Fundación León

What Fundación León does

Fundación León is a non-governmental, non-profit civil society organization founded in 2003 in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, operating under the legal name 'Fundación León.' It addresses multidimensional poverty across Northwestern Argentina (NOA) through four interconnected program areas: educational inclusion (Programa Futuros Egresados for secondary students and Programa de Becas Universitarias for university students), family accompaniment (Centro Integral de Acompa\u00f1amiento Familiar, or CIAF), active aging (Centro de Envejecimiento Activo and the Provincial Alzheimer Program), and environmental sustainability (Programa de Reciclado con Impacto Social). The foundation serves vulnerable students, families in crisis, older adults including those with dementia, and rural communities, with measurable reach of 31,474+ directly accompanied people, 3,500+ individual sponsors, 500+ volunteers, and 32 active communities.

The foundation operates three physical sites — its Maipú 452 headquarters in San Miguel de Tucumán, Casa León in Yerba Buena, and a CIAF annex in Burruyacu — and delivers programs through partnerships with schools, universities, government bodies and corporate sponsors. Its flagship educational programs are co-implemented with Red Cimientos (since 2009), Banco Galicia and Grupo El Azul (since 2013); the Provincial Alzheimer Program is co-developed with the Tucumán Ministry of Public Health; and the Bolsa de Cuidadores and Tienda Solidaria Le\u00f3n extend the foundation into care-economy and social-enterprise activities. The Observatorio de la Pobreza (OdP Le\u00f3n) provides a research, publication and training layer supporting evidence-based advocacy aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Funding comes from four streams: monthly and one-time individual donations, recycled-materials revenue (100% directed to social programs), proceeds from the Tienda Solidaria solidarity store, and institutional project co-financing from private companies and public donors. The organization does not sell technology products or charge beneficiaries, and it explicitly does not offer AI-powered or API-based solutions. It is led by Executive Director Federico Díaz Marino, with a structured team of directors covering programs, operations, communications, and institutional development, supported by an Executive Committee.

Name

Fundación León

Legal name

Fundación León

Website

https://fundacionleon.org.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fundación León is a 2003-founded Argentine non-profit based in San Miguel de Tucumán that delivers education, family support, active aging and recycling programs to vulnerable populations across Northwestern Argentina, reaching 31,474+ people through 32 communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Educational scholarship programs
• Family support services
• Active aging programs
• Social recycling programs
• Non-profit community services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Miguel de Tucumán

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 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. Individual Donations and Sponsorship: Monthly donations from individual sponsors (padrinos/madrinas) who support scholarship students, as well as one-time donations from benefactors and the general public.
2. Recycled Materials Program: The Reciclado con Impacto Social program collects recyclable materials (paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, metal, electronics) from partner companies. Materials are sold through formal recycling channels and 100% of funds generated are directed to social programs.
3. Solidarity Store (Tienda Solidaria): Sale of donated goods (clothing, shoes, furniture) received through donation campaigns. Proceeds fund wheelchair delivery services and microcredit programs.
4. Institutional Fundraising Events: Annual events such as 'Hacia un NOA Sostenible' serve as fundraising and alliance-building occasions, bringing together over 350 attendees from companies, government, and civil society.
5. Institutional Project Funding: Co-financing and grants from private companies (e.g., Banco Galicia, Grupo El Azul) and public donors for specific programs such as scholarships and the Ciudades Seguras cybersecurity project.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fundación León is a non-profit civil society foundation that delivers free social programs in education, family support, active aging, and environmental sustainability to vulnerable populations in Northwest Argentina. Its core offerings include educational scholarships (PFE), family accompaniment (PBU), Family Integral Care Centers (CIAF), Active Aging Centers (CEA), a recycling/material recovery program, and a solidarity store (Tienda Solidaria), all supported by its own data management platform (Sistema Fénix).

