Fundación Mayagüez

What Fundación Mayagüez does

Fundación Mayagüez is a Colombian nonprofit organization (organización sin ánimo de lucro) founded in 2009 to preserve the educational legacy of Ana Julia Holguín and Nicanor Hurtado, founders of Ingenio Mayagüez. It operates an integrated educational ecosystem in the southern Valle del Cauca municipalities of Candelaria, Pradera, and Florida, structured across four action lines: initial/basic/secondary education via CDI Mayagüez (early childhood, ages 2–5, funded with ICBF) and Colegio Ana Julia Holguín de Hurtado (CAJHH, a 70-year-old private school serving 590 students from strata 1–3 at an 80% subsidized rate); 21st-century competencies via World Citizens (English/CLIL methodology), Clubhouse Candelaria (part of the MIT Media Lab-affiliated Clubhouse Network), and SumArte (arts); higher education access via the Mayagüez Ser-Pro scholarship program (137+ active scholars, covering 90% of tuition plus socioemotional support) and La U en tu Colegio (technical degrees for public high schoolers in partnership with Universidad Autónoma de Occidente); and local capacity building through learning communities and an Innovation Lab maker classroom.

The foundation's core technology is pedagogical rather than software-based: a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) educational approach integrated with Colombian national curriculum standards, layered with validated methodologies including the Reggio Emilia-inspired Experiencia Educativa AeioTú (delivered via AEIOTÚ), the MIT Media Lab Clubhouse learning model (four pillars: project-based work, member interest-driven projects, community building, trust and respect), and CLIL-based bilingual instruction. An owned Innovation Lab was inaugurated in January 2026 at Institución Educativa Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria in partnership with Fundación Corazón de Caña, Fundación Celsia, and the Alcaldía de Candelaria.

The revenue model combines four streams: subsidized tuition at CAJHH (80% subsidy covered by Ingenio Mayagüez and the foundation); government co-financing via ICBF for CDI Mayagüez; corporate social responsibility funding and endowment-style support originating from Ingenio Mayagüez; and allied-foundation grants (AFE, El Mejor Lugar Para CreSer, Colombia Se Escribe Leyendo, Fundación Luker, Fundación Celsia, Centro Eduteka). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven rather than commercial: direct service delivery through owned institutions (CAJHH, CDI) plus partner public schools, supported by recurring events such as the CREE conference, English Song Festival, STEAM FEST, and PAIDEIA philosophy forum. Primary beneficiaries are children and youth ages 0–25 from low-income strata in southern Valle del Cauca, supplemented by a secondary beneficiary set of regional teachers participating in professional development.

Name

Fundación Mayagüez

Legal name

Fundación Mayagüez

Website

https://fundacionmayaguez.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Mayagüez is a Colombian nonprofit that operates an integrated early-childhood-to-university scholarship educational ecosystem for low-income children and youth in Candelaria, Pradera, and Florida (Valle del Cauca), funded primarily by corporate parent Ingenio Mayagüez and government co-financing, and delivered through owned institutions and public-school partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Government-Sponsored Scholarships & Exchange Funding (EDAIAOAF)

Keywords

• Educational nonprofit services
• Early childhood education
• K-12 private schooling
• University scholarship programs
• STEAM bilingual education

Headquarters

HQ city

Candelaria

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Educational Services (Subsidized): Operates private educational institutions (CAJHH) providing quality education to students from strata 1, 2, and 3 at subsidized rates (80% subsidy from Ingenio Mayagüez and Fundación Mayagüez). Revenue is reinvested in educational programs.
2. Government Grants and Partnerships: CDI Mayagüez is financed by Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar (ICBF) and Fundación Mayagüez, providing early childhood education services to children in vulnerability situations.
3. Corporate Social Responsibility: Funding from Ingenio Mayagüez's corporate social responsibility initiatives. The foundation was created to preserve the legacy of Ana Julia Holguín and Nicanor Hurtado, founders of Ingenio Mayagüez.
4. Foundation Endowments: Endowment-based nonprofit model established in 2009, with ongoing support from founding organizations and allied foundations for educational programs and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación Mayagüez is a nonprofit organization that delivers a comprehensive educational cycle spanning early childhood through higher education to children, youth, and families in southern Valle del Cauca, Colombia. It operates a portfolio of programs organized into four action lines: (1) initial, basic, and secondary education through CDI Mayagüez (early childhood center) and Colegio Ana Julia Holguín de Hurtado (private K-11 school); (2) 21st-century competencies via World Citizens (bilingual English), Clubhouse Candelaria (STEAM/technology), and SumArte (arts and culture); (3) higher education access through Mayagüez Ser-Pro (university scholarships) and La U en tu Colegio (technical dual-education); and (4) local capacity building through teacher training and learning communities.

