Fundación SER

What Fundación SER does

Fundación SER is a Spanish non-profit foundation (legal entity: FUNDACIÓN SER, NIF G82725516), headquartered at Paseo del Pintor Rosales 46, Madrid, that delivers social services to adults with intellectual disabilities and their families. Founded in 2000 and operating with approximately 62 employees, the foundation runs a network of four occupational centers (Centros Ocupacionales ESTAR Los Yébenes, ESTAR 5, Pintor Rosales in Madrid, and ESTAR 4 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), four supervised apartments (Pisos Tutelados Renacer 2, 3, 5, and 8 in Madrid), and two functional homes (Hogares Funcionales Renacer 6-7 in Gran Canaria), providing day programs, residential support, leisure and sports activities, labor insertion services, and guardianship.

The foundation's business model is community-led and grant-funded rather than commercial. Income is derived from three streams: (1) recurring public-sector subsidies and competitive grants from the Comunidad de Madrid, Gobierno de Canarias, Servicio Canario de Empleo, and SEPE — including a €118,972.90 SCE grant awarded in 2025 for labor insertion; (2) recurring affiliation fees from individual members; and (3) one-time and periodic donations collected via bank transfer, Bizum, and in-person at offices. Donations and member fees qualify for Spanish tax deductions (25% individual, 35% corporate). Service delivery relies on a modest technology footprint — a WordPress website, Facebook/Instagram presence, community radio programs on Radio Vallekas 107.5 FM, and standard office tools — with no proprietary software or AI/ML capabilities.

The foundation maintains partnerships with the parent Asociación SER, FEAPS Madrid, FEDDI, FEMADDI, Fundación la Caixa, Fundación A LA PAR, AMAPAD, and the European Union (Next Generation funds / Plan de Recuperación). Operating status is active with current 2026 news output. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the foundation has no parent company, no funding rounds in the venture sense, and no M&A activity.

Name

Fundación SER

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN SER

Website

https://fundacion-ser.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fundación SER is a Madrid-based Spanish non-profit foundation operating four occupational centers, supervised apartments, and functional homes across Madrid and Gran Canaria, providing day programs, residential care, leisure/sports, and labor insertion services to adults with intellectual disabilities, funded primarily by public subsidies and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Disability social services
• Occupational day programs
• Supported employment services
• Supervised housing services
• Leisure and sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid, Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Sector Subsidies and Grants: The foundation receives recurring subsidies and grants from public administrations including the Comunidad de Madrid, Gobierno de Canarias, Servicio Canario de Empleo (SCE), and Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE). These subsidies fund specific programs such as labor insertion, occupational centers, and supervised housing (homes and apartments).
2. Member/Affiliate Fees: Affiliation fees from individual members provide ongoing support to the foundation's various projects and services. Members receive tax deduction benefits (25% for individuals, 35% for companies under Spanish law).
3. Donations: One-time and periodic donations from individuals and organizations, collected via bank transfer, Bizum, and in-person at offices. Donations qualify for tax deductions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fundación SER is a non-profit foundation that delivers direct social services to adults with intellectual disabilities and their families across Madrid and the Canary Islands. Its core offerings include day programs through occupational centers, supervised housing in apartments and functional homes, labor insertion programs, and structured leisure and sports activities. Services are publicly funded through government subsidies (plazas concertadas with Comunidad de Madrid and Servicio Canario de Empleo) and supplemented by member fees and private donations.

Product overview

Fundación SER is a non-profit foundation (Fundación) that provides social services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Spain. The organization operates a network of occupational centers, residential homes, leisure services, and labor insertion programs across Madrid and the Canary Islands. These are social welfare services, not technology products or software platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Occupational Center Services (Centros Ocupacionales) Day programs for adults with intellectual disabilities delivered through four centers: ESTAR Los Yébenes, ESTAR 5, Pintor Rosales (Madrid), and ESTAR 4 (Gran Canaria). Services are publicly funded under plazas concertadas with regional governments.
• Supervised Housing (Pisos Tutelados) Supervised apartments (Renacer 2, 3, 5, 8) in Madrid providing residential support for 22 adults with intellectual disabilities. Places are contracted through the Comunidad de Madrid.
• Functional Homes (Hogares Funcionales Renacer 6-7) Residential functional homes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria providing supported living arrangements for adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Leisure and Sports Service (Ocio y Deporte) Structured leisure, recreation, cultural, and sports programs for users including football sala teams (Fundación SER A and B), dance groups (Danza Vallecas Gamonal), yoga, capoeira, and inclusive sports events such as the XII Sports Day of Occupational Centers.
• Labor Insertion Programs (Programas de Inserción Laboral) Supported employment and labor insertion programs funded through annual grants from Servicio Canario de Empleo and SEPE. In 2025, a 118,972.90 euros grant funded 6 job contracts for 10 months. Includes training pathways such as the 2012 Housekeeping Course (Camareras de Pisos) with Meliá Hotels.
• Information, Orientation, and Guardianship Services Centralized information service, family orientation, and guardianship (asistencia) services for adults with intellectual disabilities, including ethical code-based support and legal protection measures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180 athletes participated in the XII Sports Day across Madrid occupational centers.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor, core and major.

