Fundacja Bonifraterska

What Fundacja Bonifraterska does

Fundacja Bonifraterska is a Polish charitable foundation (organizacja pożytku publicznego) founded in 1999 and headquartered in Warsaw, operating as the fundraising and support arm of the Zakon Bonifratrów (Order of Bonifraters / Hospitallers of St. John of God). The foundation supports a network of bonifraterskie healthcare and social welfare facilities across Poland, including five Bonifraterskie Centrum Medyczne hospitals (in Katowice, Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław, and Piaski-Marysin), residential and home hospices in Wrocław, multiple Domy Pomocy Społecznej (social welfare homes) in Cieszyn, Zebrzydowice, Iwonicz, Konary-Zielona, and Prudnik, soup kitchens in Łódź and Warsaw, occupational therapy workshops, family counseling centers, and a rehabilitation center for children with disabilities. Collectively, the foundation supports several thousand beneficiaries across Poland, ranging from terminally ill patients and elderly/disabled residents to food-insecure individuals and families seeking medical or counseling services.

The foundation operates with a lean staff of 7 employees and has no proprietary technology product. Its revenue model is built on individual donations, the Polish 1.5% personal income tax designation campaign, corporate grants and in-kind sponsorships (Leroy Merlin, Zarys, Taurus), government co-financing (Ministry of Family and Social Policy, PFRON), and crowdfunding via Patronite and Siepomaga.pl. Disbursed funds are directed to specific facility projects such as bathroom renovations, elevator installation, medical equipment purchases, and holiday gift programs. Related operating entities include Bonifraterskie Centrum Medyczne (multi-hospital medical company), Farmaceutyczne Produkty Bonifraterskie Sp. z o.o. (herbal pharmaceutical products), and a planned Bonifraterskie Studio Edukacji Zdrowotnej for health education content. The foundation's strategic positioning rests on the centuries-old Bonifraters brand, a multi-channel community engagement approach (social media, quarterly magazine, events, crowdfunding), and direct integration with a faith-rooted charitable order.

Name

Fundacja Bonifraterska

Legal name

Fundacja Bonifraterska

Website

https://fundacjabonifraterska.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundacja Bonifraterska is a Polish charitable foundation (founded 1999) that raises funds and supports hospitals, hospices, social welfare homes, and soup kitchens operated by the Order of Bonifraters across Poland, serving several thousand beneficiaries including terminally ill, elderly, disabled, and food-insecure individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare and Social Care Charity Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Community Food Services (624210), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAB

Community Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYBPAGACAC

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGACAK

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLAJALAF

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Funding, Grants & Program Administration

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Hospice palliative care
• Social welfare support
• Healthcare charity fundraising
• Community care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation raises funds through individual donations from the public, including direct monetary contributions, 1.5% tax designation campaigns, and crowdfunding via platforms such as Patronite and Siepomaga. Donors can contribute to specific projects such as bathroom renovations, elevator installation, medical equipment purchases, and holiday gift programs.
2. Partnership and Grant Programs: Fundacja Bonifraterska receives support from corporate partners and foundations including Fundacja Leroy Merlin (grants for facility renovations), Fundacja Zarys (medical product donations), and Firmy sponsors. Additionally, government co-financing is received through programs such as 'Po pierwsze Rodzina' from the Ministry of Family and Social Policy.
3. Volunteer Services: The foundation recruits and coordinates volunteers who support bonifraterskie facilities including hospices, care homes, and soup kitchens. While volunteers provide services without charge, their engagement enables the foundation to extend its reach and impact.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fundacja Bonifraterska is a Polish charitable foundation that supports hospitals, hospices (stationary and home-based), social welfare homes (Domy Pomocy Społecznej), soup kitchens (Jadłodajnie), and rehabilitation facilities operated by the Order of Bonifraters (Hospitallers of St. John of God). It raises funds through individual donations, 1.5% tax designation, crowdfunding platforms (Patronite, Siepomaga.pl), corporate grants, and government co-financing to fund facility renovations, medical equipment, accessibility upgrades, holiday programs, and direct assistance for vulnerable populations. All beneficiary services are provided free of charge to patients, residents, and food-insecure individuals across Poland.