Product overview

Fundación Mayagüez operates a comprehensive educational ecosystem spanning early childhood through higher education in southern Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The organization manages a portfolio of programs organized into four action lines: (1) Initial, Basic, and Secondary Education through CDI Mayagüez (early childhood center) and Colegio Ana Julia Holguín de Hurtado (private school); (2) 21st Century Competencies via World Citizens (English language), Clubhouse Candelaria (STEAM technology), and SumArte (arts and culture); (3) Higher Education Opportunities through Mayagüez Ser-Pro (university scholarships) and La U en tu Colegio (technical education in high schools); and (4) Local Capacity Building through learning communities. Infrastructure includes the Innovation Lab maker space at IENSECAN. The organization serves municipalities of Candelaria, Pradera, and Florida, with partnerships including The Clubhouse Network (MIT Media Lab), AFE, El Mejor Lugar Para CreSer, and Colombia Se Escribe Leyendo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CDI Mayagüez: Centro de Desarrollo Infantil providing early childhood education for children 2-5 years in Pradera, Valle del Cauca.
• Colegio Ana Julia Holguín de Hurtado (CAJHH)
• Mayagüez Ser-Pro
• La U en tu Colegio
• World Citizens
• Clubhouse Candelaria
• SumArte

Products and services

• CDI Mayagüez Centro de Desarrollo Infantil (Child Development Center) providing early childhood education and comprehensive care for children ages 2-5 in vulnerable situations in Pradera, Valle del Cauca. Operated by AeioTú using the Experiencia Educativa AeioTú pedagogical model inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy. Co-funded by ICBF and Fundación Mayagüez.
• Colegio Ana Julia Holguín de Hurtado (CAJHH) Private educational institution with 70 years of history serving 590 students from pre-K (Transición) through 11th grade. Open to students from strata 1, 2, and 3 in Candelaria, with 80% tuition subsidy from Ingenio Mayagüez and Fundación Mayagüez. Features bilingual education, STEAM approach, socio-emotional development, and ranks among top 40 schools in Valle del Cauca per Col-Sapiens 2025-2026.
• World Citizens English language learning program for children and youth in Candelaria, Pradera, and Florida, using CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) methodology. Promotes active and functional learning of English as a foreign language, develops multicultural thinking, and strengthens English teaching in the regional educational community.
• Clubhouse Candelaria Extracurricular technology and creativity learning space for youth, part of The Clubhouse Network affiliated with MIT Media Lab. Promotes STEAM learning through project-based work, robotics, art and design, content production, prototype fabrication, and programming, using a 4-pillar model: project-based work, member interest-driven projects, community building, and trust and respect.
• SumArte Artistic and cultural formation program providing access to artistic and cultural education for children and youth. Develops socio-emotional skills through formative processes in various artistic disciplines, provides access to cultural activities, and promotes friendship through creative and enriching interaction spaces.
• Mayagüez Ser-Pro University scholarship program promoting access and retention in higher education for high school graduates from Candelaria, Pradera, and Florida. Covers 90% of tuition, provides semester allowance for transport and food, and offers socio-emotional support. Three modalities: Estudiantes destacados, Excelencia académica, and Mujer STEAM.
• La U en tu Colegio Technical education program bringing university-level technical programs directly to public high schools. Students in grades 10° and 11° at I.E. Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria can earn both a high school diploma and a technical degree simultaneously. Programs include Agente de ventas y publicidad (digital marketing) and Asistencia y soporte en tecnologías de la información (Java, Spring Boot, React JS) delivered by Universidad Autónoma de Occidente professors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79% of CAJHH students outperformed national average in Saber 11 tests (average 345 vs national 319)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundación Corazón de CañacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner foundation in Innovation Lab inauguration at IENSECAN and ongoing educational programs in Candelaria municipality.
• Fundación CelsiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner foundation in STEAM Project diploma and Innovation Lab inauguration, supporting teacher training and educational innovation.
• Alcaldía de CandelariacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Municipal government partner in STEAM education initiatives and Innovation Lab at public educational institutions.
