Fundación Amigos por Siempre

What Fundación Amigos por Siempre does

Fundación Amigos por Siempre is a Chilean non-profit foundation founded circa 2009–2010 (sources differ on the exact year) and headquartered in Las Condes, Santiago, with a regional office in Puerto Varas since 2021. The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life of people with mild intellectual disability through an integrated portfolio of programs: Inclusión Laboral (Labor Inclusion), Vida Independiente (Independent Living), Inclusión Social (Social Inclusion), Programa Familias (Family Program), Voluntarios (Volunteers), and a regional Los Lagos program. Its labor inclusion work is delivered through the Modelo de Empleo con Apoyo (Supported Employment Model), placing beneficiaries with corporate partners under Chile's Law 21.015 framework.

The foundation operates with 46 employees and a small leadership team of occupational therapists and psychologists, each heading a program vertical. The technical footprint is minimal — a Wix-hosted website and a MercadoPago payment integration for donation processing — and there is no proprietary technology platform; program delivery is in-person workshops, group activities, supported employment placements, and a small set of online workshops and virtual support groups. Marketing and beneficiary acquisition rely on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and a blog ("Por Siempre Conectados"), supported by WhatsApp as the primary direct contact channel.

Revenue is sourced from recurring monthly donations (PAC) at $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 CLP via MercadoPago, one-time donations, and corporate contributions — including alternative-compliance donations under Law 21.015 and tax-credit-eligible donations under Laws 19.885 and 19.548. The beneficiary, family, and corporate employer segments are interconnected: companies obtain compliance and CSR benefits, families receive accompaniment and tools, and beneficiaries gain labor placement, independent living skills, and social belonging. To date, the foundation reports 131 beneficiaries served, 145 labor inclusions, and 62 supporting companies.

Name

Fundación Amigos por Siempre

Legal name

Fundación Amigos por Siempre

Website

https://fundacionamigosporsiempre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Amigos por Siempre is a Chilean non-profit foundation that supports adults with mild intellectual disability through labor inclusion, independent living, social, and family programs, serving 131 beneficiaries and 62 corporate partners across Santiago and Los Lagos.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Inclusion Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Disability social inclusion
• Supported employment services
• Labor inclusion programs
• Independent living training
• Corporate inclusive hiring

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recurring Donations (PAC): Monthly automatic donations subscribed through the foundation's website via MercadoPago. Donors can set recurring contributions of $5,000, $10,000, $20,000 CLP or custom amounts.
2. One-Time Donations: Single donations via transfer or WebPay through the donation page. Used as an alternative compliance mechanism for companies under Law 21.015.
3. Corporate Donations under Law 19.885: Companies can make donations recognized under Chile's Law of Donations with Social Purposes (Ley 19.885), receiving up to 50% tax credit. Also eligible for Law 19.548 corporate donations.
4. Alternative Compliance — Law 21.015: Companies can fulfill their labor inclusion obligations under Law 21.015 by making donations to the foundation, as an alternative to direct employment of persons with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Amigos por Siempre delivers community-based social, labor, and independent living programs for adults with mild intellectual disability in Chile. Its core offerings include labor inclusion under the Supported Employment Model (Modelo de Empleo con Apoyo) and Chilean Law 21.015, independent living skills training, social inclusion workshops, family support programs, and a regional program in Los Lagos. The foundation also provides corporate engagement services that enable companies to comply with Chilean labor inclusion laws through donations or direct hiring of beneficiaries.