Product overview

Fundacja Bonifraterska operates as a charitable foundation supporting the healthcare and social welfare activities of the Order of Bonifraters in Poland. The foundation's portfolio includes Bonifraterskie Centrum Medyczne (a network of hospitals and medical facilities offering NFZ and commercial healthcare services), Hospicja Bonifraterskie (stationary and home-based palliative care), Domy Pomocy Społecznej (social welfare homes), Jadłodajnie Bonifraterskie (soup kitchens), and Bonifraterska Sieć Poradni Rodzinnych (family counseling networks). Related operations include Farmaceutyczne Produkty Bonifraterskie (herbal pharmaceutical products), the Kwartalnik Bonifratrzy w Służbie Chorym publication, and the planned Bonifraterskie Studio Edukacji Zdrowotnej for health education materials. The foundation supports thousands of beneficiaries across Poland through these interconnected social and medical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospicja Bonifraterskie (Bonifrater Hospices) Stationary hospice in Wrocław and home hospice services providing palliative care for terminally ill patients, delivered by doctors, nurses, staff, and volunteers. Free of charge to beneficiaries.
• Domy Pomocy Społecznej (DPS) (Social Welfare Homes) Social welfare homes providing long-term care and dignified living conditions for elderly and disabled persons, supported through donations, renovation projects, and equipment purchases.
• Jadłodajnie Bonifraterskie (Bonifrater Soup Kitchens) Soup kitchens in Łódź and Warsaw providing warm meals, provisions, and basic support to people experiencing hunger and hardship, served daily by staff and volunteers.
• Bonifraterskie Centrum Medyczne (Medical Center Network) A network of hospitals and medical facilities providing healthcare services under NFZ (National Health Fund) and commercial arrangements, supported through foundation donations for equipment and facility improvements. Five hospitals hold Ministry of Health accreditation.
• Bonifraterska Sieć Poradni Rodzinnych (Family Counseling Network) A network of family counseling centers in Łódź and Kraków offering free specialist consultations including legal advisors, psychologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and nurses for individuals and families.
• Dom Opieki św. Jana Bożego w Prudniku (St. John of God Care Home in Prudnik) A care home in Prudnik providing care for elderly and disabled residents, currently undergoing room renovations, rehabilitation equipment upgrades, beds, and bedside cabinet installations.
• Warsztat Terapii Zajęciowej (WTZ) (Occupational Therapy Workshops) Occupational therapy workshops providing therapeutic activities, recreational programs, and outings for people with disabilities, supporting their social inclusion and development.
• Kwartalnik Bonifratrzy w Służbie Chorym (Quarterly Magazine) A quarterly magazine published by the foundation covering topics of caring for the sick, healthcare, and Bonifrater heritage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1500 donors mobilized for single projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor and core.

