Duang Prateep Foundation

What Duang Prateep Foundation does

Duang Prateep Foundation is a Thai non-profit charitable organization founded on August 31, 1978, headquartered in the Khlong Toei slum community of Bangkok. The foundation serves underprivileged children, youth, families, and elderly residents across three Thai provinces (Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, and Chumphon) through a portfolio of programs including Montessori-method kindergarten education, scholarship support from kindergarten through university level, after-school tutoring, life skills development, anti-drug volunteer networks, elderly welfare, and vocational training.

The foundation operates with a lean staff of approximately 5 employees, supplemented by a network of 360+ active volunteers across 18 communities. Its revenue model relies entirely on donations from individuals, corporations, and international organizations (accepted via bank transfer, QR code, check, and online platforms with tax-deductible receipts), merchandise sales (the 'Heart for Hope' charity product starting at 1,000 baht), and structured scholarship sponsorships from corporate partners. Notable corporate partnerships include KPMG Thailand (supporting 160 scholarships and E-Learning Centers), the Stock Exchange of Thailand (co-organizing the annual Prateep Ungthong Khatha Award since at least 2007), Japanese institutions for elderly-care vocational training, and the Dutch SWZOA Foundation.

The foundation maintains a multilingual web presence (Thai, English, Japanese, German) and a YouTube channel to facilitate international donor outreach. It has received significant external recognition, including the Magsaysay Award (2019) awarded to founder Khun Prateep Ungthong Khatha for contributions to underprivileged children. The organization's brand and operational continuity over 46+ years, combined with deep community embedding, form the basis of its positioning in the Thai social development sector.

Name

Duang Prateep Foundation

Legal name

มูลนิธิดวงประทีป (Duang Prateep Foundation)

Website

https://dpf.or.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Duang Prateep Foundation is a Thai non-profit charitable organization founded in 1978 that provides education, scholarships, youth development, elderly care, and anti-drug programs to underprivileged communities in Bangkok's Khlong Toei district and two additional provinces, funded through donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Community Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Homeless, Foster Care & Highly Mobile Youth Education Services (EDAJAEAG), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Early childhood education
• Scholarship programs
• Anti-drug community programs
• Charitable foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The foundation operates primarily through monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and international organizations. Donations are accepted via bank transfer, QR code, check, and online platforms. Donors receive tax deduction receipts.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of 'Heart for Hope' merchandise starting at 1,000 baht, with proceeds supporting foundation programs.
3. Scholarship Programs: Structured scholarship donations from corporate partners and individuals supporting education for underprivileged children from kindergarten to university level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Duang Prateep Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that supports underprivileged children and communities in Thailand, primarily in the Klong Toey slum area of Bangkok and project sites in Kanchanaburi and Chumphon. It operates a Montessori-based kindergarten, runs scholarship programs from kindergarten through university, delivers youth development and vocational training (including Japanese language elderly-care training), provides elderly welfare and emergency relief, and runs anti-drug volunteer programs across slum communities.

Product overview

Duang Prateep Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization offering limited products and services. The main product is 'Heart for Hope' merchandise. The foundation provides educational programs for disadvantaged children and youth including kindergarten services, scholarship programs, vocational training, and youth development projects. Additional offerings include audio books (voice books), video albums documenting foundation activities, and annual awards recognizing community contributors. The foundation operates programs in Bangkok (Klong Toey), Kanchanaburi, and Chumphon provinces focused on education, child development, elderly care, and community empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Heart for Hope: A charity product available for donation, starting from 1,000 baht.

Products and services

• Heart for Hope

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,200 scholarships awarded in academic year 2028
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Welzijn Zuld-OostAzle (SWZOA) FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2028International foundation from Netherlands visiting and supporting the New Life Project in Chumphon province for underprivileged youth development.
• Various Corporate and Organizational SupportersminorOthers · 12 January 2028Multiple organizations supported National Children's Day 2028 activities including CP, Stock Exchange of Thailand, Thai Insurance Company, Oakwood Hotel, Customs Department, KPMG, Lock & Load Company, and various foundations including Glass Mirror Foundation and Prua Chai Phatthana Foundation.
• KPMG Thailand, Myanmar, and LaoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025Corporate social responsibility partnership providing educational technology support. KPMG has donated 20 laptop computers and established the 7th KPMG E-Learning Center at Thai Yai Rok Mai Nam Tai School in Kanchanaburi, benefiting over 1,300 students. KPMG has supported scholarships for 160 underprivileged children since 2020.
• Stock Exchange of Thailand (ตลาดหลักทรัพย์แห่งประเทศไทย)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 August 2019Joint partnership for the annual 'Prateep Ungthong Khatha' awards program recognizing individuals making significant contributions to social development and community welfare. The Stock Exchange provides funding and co-organizes the award ceremony recognizing social good champions.
• Willies Orphan FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational donor supporting Youth to New Life Project in Kanchanaburi with computer donations, teaching materials, and student desks for English language education.
• Japanese Organizations for Care TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Japanese institutions including Asana Sensai, Fukui employers, and the Japanese Embassy for training Thai youth in Japanese language and elderly care skills for employment opportunities in Japan.
• Chef Joy Food Products Co., Ltd.minorOthersCorporate donor providing 4,080 bottles of Vegen Fish Sauce donated to support children in kindergarten, early childhood centers, and youth projects in Kanchanaburi and Chumphon.
• Harvard UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership where Harvard University students conducted research and presented housing design proposals for Klong Toey communities through Bangkok Port housing development discussions.
• Asana Sensai and Japanese Care Training InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapanese trainers providing elderly care certification training for Thai youth at Kanchanaburi Provincial Office School, with 18 students completing the program and 8 selected for placement in Fukui, Japan.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Thailand: UN agency focused on children's rights, education, and child protection in Thailand. Comparable beneficiary focus (children in vulnerable communities) and operates within overlapping grant funding ecosystems.
• Plan International Thailand: Major international NGO operating child rights, education, and youth development programs across Thailand. Comparable beneficiary focus (children in vulnerable communities) with broader geographic reach.
• Thai Red Cross Society: National humanitarian organization providing social services, elderly care, and community welfare programs across Thailand. Comparable elderly support, disaster relief, and broad community welfare focus.
• Save the Children Thailand: Global NGO with substantial Thailand presence focused on child welfare, education access, and youth empowerment. Comparable mission focus on underprivileged children and community-based service delivery.
• World Vision Foundation of Thailand: Large international NGO with established Thai operations focused on child sponsorship, education, and community development in rural and urban poor areas. Comparable beneficiary segments and community-driven development model.

Direct peers

• Population and Community Development Association (PDA): Leading Thai non-profit focused on family planning, rural development, and poverty alleviation with deep national roots. Comparable large-scale community-based programs targeting vulnerable populations.
• Habitat for Humanity Thailand: Operates affordable housing and community development programs in Thailand for underprivileged families. Comparable mission focus on housing solutions for low-income communities with grassroots engagement.
• Raks Thai Foundation: Thai affiliate of CARE International focused on child protection, education, and community development for vulnerable populations. Comparable nonprofit mission and Thailand-specific operational scope.
• SOS Children's Villages Thailand: Provides alternative family-based care and youth development for orphaned and abandoned children in Thailand. Comparable residential care, education, and youth-to-adulthood support programs.
• Mercy Centre Foundation: Bangkok-based NGO operating in the same Klong Toey slum area as Duang Prateep Foundation, providing education, child protection, and community development services to slum children and families. Direct geographic and mission overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dpffound21
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duang-prateep-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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