Fondation URCA

What Fondation URCA does

Fondation URCA is the official university foundation of the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, a public French higher education institution headquartered at 2 avenue Robert Schuman, Reims. Founded in 2015 and operating with approximately 17 employees, the foundation functions as the dedicated charitable fundraising arm of the university, enabling individuals and corporations to make tax-deductible donations to support university initiatives in research, student life, international outreach, cultural promotion, and alumni engagement. Donations can be directed to specific university components (UFRs, engineering schools such as ESIReims and EiSINe, teacher-training institutes, and specialized institutes such as EXEBIO and Institut Georges Chappaz de la Vigne et du Vin en Champagne) or to general mission areas.

The foundation's core product is the web-based donation platform hosted at don-fondation.univ-reims.fr, built on the university's own infrastructure. The platform supports one-time and recurring (monthly) donations, accepts credit card payments via Paybox, check, and direct debit, and includes a personalized donor portal ('Mon Espace Donateur') that lets authenticated donors manage their profile, view donation history, and download tax receipts. The foundation is RGPD-compliant and subject to oversight by the Cour des Comptes, the MESRI, an accounting agent, and an external auditor.

Commercially, Fondation URCA operates as a non-profit fundraising entity with no disclosed revenue. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-corporate via the self-serve donation portal, supplemented by alumni relationship channels and contact-based outreach for larger gifts and in-kind contributions (equipment, skills, nature). Donors receive French tax incentives: 66% income tax deduction (up to 20% of taxable income), 75% IFI deduction (up to €50,000), and 60% corporate tax deduction. Pre-set donation tiers are €50, €100, €200, and €500, with custom amounts and monthly recurring options available.

Name

Fondation URCA

Legal name

Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne

Website

https://don-fondation.univ-reims.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fondation URCA is the official donation foundation of the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, operating a web-based platform that enables individuals and corporations to make tax-deductible gifts supporting university research, student life, and cultural initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reims

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The foundation generates revenue exclusively through charitable donations from individuals and corporations. Donors can give one-time gifts or set up recurring monthly donations. The foundation also accepts gifts in kind (equipment, skills) and legacies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

Fondation URCA operates an online donation platform that enables individuals and corporations to make tax-deductible financial contributions to the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. The platform supports one-time and recurring donations via credit card (Paybox), check, or direct debit, with automated tax receipt generation and a personalized donor portal for tracking contributions and supporting university projects in research, student life, international development, and cultural initiatives.

Product overview

Fondation URCA operates as a single unified donation platform for the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. The core offering is the online donation website (Don Fondation URCA Platform) which enables donors to contribute to various university projects and components. A companion feature, Mon Espace Donateur (Donor Portal), provides authenticated donors with access to their donation history, tax receipts, and account management. The platform accepts donations for specific university components (INSPE, ESIReims, EiSINe, IUT RCC, various UFRs, and specialized institutes) as well as general mission areas including research, student success, international outreach, and cultural promotion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Don Fondation URCA Platform Online donation platform enabling individuals and companies to make financial contributions to the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. The platform supports one-time and recurring donations via credit card (Paybox), check, or bank transfer, with tax deduction receipts generated automatically and directed to specific university components or mission areas.
• Mon Espace Donateur (Donor Portal) Personalized donor portal allowing authenticated donors to modify personal information, view donation history, and download tax receipts at any time.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% income tax deduction on donations (up to 20% of taxable income)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Université de Reims Champagne-ArdennecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation is the official charitable arm of the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. All donations support university projects including research, student life, international development, and cultural initiatives. The university provides administrative oversight and hosting.
• PayboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationPaybox provides secure online payment processing for credit card donations on the foundation's website. Ensures PCI-compliant transaction processing for donor payments.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fondation Université de Lille: Charitable arm of the Université de Lille, supporting student success, research, and international development through tax-deductible donations. Comparable to Fondation URCA as a peer public-university foundation with a similar donor portal and project-based giving model.
• Fondation Université de Lyon (Université de Lyon): Fundraising foundation tied to the Université de Lyon and its member institutions. Comparable to Fondation URCA as a regional university foundation pooling corporate and individual gifts for research, scholarship, and innovation at a French public university.
• Fondation Université de Strasbourg: University foundation of Université de Strasbourg that mobilises philanthropic donations for research, scholarships, and campus life. Directly comparable to Fondation URCA in mission, structure, and use of the French 66% IR / 60% corporate deduction framework.
• Fondation Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres): Fundraising foundation of Université PSL, the prestigious Parisian umbrella university. Comparable to Fondation URCA as a French university foundation leveraging tax-incentivised giving for research, teaching, and student life.
• Fondation Université Paris-Saclay: Official fundraising foundation of Université Paris-Saclay, one of France's largest public universities. Directly comparable to Fondation URCA as a university-affiliated charitable foundation running a donation platform with tax-deductible giving and project-funding for research, student life, and innovation.
• Fondation Sorbonne Université: Charitable foundation of Sorbonne Université supporting research, scholarships, and cultural initiatives. A direct peer to Fondation URCA as a French public university foundation with structured donation tiers and corporate partnerships.
• Fondation Aix-Marseille Université: Philanthropic arm of Aix-Marseille Université, raising funds for student success, research, and innovation. A direct peer to Fondation URCA in mission, donor framework, and French-regulatory affiliation.
• Fondation Bordeaux Université: University foundation of Université de Bordeaux, channeling donations toward research, student life, and territorial development. Directly comparable to Fondation URCA in scope, governance, and reliance on corporate and alumni philanthropy.
• Fondation Université de Montpellier: University foundation supporting research, student life, and international outreach at Université de Montpellier. Comparable to Fondation URCA as a regional public-university foundation with online donation infrastructure and project-based giving.

Broad incumbents

• France Universités (CPU): National conference of French university presidents that coordinates and advocates for French public universities. Related to Fondation URCA as the broader ecosystem in which French university foundations operate, including collective philanthropy initiatives and policy advocacy around tax incentives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondationurca

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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