Product overview

Fundación Amigos por Siempre is a non-profit foundation that offers a suite of social programs for people with intellectual disabilities. The programs include Inclusión Laboral (Labor Inclusion), Vida Independiente (Independent Living), Inclusión Social (Social Inclusion), Programa Familias (Family Program), Programa Los Lagos (regional program in Los Lagos region), and Voluntarios (Volunteers). The foundation operates using the 'Modelo de Empleo con Apoyo' (Supported Employment Model) to facilitate labor inclusion. Programs are delivered through workshops, individual training sessions, group experiences, and family support activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inclusión Laboral (Labor Inclusion) Labor inclusion program that helps adults with mild intellectual disability find and maintain employment through the supported employment model, in coordination with companies operating under Chilean Law 21.015. Targets beneficiaries and partner companies seeking inclusive hiring and compliance support.
• Vida Independiente (Independent Living) Independent living program providing practical training sessions and group experiences to develop autonomy skills in transportation, money management, cooking, and personal care, targeted at adults with mild intellectual disability.
• Inclusión Social (Social Inclusion) Social inclusion program providing workshops in theater, sports (football, basketball), arts, culture, yoga, and social groups to develop friendships, meaningful bonds, and community participation for adults with mild intellectual disability.
• Programa Familias (Family Program) Family program offering constant accompaniment, workshops, conversation sessions for parents and siblings, and family activities designed to support caregivers and families of adults with mild intellectual disability.
• Programa Los Lagos (Los Lagos Regional Program) Regional program in Puerto Varas, Los Lagos, delivering labor inclusion, social programs, and family support in southern Chile, including local employer partnerships and online workshops. Targets adults with mild intellectual disability and partner companies in the Los Lagos region.
• Voluntarios (Volunteer Program) Volunteer program that invites community members to participate in activities such as parties, museum visits, theater outings, and specialized tasks like video production and social media management in support of the foundation's beneficiaries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 145 labor inclusions achieved
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dimarsa (Puerto Montt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Labor inclusion employer partner in the Los Lagos region. One of three successful labor inclusions achieved in the region. Dimarsa provides employment opportunities for beneficiaries of the foundation's Los Lagos program.
• Hotel Solace (Puerto Varas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Hospitality employer partner in the Los Lagos region. One of three successful labor inclusions. Hotel Solace provides employment for people with intellectual disability through the foundation's supported employment model.
• CasaIdeas (Puerto Varas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Retail employer partner in the Los Lagos region. One of three successful labor inclusions. CasaIdeas employs beneficiaries of the foundation through supported employment.
• Librería Mac-Kay (Puerto Varas)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Pre-laboral practice host providing beneficiaries with early work experience in a retail environment as part of the Los Lagos program's preparation for real employment.
• Supermercado Hott Market (Puerto Varas)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Pre-laboral practice host providing beneficiaries with supervised retail experience as a stepping stone toward supported employment.
• Hotel Bellavista (Puerto Varas)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Pre-laboral practice host providing beneficiaries with hospitality sector work experience in the Los Lagos region.
• 62 Companies Supporting the FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of 62 companies actively supporting the foundation through donations, labor inclusion positions, and inclusive workshops. These partnerships enable the foundation's labor inclusion program under Chile's Law 21.015 and supported employment model.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: US-based national organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across employment, independent living, and advocacy; broader geographic scope but overlapping program pillars.
• Special Olympics: Global movement using sports training and competition to drive inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities; broader mission but overlapping beneficiary population and Chilean chapter presence.
• Inclusion International: Global federation advocating for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities and their families; comparable mission and family-engagement model at a global advocacy level.
• Teletón Chile: Chile's largest disability rehabilitation network offering physical rehabilitation, inclusion programs, and employer engagement; broader disability scope and significantly larger scale, but operates in the same donor and corporate funding ecosystem.
• Down Syndrome International: International non-profit improving quality of life for people with Down syndrome globally through advocacy and programs; adjacent beneficiary population and shared employer-engagement approach.

Direct peers

• Best Buddies International: US-founded global nonprofit creating one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; comparable beneficiary focus and supported employment methodology.
• Fundación Descúbreme: Chilean non-profit focused on labor and social inclusion of people with cognitive disabilities; operates under similar Law 21.015 framework with employer partnerships and family programs, making it the closest direct comparable.
• Specialisterne: Global foundation originating in Denmark that matches people with autism and intellectual disabilities to skilled employment through supported employment models, directly comparable to the Modelo de Empleo con Apoyo.

Emerging players

• Fundación Down Chile: Chilean non-profit serving children and adults with Down syndrome through education, family support, and labor inclusion; overlaps in beneficiary type and corporate partnership channel but narrower condition focus.

Regional players

• APADEIM Chile: Chilean association of parents and friends of people with intellectual and multideficit disabilities, delivering education, rehabilitation, and family programs; directly comparable mission to a Chilean parent-led non-profit structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fundacionamigos.porsiempre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci%C3%B3n-amigos-por-siempre
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacionamigosporsiempre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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