Name

Fondazione Uspidalet

Legal name

Fondazione Uspidalet

Website

https://fondazioneuspidalet.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Healthcare Philanthropy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

Keywords

• Pediatric healthcare fundraising
• Charitable foundation services
• Hospital equipment funding
• Nonprofit philanthropic support
• Community fundraising initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Alessandria

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation raises funds through direct monetary donations from individuals, including one-time and recurring contributions. Donors include private citizens such as 78-year-old Agostino P. who donated €5,000 for the MRI project. The 5x1000 Italian tax designation (C.F. 96047140064) is a key mechanism for individual giving with no additional cost to the donor.
2. Corporate Donations and Sponsorships: Companies donate to the foundation through targeted sponsorships, product donations (e.g., Novi chocolate for Easter campaigns), and event support. Azimut contributed €10,000 for a specific patient case. Bvlgari supports the MRI project and event initiatives. Elah Dufour (Novi) donates Easter eggs for solidarity campaigns.
3. Solidarity Product Sales: The foundation sells solidarity products — Easter eggs (from Novi, minimum donation €15), chocolate boxes (minimum donation €10), and lottery tickets — with proceeds directed to specific projects such as the MRI and Ecografiamo campaigns.
4. Public Grants and 5x1000: The foundation receives contributions from public entities and the Italian 5x1000 tax mechanism. Transparency disclosures document donations from ministry-level entities. The foundation has held budget certification since 2013 and publishes annual mission reports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fondazione Uspidalet is a philanthropic foundation (Ente Filantropico) that raises funds from individuals, companies, and civic organizations to acquire advanced medical equipment and improve hospital environments for pediatric care at the Ospedale Infantile Cesare Arrigo in Alessandria. Since 2009, it has completed over 108 projects and invested more than 6 million euros, supporting the treatment of approximately 20,000 children annually. Its activities span fundraising campaigns (5x1000, direct donations), solidarity product sales (Easter eggs, chocolate boxes, lottery tickets), and benefit events.

Product overview

Fondazione Uspidalet is a charitable foundation (Ente Filantropico) established in 2009 in Alessandria, Italy. It is not a technology product company but rather a philanthropic organization that supports pediatric healthcare at the Ospedale Infantile Cesare Arrigo. The foundation's activities are structured around various fundraising projects and programs, including: the Risonanza Magnetica project for acquiring an MRI machine for children; the Ecografiamo project for a high-range ultrasound machine; the Ospedale a Colori project for humanizing hospital spaces; the Nirvana immersive rehabilitation system project; and the Premio Letterario PLUS literary prize focused on youth themes. The foundation has implemented over 108 projects with investments exceeding 6 million euros since 2009, treating approximately 20,000 children annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PLUS - Premio Letterario Fondazione Uspidalet Alessandria Cultura: A literary prize investigating the world of adolescence, open to published and unpublished works that explore the inner and outer world of young people. The prize has three sections: Narrativa (Fiction), Graphic Novel, and Inedita (Unpublished works by high school students).

