FUNDACION SINDROME DE DOWN DEL PAIS VASCO

What FUNDACION SINDROME DE DOWN DEL PAIS VASCO does

Fundación Síndrome de Down del País Vasco (FSDPV), founded in 1990 in Bilbao, is a private nonprofit foundation serving people with intellectual disabilities — primarily Down syndrome — and their families in the Basque Country, Spain. The foundation operates two physical sites: a main headquarters in Bilbao (C/ Virgen de Begoña 12-14) and Centro Nafarroa in Amorebieta-Etxano. As of the latest disclosed figures, it serves 673 program participants and engages 104 family units and 104 volunteers annually, with a staff of 62. It is affiliated with the national Down España federation (Federación Española de Instituciones para el Súindrome de Down).

FSDPV delivers a comprehensive, life-stage-segmented service portfolio: Infanto-juvenil (ages 0-12), Adolescentes (13-21), Personas adultas (18+), Familias (caregiver support), plus transversal programs (FMA vocational training, leisure/free-time activities, personal autonomy, LEC learning program, and external training/dissemination). The presiding methodology is Person-Centered Planning (PcP), framed within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A senso-cognitive room supports sensory workshops.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across donations and crowdfunding (Marcha a Marcha), membership subscriptions (socios/amigos), corporate partnership agreements (BBVA, La Caixa, Meliá, Hotel Ilunion, Burger King, Adecco Fundazioa, Bilbao Bahía Gas), supported-employment program fees, and modest product/merchandise sales. Unit pricing is low — e.g., €10.30/session for members on sensory workshops — reflecting the foundation's social mission over commercial capture. Distribution is direct via the two centers and partner-company internship pipelines; reach is limited to the Basque Country. Strategic direction is set by the 2025-2027 plan, with explicit focus on digitalization, financing model definition, and family participation.

Name

FUNDACION SINDROME DE DOWN DEL PAIS VASCO

Legal name

Fundación Síndrome de Down y otras discapacidades intelectuales del País Vasco (FSDPV)

Website

https://downpv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fundación Síndrome de Down del País Vasco is a 1990-founded nonprofit in Bilbao, Spain, serving 673 people with intellectual disabilities annually across a life-stage-segmented program portfolio (early intervention, vocational training, supported employment, family support) via 62 staff at two Basque Country locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Support Services (61171), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), College Readiness & Disability Services Transition Support (EDAKANAB), Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Vocational training programs
• Early intervention services
• Supported employment programs
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilbao

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and fundraising: The foundation raises funds through donations from individuals and organizations, including crowdfunding campaigns (Marcha a Marcha platform) and one-time donation initiatives.
2. Membership fees (socios): Individuals can become members/friends of the foundation with differentiated pricing for members vs non-members at workshops and activities.
3. Social enterprise activities: Programs supporting employment such as training modules, internships, and supported employment partnerships with companies (BBVA, Meliá, Burger King, etc.).
4. Store/merchandise sales: Sale of products through the foundation's store including solidarity sandwiches, charitable items, and published materials.
5. Corporate partnerships and sponsorships: Companies like BBVA, La Caixa, Meliá, Bilbao Bahía Gas provide financial support and collaboration agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The foundation provides a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services for people with intellectual disabilities and their families across all life stages. Offerings include early intervention for children (0-12), adolescent transition programs (13-21), adult vocational training and supported employment (18+), family support and accompaniment, leisure and free-time activities, and external training for organizations and professionals. Services are delivered through two physical centers in Bilbao and Amorebieta-Etxano, guided by a Person-Centered Planning (PcP) methodology.