Product overview

Fundación León operates as a civil society organization offering a portfolio of social programs focused on education, family accompaniment, active aging, and environmental sustainability. The core educational programs include the Programa Futuros Egresados (PFE) for secondary education scholarships and the Programa de Becas Universitarias (PBU) for university scholarships, both co-managed with partners like Fundación Cimientos, Banco Galicia, and Grupo El Azul. The organization provides specialized centers including the Centro Integral de Acompañamiento Familiar (CIAF) for family support, the Centro de Envejecimiento Activo (CEA) for elderly care, and the Programa de Reciclado Solidario for environmental-social initiatives. Additional services include the Bolsa de Cuidadores directory, Tienda Solidaria León for fundraising, and the provincial Alzheimer's program. Research and advocacy activities are conducted through the Observatorio de la Pobreza (OdP). The organization does not offer technology products, APIs, or AI-powered solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tienda Solidaria León: A solidarity store selling donated clothing, footwear, and furniture, with proceeds funding wheelchair delivery and microcredit services.
• Centro Integral de Acompañamiento Familiar (CIAF)
• Centro de Envejecimiento Activo (CEA)
• Programa de Becas
• Programa Futuros Egresados (PFE)
• Programa de Reciclado con Impacto Social

Products and services

• PFE — Programa de Fortalecimiento Educativo (Educational Scholarship Program) Provides educational scholarships and academic support to school-aged children and adolescents in Northwest Argentina, helping them stay in school and complete their studies. Targeted at vulnerable youth identified through foundation outreach and partner organizations.
• PBU — Programa Buen Vivir (Family Accompaniment Program) Provides accompaniment and support services to vulnerable families in Northwest Argentina, helping them strengthen family dynamics and access social support. Targeted at vulnerable families.
• CIAF — Centros de Atención Integral a la Familia (Family Integral Care Centers) Physical care centers that deliver integrated family services in Northwest Argentina, combining educational, social, and accompaniment support. Targeted at vulnerable families and their children.
• CEA — Centros de Envejecimiento Activo (Active Aging Centers) Day-program centers for older adults in Northwest Argentina offering active-aging activities, social engagement, and wellness services. Targeted at elderly beneficiaries and their families.
• Programa de Reciclado (Recycling Program) Material recovery and recycling program that collects reusable materials from corporate and community streams and generates revenue for the foundation's social programs. Targeted at corporate material donors, community members, and the foundation's funding base.
• Hogar León (Residential Care Facility) Residential care home providing accommodation and care for elderly residents in the Tucumán region, with caregiver records managed via the Ficha Hogar León system. Targeted at elderly individuals in need of residential care.
• Bolsa de Cuidadores (Caregiver Job-Matching Initiative) Partnership-driven initiative that matches trained caregivers with families needing elderly-care support, including placements through corporate partner arrangements. Targeted at families needing caregiver support and partner organizations.
• Tienda Solidaria (Solidarity Store) Physical retail outlet that sells donated and second-hand goods, with proceeds directed to fund the foundation's social programs. Targeted at community shoppers and donors of goods.
• Programa de Acompañamiento al Alzheimer (Alzheimer Accompaniment Program) Specialized accompaniment program for elderly individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their families, providing support, caregiver guidance, and day-program engagement. Targeted at elderly Alzheimer's patients and their family caregivers.
• Observatorio de la Pobreza (Poverty Observatory) Research and advocacy unit that produces studies on poverty and social conditions in Northwest Argentina, supporting program design and public-policy advocacy. Targeted at policymakers, researchers, partner NGOs, and the foundation's own program teams.
• Talleres de Capacitación (Training Workshops) Training workshops that build practical skills for vulnerable youth, family members, and caregivers served by the foundation's programs. Targeted at beneficiaries and caregivers.
• Casona de la Merced Heritage venue operated by the foundation, hosting community events and serving as a physical extension of the foundation's programs. Targeted at the local community and event participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31,474 people directly accompanied across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundación Cimientos / Red CimientoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Fundación León has been an ally organization of Red Cimientos since 2009 and serves on the executive committee of the network. The PFE (Futuros Egresados) scholarship program is co-implemented with Fundación Cimientos, which supports over 3,000 scholarship students across Argentina. This is the foundation's flagship education program.
• Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for university scholarship programs, research collaborations, and student internships. León staff serve as practicum supervisors for university students.
• Universidad San Pablo de Tucumán (USPT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for student practicum placements and potential scholarship recipients.
• Universidad del Norte Santo Tomás de Aquino (UNSTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for student internships and educational collaborations.
• Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN) - San Miguel de TucumánminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university partner for student internships and skills-based volunteering.
• GlobalGivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational fundraising platform connecting the foundation with global donors and international cooperation opportunities.
• HelpAge InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network partner focused on active aging, providing methodological support and international best practices for the CEA and Alzheimer's programs.
• Red de Alzheimer y Demencias Argentina (RADA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network partner for Alzheimer's and dementia care, contributing to the Provincial Alzheimer's Program co-developed with the Tucumán government.
• Secretaría de Relaciones Internacionales y Empresariales de TucumánminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for international cooperation initiatives and corporate partnership facilitation. Hosted the 'Las OSC y la Cooperación Internacional' working table.
• Gobierno de Tucumán - Ministerio de Salud PúblicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for the Provincial Alzheimer's Program and other health-related social programs.
• Gobierno de Tucumán - Ministerio de Desarrollo SocialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for social programs and community development initiatives.
• Gobierno de Tucumán - Secretaría de EducacióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for educational programs, school-based scholarship delivery, and the PFE school accompaniment program.
• Banco de Alimentos de TucumánminorOthersPartner in food security initiatives and emergency relief programs.
• Cáritas TucumánminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic church social outreach arm, potential partner in community development and emergency assistance programs.
• CILSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil association working on social inclusion and disability rights, potential partner for inclusive programs.
• HIPPy InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational early childhood stimulation program, potentially relevant for family accompaniment programs.
• Fundación ChakaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial development foundation, potential partner for community programs.
• Universidad de ZaragozaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish university partner for academic exchanges and research collaborations.
• Università di BolognaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian university partner for academic exchanges and research collaborations.
• Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish university partner for academic exchanges and research collaborations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HelpAge International: Global active-aging network that is an explicit partner of León, providing methodology and best practices for the CEA and Alzheimer's programs. Directly comparable in target segment (older adults) and care-economy focus, but operates at global scale.
• Cáritas Argentina: National faith-based social outreach organization addressing poverty, education, and family support across Argentina. Comparable to León in mission and program areas but operates at significantly larger national scale, providing a benchmark for what scaled replication could resemble.