• Fundacja Leroy MerlinnotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 December 2025Fundacja Leroy Merlin, as part of their 'Pomagamy po sąsiedzku' (We Help Next Door) grant program, funded the renovation of two bathrooms at Dom Pomocy Społecznej in Iwonicz. This partnership demonstrates corporate social responsibility in action.
• Firma TaurusminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 August 2025Firma Taurus provided in-kind sponsorship for the XVIII Festival of Recreation and Fun in Iwonicz, supporting the foundation's community integration events.
• PatronitecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPatronite is a Polish crowdfunding platform enabling supporters to become patrons of the foundation through recurring donations. The platform provides a modern tool for co-financing foundation activities and co-creating new initiatives. Patrons receive access to news, project progress updates, and exclusive materials about the foundation's work.
• Siepomaga.plcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSiepomaga.pl is a Polish fundraising platform used by the foundation for project-specific collections including facility renovations, medical equipment, and holiday gift programs. The platform enables rapid crowdfunding campaigns with broad public reach.
• Fundacja ZarysnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerFundacja Zarys has repeatedly supported bonifraterskie facilities with donations of medical products. Total value of donations exceeded PLN 12,500, with supplies delivered to hospices, care homes, and rehabilitation centers.
• Hurtownia PiątkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWholesale supplier that provided professional logistics support for organizing and distributing holiday gift packages to beneficiaries.
• Bonifraterskie Centrum MedycznecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBonifraterskie Centrum Medyczne is a related medical company operating hospitals and rehabilitation facilities in Poland. The foundation supports BCM facilities and collaborates on health education materials and events. BCM operates five hospitals including facilities in Katowice, Kraków, Łódź, Wrocław, and Piaski-Marysin.
• Farmaceutyczne Produkty Bonifraterskie Sp. z o.o.notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company owned by the Order of Bonifraters producing natural and herbal Bonifrater Products. The foundation collaborates with the company on health education content and received PLN 5,000 sponsorship from Fit Challenge activities.
• Zakon Bonifratrów (Order of Bonifraters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Order of Hospitallers of St. John of God (Zakon Bonifratrów) is the founding and parent organization of the foundation. The foundation's primary mission is to support the multi-faceted works conducted by the Order, including hospitals, hospices, care homes, and soup kitchens.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caritas Polska: Polish Catholic charitable organization providing social assistance, hospice care, and food programs nationwide. Comparable as a faith-affiliated charity operating soup kitchens, care homes, and palliative services with similar donor and volunteer models.
• Szlachetna Paczka: Polish charitable initiative supporting families in poverty through organized donor matching during the holiday season. Comparable given the foundation's holiday gift package program (nearly 400 packages) for care facility beneficiaries.
• Fundacja Avalon: Polish foundation supporting people with disabilities through direct financial assistance and rehabilitation funding. Comparable given overlapping focus on DPS residents and people with disabilities receiving care in social welfare homes.
• Zakon Maltański - Maltańska Służba Medyczna: Polish branch of the Order of Malta providing healthcare, hospice, and social assistance. Comparable as another religious order-affiliated charity delivering medical and social care services in Poland with similar donor and volunteer dynamics.
• Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (WOŚP) Foundation: One of Poland's largest charitable foundations raising public donations for healthcare equipment and pediatric care. Directly comparable as a Polish nonprofit mobilizing mass donor engagement through public campaigns to support health facilities.
• Fundacja Dzieciom Zdążyć z Pomocą: Polish charitable foundation providing assistance to sick and disabled children through the 1.5% tax mechanism and individual donations. Comparable as a 1.5% tax-designated nonprofit raising funds for vulnerable populations.
• Fundacja Hospicyjna: Polish foundation dedicated to supporting hospice and palliative care services. Highly comparable given the foundation's hospice support mission and reliance on individual donations and volunteer engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Polish Red Cross (Polski Czerwony Krzyż): Major Polish humanitarian organization providing disaster relief, social assistance, and healthcare support nationwide. Comparable as a broader nonprofit operating food, shelter, and care programs across Poland with established donor infrastructure.

Regional players

• Fundacja Pomocy Osobom Niepełnosprawnym: Polish foundation supporting people with disabilities through rehabilitation, integration programs, and equipment funding. Comparable as a domestic Polish nonprofit funded partly through PFRON co-financing for disability and integration initiatives.

Others

• Pahiatua Polish Children's Reunion Charitable Trust: Polish charitable foundation supporting elderly Polish refugees and welfare beneficiaries. Adjacent comparable as a niche Polish charitable trust providing care and welfare assistance to vulnerable populations through donations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fundacjabonifraterska
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fundacjabonifraterska
• Facebookfacebook.com/zakonszpitalny
• Instagraminstagram.com/zakon_bonifratrzy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-bonifraterska

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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