Fundacja GOPR

What Fundacja GOPR does

Fundacja GOPR (Fundacja Górskiego Ochotniczego Pogotowia Ratunkowego) is a Polish non-profit foundation established on January 5, 2016, to support GOPR, the volunteer mountain rescue service that has operated since 1952. Headquartered in Zakopane with a correspondence office in Wrocław, the foundation coordinates fundraising and operational support across all 7 GOPR regional groups (Beskidy, Bieszczady, Jura, Karkonosze, Krynica, Podhale, Sudecka) and is registered in Poland's National Court Register (KRS: 0000607021) under the Act on Public Benefit Activity and Volunteering. The foundation bridges an estimated ~60% funding gap not covered by state subsidies, enabling equipment procurement (defibrillators, ultrasound devices, rescue sleds), rescuer training, preventive safety education, and infrastructure modernization for approximately 2,000+ annual rescue operations.

The foundation operates the free RATUNEK mobile application — available on Google Play, Apple App Store, and Microsoft Store — which connects users in distress with GOPR rescuers and transmits GPS location coordinates for rapid response. It runs Akademia GOPR (akademia.gopr.pl), an educational platform offering courses in mountain safety, ski touring, avalanche safety, and first aid. Programmatic offerings include the annual Biwak Letni (summer camp) and Biwak Zimowy (winter camp, 1000 PLN fee) training programs, the 'Kręcą mnie góry' cycling safety event, a scholarship fund for children of fallen rescuers, and the Bieg Górski GOPR orientation race. Technology partners include Future Processing (web infrastructure), while strategic partners include PZU, TAURON Polska Energia, PKN ORLEN, Maxi Zoo Polska, Brubeck, and the Polish Ministry of Interior and Administration.

The foundation employs 8 people and generates revenue through diversified streams: 1.5% personal income tax designations (1,778,941 PLN in the most recent period), direct donations via tpay/Siepomaga/Allegro Charytatywni, corporate sponsorships, training fees, e-commerce merchandise (including '#jestemzgór' products), and charity auctions (e.g., 'Dzień z Ratownikami GOPR' raising 6,021 PLN in 2025). The foundation is governed by a Board led by President Jan Wysocki and Vice Presidents Katarzyna Tyszecka and Tomasz Trusewicz, with Chairperson Marta Skórzak leading the Foundation Council.

Name

Fundacja GOPR

Legal name

Fundacja Górskiego Ochotniczego Pogotowia Ratunkowego

Website

https://fundacja.gopr.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundacja GOPR is a Polish non-profit foundation established in 2016 that supports GOPR's volunteer mountain rescue service across 7 regional groups in Poland, funding equipment, training, and safety education while operating the RATUNEK emergency mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Rescue Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Mountain rescue services
• Mountain safety education
• Emergency location application
• Volunteer rescue support
• Outdoor training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zakopane

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Donation Revenue (1.5%): Polish taxpayers can direct 1.5% of their income tax to the foundation. This represents a significant revenue stream enabling equipment purchases, training, and infrastructure development.
2. Direct Donations: The foundation accepts financial donations via bank transfer (BNP Paribas), online payment platforms, and charitable crowdfunding platforms such as Siepomaga and Allegro Charytatywni.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate partners provide financial support, equipment donations, and co-funding for educational programs. PZU co-finances preventive activities; TAURON supports training programs.
4. Training Fees: The foundation charges fees for specialized training programs such as Biwak Zimowy (1000 PLN per person), while maintaining free access to basic safety education and workshops.
5. E-commerce Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including '#jestemzgór' products and rescue equipment through online shop and partner retailers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fundacja GOPR is a non-profit foundation that raises funds and operates programs to support the Polish volunteer mountain rescue service (GOPR). Its core offerings include the free RATUNEK mobile app for emergency GPS location transmission to rescuers, the Akademia GOPR training platform for mountain safety courses, and structured educational programs such as summer camps (Biwak Letni), winter camps (Biwak Zimowy), cycling safety events, and a scholarship fund for children of fallen rescuers. All activities are funded through tax-designated donations (1.5% of income tax), corporate sponsorships, and individual contributions.