• Universidad Autónoma de OccidentecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner university providing technical programs (Sales Agent and Advertising, IT Support) through La U en tu Colegio program at I.E. Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria.
• Colombia Se Escribe LeyendominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Alliance ensuring reading and writing skill development through expert teacher networks, local authority strengthening, and effective pedagogical resource creation. Joined in 2024.
• Fundación LukercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Creator of 'La U en tu Colegio' program, which Fundación Mayagüez adapted and launched in Candelaria municipality to bring technical higher education to public school students.
• El Mejor Lugar Para CreSercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Alliance of 19 organizations working to close early childhood development gaps in southwestern Colombia (Valle del Cauca and northern Cauca). Focuses on local capacity strengthening, social mobilization, and knowledge management.
• Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar (ICBF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Government agency co-funding CDI Mayagüez early childhood development center for children 2-5 years in vulnerable situations in Pradera.
• AEIOTÚcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2015Nationally and internationally recognized organization operating CDI Mayagüez using Experiencia Educativa AeioTú pedagogical model inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy.
• AFE - Asociación de Fundaciones Familiares y EmpresarialescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Association of family and business foundations that strengthens member organizations through capacity development, collaborative work, and advocacy for private sector practices and public policies.
• The Clubhouse NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993International community of 160 Clubhouses in 20 countries where youth from low-income communities explore technology. Founded in 1993 in collaboration with MIT Media Lab. Clubhouse Candelaria implements the MIT-developed innovative learning model.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fundación Mario Santo Domingo: Colombian family foundation focused on quality education in low-income communities in Atlántico and Bolívar. Operates the 'Escuela de Padres' and scholarship programs analogous to Ser-Pro, with similar end-to-end education model.
• Fundación Sura: Large Latin American corporate foundation (Grupo SURA) with extensive STEAM and early-childhood programs across Colombia, including alliances with ICBF. Significantly larger scope but overlapping programmatic lines (early childhood, STEAM, scholarships).
• Fundación Bancolombia: Major Colombian corporate foundation funding education, employability, and entrepreneurship programs nationwide. Operates at significantly larger scale but comparable mission of regional educational development through public-private alliances.
• Fundación Carvajal: One of Colombia's largest and oldest family foundations, based in Cali (Valle del Cauca), with a broader education-and-entrepreneurship portfolio. Operates at much greater scale but shares the family-foundation model and Valle del Cauca geography.
• Fundación Nutresa: Colombian food-industry corporate foundation supporting nutrition, education, and community development. Highly comparable as a corporate-aligned nonprofit delivering educational programs to vulnerable populations in regional Colombia.

Direct peers

• Fundación Luker: Colombian family foundation focused on education in coffee-growing regions, creator of the 'La U en tu Colegio' program which Fundación Mayagüez directly adapted for Candelaria. Operates with comparable blended model of school partnerships, scholarships, and teacher training.
• Fundación Corazón de Caña: Sugar-industry aligned foundation in Valle del Cauca that co-funded the Innovation Lab at IENSECAN with Fundación Mayagüez. Same regional industrial-CSR model and shared beneficiary geography make it a close peer.
• Fundación Celsia: Energy-sector corporate foundation operating in Valle del Cauca and active partner with Fundación Mayagüez on the STEAM diploma and Innovation Lab. Highly comparable as a Colombian regional CSR foundation co-funding STEAM education.
• AeioTú: Colombian nonprofit operator of CDI Mayagüez, the foundation's early-childhood center, using the Reggio Emilia-inspired 'Experiencia Educativa AeioTú' model. Peer because it directly co-delivers one of Fundación Mayagüez's core programs and operates similar CDIs across Colombia.

Emerging players

• The Clubhouse Network: MIT Media Lab-affiliated global network of 160 Clubhouses in 20 countries that operates Clubhouse Candelaria. Peer in the sense that other individual Clubhouse member organizations (Brazil, Mexico, etc.) deliver comparable STEAM programs for low-income youth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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