Product overview

Fundación Síndrome de Down del País Vasco operates as a comprehensive service organization providing a multi-program portfolio for people with intellectual disabilities across all life stages. The foundation offers age-specific programs including Infanto-juvenil (ages 0-12), Adolescentes (ages 13-21), and Personas adultas (ages 18+), complemented by a dedicated Familias program for relatives. Core vocational training is delivered through the Formación Modular para Adultos (FMA) program, which prepares adults for employment through modules like administrative assistance and includes internship opportunities. Additional services include leisure activities (Programa de Ocio y Tiempo Libre), personal autonomy development, external training for organizations and professionals, and specialized sensory workshops. The foundation follows a person-centered planning methodology anchored in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infanto-juvenil Program Programs directed at children aged 0-12 with Down syndrome or intellectual disabilities, providing early intervention and developmental support services. For families of young children with intellectual disabilities in the Basque Country.
• Adolescentes Program Programs directed at adolescents aged 13-21, supporting transition and development during teenage years. For young people with intellectual disabilities transitioning to adulthood.
• Personas Adultas Program Programs directed at adults aged 18 and over, providing vocational training, employment support, and personal development services. For adults with intellectual disabilities seeking autonomy and employment.
• Familias Program Support and accompaniment programs for family members of people with intellectual disabilities. For parents, siblings, and relatives of beneficiaries.
• Formacion Modular para Adultos (FMA) Vocational training program for adults offering various profiles including administrative assistance, with the goal of employment integration. Students can participate in internships at partner companies (BBVA, Melia, Hotel Ilunion, Claret Enea, Burger King).
• Formacion y Divulgacion External training offering directed at different entities, educational centers, and professional groups. For organizations, schools, and professionals seeking disability awareness and specialized training.
• Programa de Ocio y Tiempo Libre Leisure and free-time activities including weekend outings, sports, and social integration activities. For people with intellectual disabilities across age groups.
• Programa para la Autonomia Personal Program focused on developing personal autonomy skills for people with intellectual disabilities. For adults seeking independent living skills.
• Programa LEC Learning program with carefully designed materials for children with intellectual disabilities, providing motivation and support for families. For children with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 673 people with intellectual disabilities supported annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DOWN ESPAÑA (Federación Española de Instituciones para el Síndrome de Down)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent federation providing network support, shared resources, and coordination for national events like the Encuentros de Familias. The foundation is affiliated with this federation.
• BBVAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond collaboration agreement for training and employment support. Provides internship opportunities at their Bilbao offices. Supports vocational training modules.
• La CaixacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial work collaboration supporting 20 people with intellectual disabilities through foundation programs.
• Meliá Hotels (Meliá Bilbao)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for employment integration of people with intellectual disabilities. Provides internship and job opportunities.
• Bilbao Bahía Gas (BBG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for training and employment programs. Donated printers and supported vocational training modules.
• Adecco FundazioaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports art therapy workshops and vocational training programs through corporate volunteering initiatives.
• Novia Salcedo FundazioaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes corporate volunteering days (Enpresas Egun Solidarioa) connecting companies with the foundation.
• InnobasqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation partnership supporting knowledge exchange and best practices.
• Marcha a MarchaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrowdfunding platform partnership for generating resources and opportunities.
• Bilboko Udaleko Suhiltzaile Zerbitzua (Bilbao Fire Department)minorOthersCommunity educational visits teaching people with intellectual disabilities about fire safety and emergency procedures.
• AusolanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration agreement for environmental support services for people with disabilities.
• Hotel IlunionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides internship and employment opportunities for foundation participants in hospitality sector.
• Claret EneaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational center providing internship opportunities for foundation participants.
• Burger KingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer that has hired foundation participants through supported employment programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación A la Par: Madrid-based Spanish nonprofit providing employment, training, and social inclusion services for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable operating model — vocational training, corporate partnerships, leisure programs — and similar organisational scale.
• Fundación Down Madrid: Spanish Down syndrome foundation operating in Madrid with a similar multi-program portfolio across life stages (early intervention, education, employment, family support). Most directly comparable Spanish peer given identical mission and program architecture.
• Fundación AFIM (AFA Cantabria / AFIM): Spanish disability-services foundation delivering employment, training, and inclusion programs for people with disabilities. Comparable service breadth and Spanish nonprofit structure, though focused on a different region and disability profile.
• Down Vitoria-Gasteiz (Asociación Síndrome de Down de Álava): Neighbouring Basque-Country Down syndrome association serving Álava with parallel programs (early intervention, employment, family). Operates in the same region and often collaborates with FSDPV through the Down España federation.
• Best Buddies International: Global nonprofit operating one-to-one friendship, employment, and leadership programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Closely comparable employment-integration and social-inclusion model to FSDPV's FMA and leisure programs.
• Aspanias Burgos: Spanish association supporting people with intellectual disabilities in Burgos, providing occupational centers, employment, and family services. Comparable regional Spanish disability-services nonprofit with similar program mix.

Broad incumbents

• Fundación ONCE: Major Spanish disability foundation (linked to ONCE/CNSE) supporting employment, accessibility, and social inclusion for people with disabilities. Operates a much larger employment-partnership model that overlaps with FSDPV's supported-employment activities.
• Plena Inclusión España: National federation representing organisations supporting people with intellectual disabilities in Spain. Larger umbrella entity that FSDPV-style organisations often belong to alongside their Down España affiliation, and which shapes national policy and funding flows.
• Special Olympics International: Global movement providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Comparable population served and a federated national-chapter model similar in structure to how FSDPV sits inside Down España.

Others

• Inclusion International: Global federation of intellectual-disability advocacy organisations, including Spanish member associations. Sets the rights-based, person-centred framework (CRPD) that underpins FSDPV's methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fsdownpv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIgIrlY9gMJIew54TX_k-WQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Fundaci%C3%B3n-S%C3%ADndrome-de-Down-del-Pa%C3%ADs-Vasco-464628603583972
• Instagraminstagram.com/fsdpv30
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacion-sindrome-de-down-del-pais-vasco

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Profiles3 records

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