Products and services

• Solidarity Easter Egg Campaign

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 children treated annually at the supported hospital
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Novi (Elah Dufour)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovi by Elah Dufour, a leading Italian chocolate company based in Piedmont, donates Easter eggs and chocolate boxes for the foundation's annual solidarity campaigns. In 2022, €3,000 was raised through egg sales for the 'Uno sguardo profondo' ultrasound project. The partnership has continued through 2025 and 2026 campaigns.
• BvlgaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBvlgari (Manifattura in Valenza) supports the foundation through CSR initiatives including the 'Corsa dei Babbi Natale' running event in Valenza, in-hospital gift delivery sessions with the Outlaws break dance crew, and direct contributions to the MRI project. Nicolò Rapone, Jewellery Chief Operations Officer, publicly affirmed the brand's commitment.
• Ospedale Infantile Cesare Arrigo (AOU AL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation's primary beneficiary is the Ospedale Infantile Cesare Arrigo of the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Alessandria. The foundation funds equipment, humanization projects, and patient care, while the hospital provides medical expertise and serves as the foundation's reason for existence. Multiple departments benefit including Pediatric Surgery, Pediatrics, Child Neuropsychiatry, and Neonatal Intensive Care.
• Croce Rossa di AlessandriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Red Cross of Alessandria was part of the solidarity network that facilitated the transfer of Mona, a 15-month-old Lebanese patient, to the Ospedale Infantile Cesare Arrigo for specialized care.
• Associazione Ana Moise di AostasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ana Moise Association of Aosta was part of the international solidarity network that helped bring the Lebanese patient Mona to Alessandria for specialized medical treatment.
• Associazione Volontari Ospedalieri (AVOI)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVOI accompanies Mona's family during the hospitalization period, providing support services to the child's caregivers while at the Ospedale Infantile.
• Clown Marameo OdvsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerClown Marameo Odv provides volunteer clown therapy at the Ospedale Infantile and Civile hospitals in Alessandria, working in coordination with the foundation to improve the emotional well-being of young patients. The foundation shares the objective of humanizing hospital environments. Clown Marameo also participated in the 2022 Easter egg campaign.
• Circolo Provinciale della StampacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alessandria Press Circle organizes the Tè Letterario di Primavera and Tè Letterario d'Autunno in collaboration with Hotel Londra and the Fondazione Uspidalet. Proceeds from ticket sales are donated to the foundation's projects. President Marco Caramagna leads the initiative, which also partners with Libreria Mondadori and Bookaliffe.
• Hotel LondrasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel Londra in Corso Felice Cavallotti 51, Alessandria, hosts the Tè Letterario di Primavera and Tè Letterario d'Autunno events free of charge. Owner Giovanna Scacheri provides the venue, tea, and biscuits, contributing to the events' warm atmosphere and community-building character.
• Libreria Mondadori di AlessandriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mondadori Bookshop in Alessandria participates in the Tè Letterario di Primavera as a distribution point for the foundation's piggy bank and as a partner for the first time in 2026, alongside the Bookaliffe group.
• International Inner Wheel Club di AlessandriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Inner Wheel Club of Alessandria organized the benefit comedy musical 'Il mio ricordo più bello' at Teatro Alessandrino in collaboration with Soroptimist International Club and the Fondazione Uspidalet. President Lidia Pezzano led the initiative, with entry donations supporting the MRI project.
• Soroptimist International Club di AlessandriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoroptimist International Club of Alessandria co-organized the benefit theatrical performance with the International Inner Wheel Club and the foundation, supporting the MRI fundraising campaign.
• 2 più 2 CetrasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe vocal and theatrical quartet 2 più 2 Cetra (Erica Gigli, Christian Primavera, Luca Faraci, Simone Guarino) wrote, produced, and performed the benefit comedy musical 'Il mio ricordo più bello' at Teatro Alessandrino. The performance was organized for the benefit of the Fondazione Uspidalet MRI project.
• Teatro AlessandrinosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeatro Alessandrino (Via Verdi 12, Alessandria) hosts benefit events for the foundation, including the 'Il mio ricordo più bello' comedy musical. The theater provides the venue for community-driven fundraising at the heart of the city.
• Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di AlessandriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Alessandria hosted the presentation of Benedetta Parodi as the foundation's testimonial at the Broletto di Palatium Vetus, providing a prestigious venue that underscores the foundation's civic importance.
• Unione Nazionale Arma CarabinierisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourteen volunteers from the Unione Nazionale Arma Carabinieri supported the Easter egg solidarity campaign by the foundation, selling products at city locations. The group's president Carmelo Mendola emphasized the transparency of the foundation's accounts as the reason for their continued collaboration.
• Lions Club di Acqui TermesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lions Club of Acqui Terme organized the 'Spiderman Ama la Musica' benefit concert featuring Mattia Villardita (Spider-Man volunteer) at Palacongressi di Acqui Terme, with proceeds supporting the Ecografiamo high-range ecografiamo project for mothers and children.
• Scuola di Polizia di AlessandriasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner427 cadets of the Scuola di Polizia Antonio Cardile (the largest police school in Italy by area) in Alessandria organized a futsal tournament, donating proceeds to the Ecografiamo project. Directed by Inspector Mirko Oropallo and supported by Principal Elena Gola.
• Associazione La Città Nostra APSsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociazione La Città Nostra APS, in collaboration with Alessandria-based artist Lele Gastini and the Fondazione Uspidalet, donated and installed the 'Panchina dell'Amore' (Love Bench) at the Ospedale Infantile for San Valentino 2026, humanizing the hospital environment with a creative community artwork.
• Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Alessandria (AOU AL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AOU AL is the parent organization of the Ospedale Infantile Cesare Arrigo. Director General Valter Alpe has repeatedly affirmed the strategic importance of the foundation's support for pediatric healthcare investments, emphasizing the synergy between public healthcare and the third sector.
• Outlaws Break Dance CrewsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Outlaws break dance crew (Pavel, Christian, DJ Drake, Gioele, Jasmine from Showlab di Novi Ligure, coached by Keita with Bahija Ait) performed at the Ospedale Infantile during Bvlgari gift deliveries and independently, bringing dance, music, and toys to young patients. The crew has visited the hospital multiple times.
• Local Cafés (Caffè Sospeso Network)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of Alessandria cafés including Caffè Alessandrino, Inn Ale, Bar Roma, Bar Venezia, Antico Caffè, and others participate in the 'Caffè Sospeso' initiative, adding a suspended coffee to their orders whose cost is donated to the Ecografiamo project. This extends the Neapolitan tradition of suspended coffee to pediatric healthcare fundraising.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AIRC - Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca sul Cancro: Italy's largest cancer research charity, funded through individual donations, the 5x1000, and corporate partnerships. Shares Fondazione Uspidalet's reliance on the Italian 5x1000 and a transparent grantmaking model, but at a vastly larger national footprint and disease-specific scope.
• Fondazione Telethon: Major Italian nonprofit funding genetic and rare-disease research, sustained by televised fundraisers and the 5x1000 mechanism. Comparable to Fondazione Uspidalet in its reliance on Italian nonprofit tax designation and community mass-participation campaigns, but operates at national scale and a research-grantmaking mission.
• Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli: Hospital foundation supporting one of Italy's largest university hospitals. Comparable in that it channels philanthropy into a single hospital's equipment, research, and patient care, but operates at significantly greater institutional scale and with broader medical scope beyond pediatrics.

