Fondazione Maruzza Lefebvre D'Ovidio ETS

What Fondazione Maruzza Lefebvre D'Ovidio ETS does

Fondazione Maruzza Lefebvre D'Ovidio ETS is an Italian non-profit foundation (Ente del Terzo Settore) established on October 7, 1999, in Rome by Antonio and Eugenia Lefebvre D'Ovidio in memory of their daughter Maruzza. The foundation is dedicated exclusively to pediatric palliative care and pain therapy, providing active total care for children with life-limiting or life-threatening illnesses (neonates through adolescents) and their families, with home-based care as the preferred setting. Its core mission is underpinned by advocacy for the universal implementation of Italy's Law 38/10 and the regional pediatric palliative care network model.

The foundation does not develop proprietary technology products; instead, its service portfolio centers on direct care advocacy, professional training via the Maruzza Lyceum training school (including FAD distance learning and EPEC Pediatrics workshops), the biennial Maruzza International Congress on Pediatric Palliative Care, the annual 'Giro d'Italia delle Cure Palliative Pediatriche' awareness campaign, and a publications/research program. It operates a network of 5 regional associations (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche, Basilicata, Liguria, Lombardia) with stated ambitions to expand nationwide.

The business model is entirely donation-driven: individual monthly gifts (notably the €10/month '0.33' program), one-time donations, legacy/bequest giving, and Italian 5x1000 tax credit allocations (tax code 96399260585). No fees are charged for services. The organization is family-controlled (President Manfredi Lefebvre D'Ovidio, Vice President Costanza Lefebvre D'Ovidio), operates with 11 employees, and has received the Gold Medal for Public Health Merit from the President of the Italian Republic (2013). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Fondazione Maruzza Lefebvre D'Ovidio ETS

Legal name

Fondazione Maruzza Lefebvre D'Ovidio ETS

Website

https://fondazionemaruzza.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fondazione Maruzza Lefebvre D'Ovidio ETS is a Rome-based Italian non-profit foundation founded in 1999 that promotes pediatric palliative care and pain therapy, serving children with incurable illnesses and their families through advocacy, professional training, and a nationwide network of regional associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care (HSABAFAE), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK), Specialty Palliative Care (e.g., oncology, CHF/COPD, dementia) (HLADAHAJ)

Keywords

• Pediatric palliative care
• Pain therapy services
• Medical training programs
• Palliative care advocacy
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 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 charitable donations from individuals, including regular monthly donations (0.33 program at €10/month), one-time donations via PayPal or credit card, and bank transfers. Donations are tax-deductible for Italian taxpayers under the Third Sector Code.
2. 5x1000 Tax Credits: Italian taxpayers can allocate their 5x1000 tax credit to the foundation by indicating the tax code 96399260585 on their tax return forms (730, UNICO, and CUD).
3. Memorial and Legacy Giving: The foundation accepts donations in memory of loved ones and offers legacy giving/bequest programs for long-term supporter engagement.
4. Fundraising Events: The organization hosts fundraising events to engage supporters and raise awareness about pediatric palliative care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fondazione Maruzza provides pediatric palliative care services for children with incurable illnesses and their families, delivering active total care of body, mind, and spirit with home-based and hospice support. The foundation also operates the Maruzza Lyceum Training School for healthcare professionals (including ECM-accredited FAD distance learning courses) and organizes the biennial Maruzza International Congress on Pediatric Palliative Care to advance the field through education, research, and advocacy under Italian Law 38/10.

