Fundacja Wspólnota Nadziei (The Community of Hope Foundation)

What Fundacja Wspólnota Nadziei (The Community of Hope Foundation) does

Fundacja Wspólnota Nadziei (The Community of Hope Foundation) is a Polish non-governmental public-benefit organization (Organizacja Pożytku Publicznego), founded in 1998 by parents of children with autism to support adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. It operates Farma Życia (Farm of Life), a 7-hectare integrated campus in Więckowice near Kraków that constitutes Poland's first permanent residential facility for adults with autism, opened in 2005. The campus combines a Małopolski Dom Pomocy Społecznej (MDPS) housing 10 residents across two buildings, a Dzienne Centrum Aktywności (Day Activity Center) serving 20–30 participants daily (35+ total) with therapy, rehabilitation, and vocational activation, an organic farm used for therapeutic and vocational work, and a training center.

The Foundation's service platform is built around a specialized social-pedagogy methodology developed over 27+ years for adults with ASD. In 2026 it extended this into a digital channel via platforma.farma.org.pl, an e-learning platform with three zones targeting users, caregivers, and employers, covering self-knowledge, time management, job-market navigation, and workplace communication. Revenue is diversified across public institutional funding (PFRON residential placements, EU and Polish government grants), individual donations (including 1.5% tax allocations and a monthly 'Klub Przyjaciół Farmy Życia' subscription at 30–50 PLN), corporate sponsorships (TrekoLaser, SPCG, MPK Kraków, Kraków Airport), payroll giving, and an annual 'Artyści dla Farmy Życia' charity auction on OneBid.

The Foundation employs approximately six core staff, supplemented by long-tenured professionals (Adam Wierzbicki, 20 years), and is led by co-founder Alina Perzanowska as President. It coordinates Porozumienie Autyzm Małopolska, a coalition of 10+ regional autism-focused NGOs, and maintains partnerships with Kraków-based academic institutions (Jagiellonian University, Pedagogical University of Kraków) and the Krajowe Towarzystwo Autyzmu (KTA) Kraków Chapter.

Name

Fundacja Wspólnota Nadziei (The Community of Hope Foundation)

Legal name

Fundacja Wspólnota Nadziei

Website

https://farma.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Polish non-profit founded in 1998 supporting adults with autism. Operates Farma Życia near Kraków — Poland's first permanent residential facility (10 residents), a Day Activity Center (35+ participants), ecological farm, and a 2026 e-learning platform for users, caregivers, and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Residential Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAKAI

Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAJ

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

Keywords

• Autism residential care
• Disability support services
• Vocational activation programs
• Autism advocacy coalition
• Occupational therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Więckowice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Institutional Funding (PFRON, PFRON Programs): Government contracts funded through Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych (PFRON) and other state programs. MDPS (residential facility) placements are funded through social welfare contracts. PFRON's 'Samodzielność – Aktywność – Mobilność!' program funds the construction of new residential apartments.
2. Individual Donations and Charitable Contributions: One-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals via the website donation portal, bank transfer, and the 'Klub Przyjaciół Farmy Życia' (Friends of Farm of Life Club) monthly subscription model at 30–50 PLN/month. Also 1.5% of income tax donations (KRS 0000115868).
3. European and Government Grants: EU-funded projects including 'Od włączenia społecznego do aktywizacji zawodowej' (456,537.50 PLN total value; 386,112.50 PLN EU grant + 45,425 PLN state grant + 25,000 PLN own contribution; March 2025–August 2026), 'Ukierunkowany rozwój' from NIW-CRSO (FIO 2021–2030), 'Ku samodzielności' from Ministry of Family, and 'Samodzielność-Aktywność-Mobilność!' from PFRON for housing construction.
4. Corporate Sponsorships and Payroll Giving: Corporate sponsors (TrekoLaser, SPCG law firm, RE, MPK Kraków, catering firms), co-branding partnerships, and employee payroll giving programs (pay-roll) where companies deduct donations from employee salaries monthly.
5. Charitable Events Revenue: Annual charity auction 'Artyści dla Farmy Życia' generates direct auction proceeds. The 2025 anniversary concert auction raised over 30,000 PLN from 10 artworks. Post-auction sales continue on the OneBid platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fundacja Wspólnota Nadziei operates Farma Życia (Farm of Life), Poland's first permanent residential facility for adults with autism spectrum disorder, providing integrated residential care, daily therapy, rehabilitation, vocational activation, and ecological farming activities on a 7-hectare campus near Kraków. Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries through government welfare contracts, with the MAłopolski Dom Pomocy Społecznej housing 10 residents and the Dzienne Centrum Aktywności serving 20-30 daily participants. The Foundation also runs an accessible e-learning platform (launched 2026) and a Training Center offering autism-awareness education to professionals, families, and employers.