Others

• Fundación Navarro Viola: Argentine corporate foundation providing funding support to social programs including León's. Comparable as an institutional donor and grantmaking entity operating within the same Argentine philanthropic ecosystem.
• Banco de Alimentos de Tucumán: Regional food-security partner of León with overlapping beneficiary base in vulnerable Tucumán communities. Both organizations address multidimensional poverty through different but complementary program verticals in the same geography.
• Fundación Pérez Companc: Argentine corporate foundation funding social programs across education and community development, including León's portfolio. Operates in the same funding and partner ecosystem as León's institutional donors.
• AMIA: Argentine Jewish community organization with a parallel institutional and social support portfolio, also identified as a León partner. Comparable as a community-based civil society actor with overlapping social program delivery and donor network.

Direct peers

• CILSA: Argentine civil association focused on social inclusion and disability rights that is also a partner of León. Both organizations share a target population of vulnerable families and operate complementary inclusion and accompaniment programs across Argentina.
• Fundación Cimientos: Argentina's largest education-focused scholarship network and León's core co-implementation partner for the flagship PFE program since 2009. Operates an overlapping educational inclusion model targeting vulnerable secondary students with scholarship and accompaniment methodologies that mirror León's approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LaFundacionLeon
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCA9Q-HeHd9yOBHeCpWkcXLA
• Facebookfacebook.com/fundacionleon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacionleon
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacionleontucuman

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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