Fundación Stella Maris

What Fundación Stella Maris does

Fundación Stella Maris is a Spanish non-profit foundation established in 1997 and registered in Valencia (CIF G96593405) that operates a Centro Ocupacional Concertado — a publicly-contracted occupational center — for adults with intellectual functional diversity. The foundation delivers day programs and activities including vocational workshops, occupational therapy, social skills development, sports activities (notably the Hockey Plus initiative), cultural visits, first aid training, and daily living skills training. It is authorized and primarily funded by the Conselleria de Igualdad y Políticas Inclusivas de la Generalitat Valenciana, and holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and the Plan de Igualdad (Sello Fent Empresa) gender equality seal.

The foundation operates from a single physical site at Plaza Cronista Francisco Monblanch, s/n, 46011 Valencia, with a small staff of 5 employees. Its digital presence consists of a Jimdo-hosted website, Instagram (@fundacionstellamaris), Facebook (@fundacion.stellamaris), and a Wallapop storefront where beneficiary-produced artisan goods (bracelets, earrings, porcelain items, keychains, mirrors, and photo frames) are sold. The organization accepts individual donations through BIZUM (code 06453) and direct bank transfer. It maintains an ecosystem of local collaborators including IBV (Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia), Caixa Popular, Fundación Bancaja, the Federación de Hockey de la Comunidad Valenciana, EMT Valencia, and Fundación Deusal, which collectively extend the cultural, sporting, and educational programming available to beneficiaries.

The business model is fundamentally a publicly-funded social services model: the majority of operating revenue flows from a government concertado agreement rather than from fees paid by beneficiaries or commercial sales. Ancillary revenue from handcraft sales and individual donations supplements but does not replace the public subsidy stream. There are no disclosed financials, no external investment funding, no commercial product pipeline, and no technology platform beyond basic web and social channels. The foundation maintains an active transparency program, publishing annual reports from 2023 through 2026 on its website.

Name

Fundación Stella Maris

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN STELLA MARIS

Website

https://fundacionstellamaris.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundación Stella Maris is a Valencia-based Spanish non-profit foundation operating a publicly-contracted occupational center (Centro Ocupacional Concertado) that delivers day programs, vocational workshops, and social inclusion activities for adults with intellectual disabilities, funded primarily by the Generalitat Valenciana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Occupational center services
• Intellectual disability support
• Vocational training programs
• Social inclusion services
• Handcrafted artisan products

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Subsidies and Government Funding: Fundación Stella Maris is a 'Centro Ocupacional Concertado' funded by the Consellería de Igualdad y Políticas Inclusivas de la Generalitat Valenciana. The majority of operational funding comes from government subsidies and public grants rather than direct service fees from beneficiaries.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Stella Maris operates a publicly-funded Occupational Center (Centro Ocupacional Concertado) in Valencia, Spain, delivering day programs, vocational workshops, and social inclusion activities for adults with intellectual functional diversity. The foundation also produces and sells handcrafted artisan goods — including bracelets, earrings, porcelain items, keychains, mirrors, and photo frames — made by center participants to support the foundation's mission.

Product overview

Fundación Stella Maris operates as a Centro Ocupacional (Occupational Center) providing day programs and activities for people with intellectual functional diversity. The center offers handcrafted products including bracelets, earrings, porcelain items, keychains, mirrors, and photo frames that are produced by participants in various workshops. These artisan products are sold to support the foundation's operations and social integration mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IBV (Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBV (Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia) is listed as a collaborating entity on the foundation's website, indicating a collaborative relationship for biomechanics or assistive technology-related activities supporting people with disabilities.
• Caixa PopularminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCaixa Popular is listed as a collaborating entity and likely provides financial or sponsorship support for the foundation's activities and programs.
• Federico Mingels / Fundación DeusalminorOthersFederico Mingels (Fundación Deusal) is listed as a collaborating entity providing support to the foundation's mission.
• Federación de Hockey de la Comunidad ValencianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Stella Maris collaborates with the Federación de Hockey de la Comunidad Valenciana on the Hockey Plus project, an innovative initiative creating a hockey team composed of people with functional diversity. This is an ongoing multi-year collaboration spanning at least 2017 to 2019.
• Fundación BancajacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Bancaja has been a recurring collaborative partner, hosting visits, workshops, and cultural activities at their facilities for center beneficiaries. Multiple events recorded between 2015-2019 demonstrate an ongoing collaborative relationship.
• EMT Valencia (Empresa Municipal de Transportes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMT Valencia collaborated with the foundation on transportation-related activities and workshops, as evidenced by event records from 2022.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Federacion Valenciana de Discapacidad Intelectual (FEVIDA): Valencian regional federation coordinating associations and centers serving people with intellectual disabilities in the same territory as Fundacion Stella Maris. Comparable as the regional umbrella body representing occupational centers and similar service providers.
• ASPAS Valencia: Valencia-based association supporting people with autism and their families through programs, advocacy, and day services. Comparable as a regional Valencia non-profit serving people with developmental disabilities, though focused on autism rather than intellectual disability broadly.

Direct peers

• Asprona: Federation of provincial associations supporting people with intellectual disabilities across Spain, many of which run Centros Ocupacionales. Directly comparable as a network of service-providing non-profits for the same beneficiary population as Fundacion Stella Maris.
• AMADIP Esment: Non-profit organization in Mallorca providing occupational centers, housing, and day programs for people with intellectual disabilities. Directly comparable in mission and service mix (workshops, occupational training, social inclusion), though operating in a different Spanish region.

Others

• Fundacion AENA: Spanish foundation supporting employment and inclusion for people with disabilities, linked to AENA airports. Comparable as a Spanish non-profit foundation funding and operating disability inclusion programs, though with a different beneficiary emphasis and funding base.

Broad incumbents

• Fundacion ONCE: Major Spanish foundation focused on disability inclusion, employment, and accessibility. Comparable as a large, established non-profit foundation operating programs for people with disabilities, although its scope is national and extends beyond intellectual disability specifically.
• Plena Inclusion Espana: National federation representing organizations supporting people with intellectual disabilities in Spain. Highly comparable as an umbrella for disability service providers, including occupational centers like Fundacion Stella Maris, and the leading reference body for the sector's quality and advocacy standards.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/fundacionstellamaris
• Facebookfacebook.com/fundacion.stellamaris
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci%C3%B3n-stella-maris

Compliance1 record

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