Centrum pre filantropiu n.o.

What Centrum pre filantropiu n.o. does

Centrum pre filantropiu n.o. (CpF) is a Slovak nonprofit organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Bratislava, operating as a central infrastructure provider for philanthropy and civil society in Slovakia. With 13 employees, CpF delivers a three-part service stack: (1) digital philanthropy platforms DARUJME.sk (Slovakia's largest online donation gateway, launched 2012) and StartLab (a reward-based crowdfunding platform launched 2015), which enable nonprofits to accept one-time and recurring donations and run crowdfunding campaigns without programming or bank contracts; (2) philanthropic strategy and grant program administration services for corporate foundations including Nadácia Tatra banky, Nadácia Tipsport, NF Baumit, Kaufland Foundation Fund, Nadácia Henkel Slovensko, and Nadácia Orange, handling program design, application management, grantee selection, and fund distribution; and (3) civil society education, advocacy, and convening, including participation in the Government Council for NGOs (Rada vlády SR pre MNO), membership in international networks Philea and WINGS, and co-founding of Platforma pre demokraciu (52 civic initiatives) and support for volunteer center platforms.

The organization serves three primary customer segments: nonprofit organizations (using DARUJME.sk and StartLab and receiving grants), corporate foundations (outsourcing grant administration to CpF), and individual donors and active citizens (donating through the platforms and participating in crowdfunding). Revenue derives from Slovak tax assignment mechanisms (2% of taxes assigned to nonprofits), grant management fees and administrative services for corporate foundations, and foundation grants via its associated Nadácia CpF. In 2026, CpF-administered programs distributed 108,000 EUR through the Kaufland Foundation Fund across three programs reaching over 6,000 children and youth, and 62,000 EUR through Nadácia Henkel for senior quality-of-life programs. CpF also participates in the ASFIN Secretariat (Association of 18 Slovak corporate foundations and funds), which collectively supported 1,731 public-benefit projects with 16.469 million EUR in expenditures in 2023. In 2023, CpF joined a consortium of six foundations that redistributed nearly 10 million EUR to NGOs helping Ukrainian refugees through the EU-CARE national project.

Name

Centrum pre filantropiu n.o.

Legal name

Centrum pre filantropiu n.o.

Website

https://cpf.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centrum pre filantropiu n.o. is a Slovak nonprofit that operates DARUJME.sk and StartLab digital philanthropy platforms, administers grant programs for corporate foundations, and supports civil society infrastructure across Slovakia. It serves nonprofit organizations, corporate foundations, and individual donors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropy Support Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL) & Reporting for Donor Programs (BPADAOAL)

Keywords

• Online donation platform
• Crowdfunding platform
• Grant program management
• Philanthropy advisory services
• Civil society support

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax Assignment (2% of Taxes): A significant portion of CpF's revenue comes from tax assignment mechanisms ('2% z dane'), where individuals and legal entities assign 2% of their paid taxes to nonprofits. This is an indirect state contribution and one of the most important funding sources for Slovak civil society organizations.
2. Grant Programs and Foundation Partnerships: CpF manages and administers grant programs on behalf of corporate foundations (Nadácia Tatra banky, Nadácia Tipsport, NF Baumit, Kaufland Foundation Fund, etc.) and distributes funds to nonprofits. Revenue may include administrative fees for grant management services.
3. Nadácia CpF (Foundation of CpF): CpF operates a foundation (Nadácia CpF) that conducts grant programs and supports public-benefit activities, contributing to diversified funding streams.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Centrum pre filantropiu n.o. operates Slovakia's largest online donation gateway (DARUJME.sk) and a reward-based crowdfunding platform (StartLab), enabling nonprofits to receive one-time and recurring donations from individuals and to run public-benefit crowdfunding campaigns. The organization also designs, manages, and administers grant programs on behalf of corporate foundations and provides education, training, advisory, research, and policy advocacy services that strengthen the Slovak nonprofit and civil society sector.

