brescia banking foundation that funds social, cultural, and educational initiatives in the same territory. Comparable regional philanthropic mandate and grant-making approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congrega-della-carit%C3%A0-apostlica

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries12 records

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