Product overview

Fundacja Wspólnota Nadziei operates the Farm Życia (Life Farm), a comprehensive ecosystem of services for adults on the autism spectrum. The core offering consists of the Małopolski Dom Pomocy Społecznej (residential care facility with 10 residents), the Dzienne Centrum Aktywności (day activity center serving 20-30 individuals), and the Gospodarstwo ekologiczne (ecological farm on 7 hectares). Supporting services include the Centrum Szkoleniowe (training center) and the Autyzm dorosłych program. In 2026, the foundation launched a new e-learning platform (Platforma e-learningowa) with three zones targeting users, caregivers, and employers. The organization also runs the annual Aukcja Charytatyna ARTYŚCI DLA FARMY ŻYCIA charitable auction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Farma Życia: The primary operational brand name of Fundacja Wspólnota Nadziei, referring to the Farm of Life residential and day facility in Więckowice, which serves as the main service delivery brand for all programs including MDPS, DCA, ecological farm, and training centre.
• Małopolski Dom Pomocy Społecznej 'Na Farmie Życia'
• Dzienne Centrum Aktywności (DCA)
• Platforma E-learningowa Farmy Życia

Products and services

• Małopolski Dom Pomocy Społecznej 'Na Farmie Życia' (MDPS) Permanent 24-hour residential care facility for 10 adults with autism spectrum disorder in two residential buildings on the Farma Życia campus. Provides housing, around-the-clock support, therapy, and rehabilitation funded through public social welfare contracts.
• Dzienne Centrum Aktywności (DCA) - Day Activity Center Day programs providing therapy, rehabilitation, and vocational activation for 20-30 adults with autism daily at two locations (Więckowice main campus and Kraków-Nowa Huta branch).
• Platforma e-learningowa dla osób w spektrum autyzmu (E-learning Platform for Autism Spectrum) Accessible, step-by-step online learning platform designed for people on the autism spectrum, with three zones: User Zone (daily life and work skills), Caregiver Zone (communication and development planning), and Employer Zone (creating autism-friendly workplaces).
• Centrum Szkoleniowe Farmy Życia (Farm of Life Training Center) Training and educational services covering autism awareness, support methodologies, and best practices for professionals, families, schools, universities, and organizations. Includes structured study visits and workshops.
• Aukcja Charytatywna ARTYŚCI DLA FARMY ŻYCIA (Charitable Auction Artists for Farm Life) Annual flagship fundraising event featuring artworks by renowned Polish artists, conducted both in-person at Galeria SARP Kraków and online via OneBid platform. The 2025 auction raised over 30,000 PLN from 10 artworks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30,000 PLN raised from 10 artworks at 20th anniversary auction (April 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and moderate.