Others

• ALSAC / St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: The fundraising and awareness organization supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the United States. Analogous in mission — sustaining a pediatric hospital through broad-based donor programs — and a benchmark for what scaled pediatric hospital philanthropy can achieve.
• SickKids Foundation: Fundraising foundation for The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Same model of private philanthropy directed to a single pediatric hospital for equipment, research, and family-centered care, providing a useful international benchmark for fundraising scale and campaign design.
• Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity: The dedicated fundraising and grantmaking entity for Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. Highly comparable mission — private donations funding pediatric equipment, research, and hospital environment — but operates in a different geography and at a substantially larger scale.
• Boston Children's Hospital Trust: Philanthropy arm of Boston Children's Hospital, raising capital for pediatric research, equipment, and care programs. Mirrors Fondazione Uspidalet's pediatric-only focus and equipment-and-humanization funding mix, with relevant comparison points on corporate and major-gift strategy.

Direct peers

• Fondazione Bambino Gesù Onlus: The philanthropic arm of the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital in Rome. Functions identically to Fondazione Uspidalet — channeling individual and corporate donations into pediatric equipment and research — but at materially larger scale and with broader international reach.
• Fondazione Ospedale Pediatrico Meyer: Philanthropic foundation supporting the Meyer Pediatric Hospital in Florence, Italy. Operates the same model as Fondazione Uspidalet — raising private donations to fund equipment, infrastructure, and humanization projects at a single regional children's hospital — making it the closest direct functional peer in Italy.

Regional players

• Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Alessandria: Local banking foundation based in the same city as Fondazione Uspidalet. Operates as a regional grantmaking entity in Alessandria and is a direct territorial peer for local CSR budgets, sometimes a co-funder (it hosted the Benedetta Parodi testimonial launch event) and sometimes a competing allocator of community philanthropic capital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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