Product overview

Fondazione Maruzza Lefebvre D'Ovidio ETS is a non-profit organization established in 1999, dedicated to pediatric palliative care and pain therapy. The foundation operates as a single integrated non-profit service rather than a technology platform. Its core offering is Pediatric Palliative Care Services, supported by a Training School (Maruzza Lyceum) offering professional education programs, the annual International Congress series, the national awareness campaign 'Giro d'Italia delle Cure Palliative Pediatriche', publications, a newsletter (eMaruzza), and fundraising programs including the 0.33 monthly donation and 5x1000 tax credit initiatives. The foundation also operates through a network of 5 regional associations (Maruzza Regional Associations) across Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Palliative Care Services Active global care of body, mind, and spirit for children with incurable illnesses, with support extended to the entire family unit. Care is delivered primarily at home or in hospice settings in accordance with WHO definitions of pediatric palliative care, addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of pediatric patients from neonates to adolescents with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
• Maruzza Lyceum Training School Professional training school for healthcare workers offering courses on pediatric palliative care and pain therapy, including the ECM-accredited FAD Gratuita per Pediatri (free distance learning) program with 5 hours of training, 15 teaching modules, and 9 ECM credits. The Lyceum supports continuing medical education for pediatricians, pain therapists, and palliative care professionals.
• Maruzza International Congress on Pediatric Palliative Care Major international congress series bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, and experts in pediatric palliative care. The 7th edition, themed 'Bridging Care: From Research to Clinical Practice', is planned for Rome on October 21-23, 2026, with registrations open. The congress advances clinical practice, research dissemination, and international collaboration in pediatric palliative care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Home-based care is preferred setting for most families, improving quality of life for pediatric patients

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Institutions and Public BodiescoreOthersThe foundation works in close collaboration with Italian institutions and public healthcare bodies to promote the implementation of pediatric palliative care services and Law 38/10 across all regions.
• Foundations and Scientific SocietiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with foundations and scientific societies operating in the healthcare sector, sharing similar values and goals to develop projects and organize initiatives for the improvement of palliative care services.
• Healthcare Professionals and ExpertscoreOthersThe foundation works with top national and international professionals in pain therapy and pediatric palliative care to develop initiatives and projects.
• Regional Maruzza AssociationscoreOthersNetwork of regional associations (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Marche, Basilicata, Liguria, Lombardia) working at community level to raise awareness of pediatric palliative care.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fondazione ANT Italia ONLUS: One of Italy's largest non-profit foundations providing free palliative care and oncology assistance at home. Comparable in mission (home-based palliative care), donation-driven revenue model, and Italian geographic scope, though ANT primarily serves adults with cancer.
• Fondazione Hospice: Italian non-profit foundation supporting palliative and hospice care. Comparable in non-profit status, Italian mission geography, and focus on end-of-life care, though with a broader adult focus rather than pediatric specialization.
• Together for Short Lives: Leading UK charity dedicated to supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Highly comparable in pediatric palliative care mission, advocacy, training, and donation-driven funding model, serving as an international reference organization.
• VIDAS: Italian non-profit foundation providing palliative care and hospice services, primarily in Lombardy. Both organizations are Italy-based palliative care charities, though VIDAS focuses on adult care and home-based services, while Fondazione Maruzza specializes in pediatric palliative care.
• Helen & Douglas House: UK-based children's hospice charity providing palliative and end-of-life care for children. Directly comparable in pediatric palliative care specialization, hospice and home-based care model, and non-profit fundraising structure.
• L'Associazione Italiana Cure Palliative (SICP): Italian scientific society for palliative care professionals. Both organizations collaborate on advancing pediatric palliative care in Italy, with overlapping educational programs, congresses, and policy advocacy for Law 38/10 implementation.

Broad incumbents

• Fondazione Telethon: Major Italian non-profit supporting research on rare genetic diseases affecting children. Comparable in Italian non-profit status, pediatric focus, fundraising-driven model, and public recognition for medical/children's causes.
• European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC): Pan-European palliative care organization focused on research, education, and policy advocacy. Comparable in palliative care education and congress activities, though operating at a broader European scale rather than a national pediatric focus.
• Make-A-Wish Italia: Italian branch of major international non-profit granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. Comparable in serving children with serious illnesses, donation-driven funding model, and Italian operational footprint, though different mission focus.

Emerging players

• Associazione Italiana per la Solidarietà - Bambino in Ospedale (ABIO): Italian non-profit supporting hospitalized children and their families. Comparable in nonprofit charitable structure serving pediatric populations, though focused on hospital stays rather than pediatric palliative care specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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