• Porozumienie Autyzm Małopolska (Autism Accord Małopolska)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Coalition of 10+ regional organizations (including KTA Kraków, Fundacja Synapsis, Fundacja Anny Dymnej 'Mimo Wszystko', Fundacja Outyzm, and others) working together to advocate for adults with autism in the Małopolska region. The Foundation initiated and coordinates this alliance as part of the 'Ukierunkowany rozwój' project funded by NIW-CRSO.
• OneBidflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline auction platform partner for the annual 'Artyści dla Farmy Życia' charity auction. The Foundation conducts its flagship annual fundraising event on the OneBid platform, enabling global online participation in art auctions supporting adults with autism.
• SARP Oddział Kraków (Polish Association of Architects, Kraków Chapter)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer and venue provider for the 'Artyści dla Farmy Życia' charity auction. Galeria SARP at pl. Szczepański 6 in Kraków serves as the primary in-person venue for the auction vernissage, exhibition, and finale events. Also provides honorary patronage for Foundation events.
• Praca.plminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish job board advertising platform used by the Foundation to post employment opportunities for therapists, caregivers, and other staff positions.
• Akademia Sztuk Teatralnych im. S. Wyspiańskiego w KrakowieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTheatre academy providing complimentary venue for the 20th anniversary charity concert. Located at ul. Straszewskiego 22, Kraków.
• Kraków Street BandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusical ensemble performing at the 20th anniversary charity concert, donating their performance to support the Foundation's mission.
• Pierwszy Krakowski Klub Soroptimist InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's service organization that organizes lotteries and provides event support for the Foundation's annual Integrative Picnic.
• Fundacja Anny Dymnej 'Mimo Wszystko'moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Polish disability foundation. Alina Perzanowska is a board member of this foundation. Mutual exchange of best practices, joint event participation, and professional collaboration in disability services.
• Uniwersytet Jagielloński (UJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJagiellonian University in Kraków, one of Poland's leading academic institutions, listed as a partner in the Foundation's network supporting adults with autism.
• Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny w Krakowie (UP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPedagogical University of Kraków (now Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej), academic partner supporting educational and training activities for autism professionals.
• Krajowe Towarzystwo Autyzmu (KTA) Oddział w KrakowiemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Autism Society, Kraków Chapter. Key strategic partner in the autism sector in Poland. Member of Porozumienie Autyzm Małopolska coalition initiated by the Foundation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Krajowe Towarzystwo Autyzmu (KTA): National Autism Society of Poland, operating branches nationwide providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services for people with autism. Strategic coalition partner via Porozumienie Autyzm Małopolska and serves the same ASD population.
• Fundacja Anny Dymnej 'Mimo Wszystko': Leading Polish disability foundation supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential programs, rehabilitation, and advocacy. Strategic partner of the subject Foundation and serves overlapping beneficiary populations.
• Fundacja JiM: Leading Polish foundation providing residential homes, day centers, and rehabilitation services for people with autism. Closest functional peer — operates residential facilities for adults with ASD comparable to MDPS at Farma Życia.
• Camphill Communities (international network): International network of residential communities for people with developmental disabilities, often combining therapeutic agricultural or craft work with residential life. Conceptually analogous to Farma Życia's farm-based residential model.
• Fundacja Synapsis: Major Polish autism foundation providing day centers, therapy, and family support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Direct peer as it serves overlapping ASD populations with comparable services and is part of the Porozumienie Autyzm Małopolska coalition.

Broad incumbents

• Fundacja Integracja: One of Poland's largest disability-focused NGOs, providing broad programs including employment support, accessibility advocacy, and social services. Comparable as a large-scale Polish disability services organization with overlapping advocacy mission.
• L'Arche International: International federation operating residential homes and day programs for people with intellectual disabilities across 35+ countries. Comparable in mission to create inclusive communities of care; operates at much larger global scale than the subject Foundation.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie na rzecz Osób z Upośledzeniem Umysłowym (PSOUU): Polish Association for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities — large national organization operating numerous residential homes (WTZ, DPS) and day centers across Poland. Comparable service model at broader national scale.

Regional players

• Etgarim Israel: Israeli nonprofit providing outdoor sports and nature-based therapeutic programs for people with disabilities, including autism. Regionally distinct but conceptually similar in using alternative environments (farm, nature) as therapeutic settings.

Emerging players

• Fundacja AutismTeam: Polish foundation providing therapy, diagnostics, and support services for children and adults with autism. Comparable in service breadth and beneficiary focus but operates at smaller scale than the subject Foundation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmjjIc3gmcVIJImIfYj1FKA
• Facebookfacebook.com/FarmaZycia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-wspolnota-nadziei

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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