Product overview

Centrum pre filantropiu operates two core digital philanthropy platforms: DARUJME.sk (Slovakia's largest online donation system, operational since 2012, enabling non-profits to accept one-time and recurring donations) and StartLab (a crowdfunding platform launched in 2015 for public benefit projects using reward-based campaigns). These platforms serve as the organization's primary digital infrastructure for connecting donors with charitable causes and facilitating online giving across Slovakia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DARUJME.sk Online donation gateway used by Slovak nonprofits to accept one-time and recurring donations from individual donors, with self-service donation page creation that requires no programming or bank contracts.
• StartLab Reward-based crowdfunding platform for public-benefit projects in Slovakia, enabling project owners to raise funds from the public through campaigns that offer backers tangible rewards.
• Corporate Foundation Grant Program Administration End-to-end design, administration, grantee selection, and fund distribution services for corporate foundation grant programs in Slovakia, delivered on behalf of foundations such as Tatra banka, Tipsport, Baumit, Kaufland, Henkel, and Orange.
• Educational, Advisory, and Civil Society Support Services Training, lectures, publications, advisory, and research services provided to Slovak NGOs, civic initiatives, and the wider public to strengthen civil society capacity and participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Managed grant programs distributing over 16 million EUR annually through ASFIN members
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nadácia Tatra banky (Tatra Bank Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Nadácia Tatra banky partners with CpF to administer grant programs including Digital for Universities, Strategic Development for Secondary Schools, and economic education programs. CpF manages the application process and program administration on behalf of the foundation.
• Nadácia Tipsport (Tipsport Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Nadácia Tipsport partners with CpF for grant program administration, including programs for Slovak orchards, tree planting near sports facilities, lawn maintenance, and climate crisis solutions. Total funding per program ranges from 20,000 to 50,000 EUR.
• NF Baumit (Baumit Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NF Baumit partners with CpF for the 18th edition of the grant program 'Tu sa nám páči, tu chceme žiť' ('We Like It Here, We Want to Live Here'), distributing 18,000 EUR to community revitalization projects across Slovakia.
• Kaufland Foundation Fund (Nadačný fond Kaufland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Kaufland Foundation Fund at the Foundation of CpF operates multiple grant programs: Green for Social Services (30,000 EUR), Institutional Support for Volunteer Centers (25,000 EUR), and Low-Threshold Programs for Children and Youth (35,000 EUR), totaling 108,000 EUR distributed in 2026.
• Nadácia Henkel Slovensko (Henkel Slovakia Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Nadácia Henkel Slovensko partners with CpF for grant programs supporting projects that improve the quality of life of seniors, distributing 62,000 EUR in 2026.
• Nadácia Orange (Orange Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Nadácia Orange partners with CpF for the grant program 'beznastrah.online 2026' focused on prevention against radicalization, among other programs.
• ASFIN (Asociaciónia firemných nadácií a fondov / Association of Corporate Foundations and Funds)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ASFIN is a platform connecting 18 of Slovakia's largest corporate foundations and funds. CpF contributes to the cultivation of the foundation environment and supports corporate philanthropy in Slovakia. ASFIN members achieved revenues of 31.773 million EUR in 2023, with 62% coming from tax assignments.
• Národný projekt EU-CARE Consortium (6 independent foundations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023CpF is a member of a consortium of six independent foundations (led by Nadácia otvorenej spoločnosti Bratislava, including Nadácia Ekopolis, Nadácia Pontis, SOCIA, Nadácia pre deti Slovenska, and Nadácia Centra pre filantropiu) that redistributed nearly 10 million EUR to NGOs helping Ukrainian refugees through the EU-CARE national project in 2023.
• Philea (Philanthropy Europe Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022CpF is a member of Philea, contributing to dialogue about supporting and protecting the philanthropic environment in a European context since 2018.
• WINGS (Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022CpF participates in WINGS, creating opportunities for mutual learning, collaboration, and strengthening philanthropy on a global scale.
• Platforma pre demokraciu (Platform for Democracy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022An informal platform of 52 civic initiatives and NGOs actively involved in protecting and developing civil society in Slovakia, co-founded by CpF.
• Platforma dobrovoľníckych centier a organizácií (Platform of Volunteer Centers and Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022CpF supports the creation of a favorable environment for the development of volunteering in Slovakia, helping voice the needs of volunteer centers and organizations.
• Nadácia SPP (SPP Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Nadácia SPP partners with CpF for the 'SPPoločne pre komunity' grant program supporting community projects.
• Nadácia Televízie Markíza (Markíza TV Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Nadácia Televízie Markíza partners with CpF for grant programs supporting inclusive projects that connect Ukrainian and Slovak children and youth.
• Rada vlády SR pre mimovládne neziskové organizácie (Government Council for NGOs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022CpF participates in commenting on conceptual documents related to open governance and civil society development, and in working groups established by the Government Council for NGOs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• GlobalGiving: Global crowdfunding and donation platform for nonprofits. Comparable to DARUJME.sk and StartLab as a digital philanthropy infrastructure platform, though operating globally and at significantly larger scale. Represents both a competitive threat and a potential partnership/expansion model for CpF.
• TechSoup Global: Global nonprofit providing technology solutions and capacity-building services to other nonprofits. Comparable to CpF's NGO education, training, and capacity-building activities (online fundraising training, crowdfunding workshops), though operating with a broader technology services scope.
• DonorsChoose: US-based crowdfunding platform for teachers and public school projects. Comparable to StartLab as a reward-based crowdfunding platform for public benefit projects, though operating in education specifically and at much larger scale in the US market.

Direct peers

• Nadácia otvorenej spoločnosti – Open Society Foundation Slovakia: Slovak affiliate of the Open Society Foundations network, focused on civil society development, democracy, and minority rights. Directly comparable as a grantmaking foundation supporting Slovak NGOs and civil society; led the EU-CARE consortium alongside CpF.
• Nadácia pre deti Slovenska (Children's Foundation Slovakia): Slovak grantmaking foundation focused on children's welfare and youth programs. Comparable as a peer grantmaking organization in Slovakia, fellow member of the EU-CARE consortium, and participant in ASFIN's network of corporate and independent foundations.
• SOCIA – Nadácia pre sociálne zmeny: Slovak foundation focused on social change and inclusion. Directly comparable as a peer grantmaking organization operating in Slovakia, also a member of the EU-CARE consortium led by Open Society Foundation Slovakia, and active in supporting civil society capacity.
• Nadácia Pontis: Slovakia's leading corporate foundation and one of the largest community foundations in the country. Directly comparable to CpF as a grantmaking intermediary supporting NGO capacity, corporate philanthropy, and civil society development in Slovakia. Both organizations are members of ASFIN and collaborate on consortium initiatives like EU-CARE.
• Nadácia Ekopolis: Major Slovak grantmaking foundation focused on environmental and community development. Directly comparable as a peer grantmaking organization operating in Slovakia, distributing multi-million EUR grants, and participating in the same EU-CARE consortium and ASFIN network as CpF.

Broad incumbents

• Charities Aid Foundation (CAF): UK-based global philanthropy intermediary providing donation processing, grant management, and Giving Platforms services to corporates, donors, and nonprofits. Comparable to CpF as a philanthropy infrastructure provider and grantmaking intermediary, though at significantly larger scale and with international reach.

Regional players

• Česká televize Foundation / Nadace České televize: Czech corporate foundation supporting social and cultural projects with a similar grantmaking and corporate foundation intermediary model. Comparable as a regional peer operating in a neighboring CEE market with comparable grant administration capabilities and civil society support focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

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