• Fundación A LA PARnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Fundación A LA PAR, through the UAVDI (Unidad de Atención a Víctimas con Discapacidad Intelectual), delivered training on gender-based violence prevention and inclusive sports to Fundación SER's occupational centers in April 2026. Residents from supervised apartments also participated.
• AMAPAD (Agencia Madrileña de Atención a Personas con Discapacidad)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The Director General of AMAPAD visited Fundación SER's centers in 2026, indicating an active working relationship with the Madrid disability services agency.
• Deportista Solidarios en RedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Platform dedicated to promoting social projects through sports practice, collaborating with Fundación SER's Sports Section for events such as the Peñalara Peak ascent challenge in 2013.
• Fundación CEHAT (Confederación Española de Hoteles y Alojamientos Turísticos)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Fundación CEHAT partnered with Fundación ONCE and Meliá Hoteles International on the I Edition of the Housekeeping Course for People with Intellectual Disabilities (2012). Three users from Fundación SER's labor insertion programs participated in the theoretical and practical training in Meliá hotels.
• Fundación ONCEnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnered with Fundación CEHAT and Meliá Hoteles International in the 2012 Housekeeping Course for people with intellectual disabilities, supporting training and certification for three Fundación SER users.
• Meliá Hoteles InternationalnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Provided practical training placements in its hotels for three Fundación SER users completing the I Edition Housekeeping Course. Users received diplomas as 'Camareras de Pisos' upon completion.
• Asociación SER (SER-ESTAR-RESPONDER)coreOthersThe parent association for people with intellectual disability SER (SER-ESTAR-RESPONDER), legally established in 1982 and declared an entity of public utility on 8 April 1994. It operates at national level in the Comunidad de Madrid and Comunidad Valenciana, managing the Centro Especial de Empleo RESPONDER, Club de Ocio ENCUENTRO, and Services of Information, Management and Advisory.
• Comunidad de MadridcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional government of Madrid provides ongoing subsidy and convention agreements for occupational center places (plazas concertadas) and supervised housing, contracting services for people with intellectual disabilities. The foundation participates in policy discussions under the III Plan of Action for People with Disabilities 2012–2015.
• Gobierno de Canarias / Servicio Canario de Empleo (SCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Canary Islands government, through the Servicio Canario de Empleo, provides annual grants for labor insertion programs. In 2025, a subsidy of 118,972.90 euros funded 6 job contracts for 10 months. Also funds the Service Publico de Empleo Estatal (SEPE).
• FEAPS Madrid / FEDDI / FEMADDIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation participates in the disability sector federation network including FEAPS Madrid (now renamed), FEDDI (national sports federation for people with intellectual disabilities), and FEMADDI (Federación Madrileña de Deportes para Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual). Sports teams compete in FEMADDI and FEDDI championships.
• Fundación la CaixamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación la Caixa's Senior Persons Program has collaborated with Fundación SER, providing support for seniors and disability programs. The foundation has also partnered with Fundación la Caixa on various community initiatives.
• Fundación GMPnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación GMP organized an inclusive leisure activity providing VIP box access to an Atlético de Madrid match for six people with intellectual disabilities and two educators from Centro Ocupacional ESTAR 5.
• Yoga SolidariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit organization that promotes volunteering by yoga teachers in associations, NGOs, and other organizations. One of its teachers, Maria Lourdes Alcelay, altruistically teaches yoga classes at Centro Ocupacional Pintor Rosales.
• Grupo Movimento e Expressão (Mestre Madera)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMestre Madera from Grupo Movimento e Expressão has been altruistically teaching Capoeira classes at Centro Ocupacional Pintor Rosales one day per week since 2012, participating in public events such as 'Reeducando a Capoeira 2012'.
• Radio VallekasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity radio station (107.5 FM) in Vallecas, Madrid, that broadcasts the 'Lentejas… dejas' and 'Lo que yo te diga' radio programs produced by Fundación SER occupational center users and staff. Programs are also available online.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Plena Inclusión España: National federation of associations supporting people with intellectual disabilities (formerly FEAPS). Federación-level umbrella for organizations like Asociación SER; comparable mission in advocacy and service delivery but operating as a national network rather than a single regional foundation.
• Fundación ONCE: Spain's largest disability foundation, founded by ONCE (the national blind-lottery organization). Operates a broad portfolio of employment, training, and accessibility programs for people with disabilities nationwide — directly comparable to Fundación SER's integrated service model but at vastly larger scale and with corporate-funded reach.
• Fundación Adecco: Spanish foundation dedicated to employment inclusion for people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Comparable to Fundación SER's labor-insertion line of service, though operates at broader national scale with private-sector employer network.
• Fundación Randstad: Spanish foundation focused on labor inclusion of people with disabilities, with strong corporate employment partnerships. Comparable in the labor-insertion and employment-support domain, though operating nationally and corporate-funded rather than subsidy-led.

Direct peers

• Fundación Prodis: Madrid-based foundation supporting people with intellectual disabilities through vocational training, employment insertion, and residential programs. Closely comparable in mission, geography, and service-portfolio structure to Fundación SER's occupational and labor-insertion centers.
• Fundación Down Madrid: Madrid-based foundation serving people with intellectual disabilities (specifically Down syndrome) through education, employment, leisure, and family-support programs — overlaps with Fundación SER's service categories and regional footprint.
• Asociación SER: The legally distinct parent/affiliated association (SER-ESTAR-RESPONDER) established in 1982, declared public utility in 1994. Operates the Centro Especial de Empleo RESPONDER and Club de Ocio ENCUENTRO — same ecosystem as Fundación SER with overlapping beneficiary population and historical lineage.
• ASPACE Madrid: Madrid federation member of Confederación ASPACE serving people with cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities. Comparable direct-service nonprofit model operating centers and programs in the same Comunidad de Madrid funding environment.
• Fundación A LA PAR: Madrid-based nonprofit foundation providing occupational centers, supported employment, housing, and inclusive-sports programs for people with intellectual disabilities — directly comparable service mix, geography, and beneficiary population to Fundación SER.

Regional players

• Centro San Camilo: Madrid-based social-services nonprofit providing residential and day-program services to people with disabilities and dependent populations. Comparable in service-delivery model and regional dependency, though with a broader health-and-care focus than Fundación SER.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacionSER.org
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacion_ser_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci%C3%B3n-ser

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