Product overview

Fundacja GOPR operates as a non-profit foundation supporting the Polish Mountain Volunteer Rescue Service (Górskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe, GOPR) since 1952. The foundation's offerings center on the free Aplikacja Ratunek mobile app for emergency location sharing with rescuers, combined with Akademia GOPR educational programs including courses, summer camps (Biwak Letni), winter camps (Biwak Zimowy), and cycling safety events. Additional programs include a scholarship fund for children of fallen rescuers and preventive mountain safety education. The foundation also supports equipment procurement, scientific research, and infrastructure development for GOPR rescue operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akademia GOPR: Training academy offering courses and workshops on mountain safety, rescue skills, and outdoor activities conducted by GOPR rescuers.
• Ratunek App
• Biwak Letni GOPR
• Biwak Zimowy GOPR

Products and services

• Aplikacja Ratunek (RATUNEK Mobile App)

Quantifiable outcome

• Fundacja GOPR enabled the purchase of life-saving equipment including defibrillators, ultrasound devices, rescue sleds, pharmaceutical supplies, and rescue stretchers.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerstwo Spraw Wewnętrznych i AdministracjicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ministry co-finances GOPR rescue operations as part of national emergency response system.
• Maxi Zoo PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20175+ year partnership through 'Przyjaźń Łączy – Wspólnie dla Zwierząt' charity campaign. Supports rescue dog training, equipment, veterinary care, and training facility development. Has raised over 100,000 PLN annually for canine rescue operations.
• PZUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor partner of Akademia GOPR providing co-funding for preventive safety programs. PZU supports educational events and equipment through its preventive fund.
• Future ProcessingcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner responsible for website development and digital infrastructure support for the foundation.
• LOGmasterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics partner supporting operational logistics for foundation activities and events.
• HiStoriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner producing documentary and promotional content about GOPR rescue operations.
• BeDigitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner supporting digital communications and content marketing.
• ProwlyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing PR and communications platform services.
• BrubeckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquipment partner providing thermal clothing and gear for rescuers. Co-founded #jestemzgór #wspieramgopr campaign with limited edition merchandise.
• Motorpol WrocławminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotor partner providing vehicle support for GOPR operations (Volkswagen, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA brands).
• Majesty SkisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSki equipment partner providing touring ski equipment for winter training workshops during Biwak Zimowy events.
• TAURON Polska EnergiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partner providing joint educational projects on mountain safety, support for Dzień Ratownika Górskiego, and specialized training for employees through TAURON Rescue Team program.
• Plus (Polkomtel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications partner supporting rescue communications and emergency contact initiatives.
• PKN ORLENcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuel and energy partner supporting GOPR operations and safety events.
• Sklepy Górskie SkalnikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor equipment retailer partner providing gear support for events and rescue operations.
• Górskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (GOPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization. The foundation was established by GOPR Main Board to support rescue operations, training, equipment, and infrastructure. All foundation activities support GOPR regional groups.
• CBT CentrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health partner providing psychological support services for GOPR rescuers.
• Góry dla CiebieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia patron providing coverage for mountain safety content and educational materials.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Polska: Major Polish charity with similar reliance on 1.5% tax donations, public fundraising, and corporate partnerships. Comparable scale and funding mechanism, though mission is humanitarian aid and social welfare rather than mountain rescue.
• Górskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (GOPR): Parent operating organization supported by Fundacja GOPR. Comparable as the established incumbent volunteer mountain rescue service whose brand, regional groups, and operational infrastructure the foundation was created to finance.
• Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy (WOŚP): Poland's largest charitable foundation, also reliant on mass donor mobilization and the 1.5% tax designation. Comparable fundraising mechanics and national brand visibility, though focused on healthcare rather than rescue.
• Polski Czerwony Krzyż (PCK): Polish Red Cross — comparable as a large national humanitarian organization with training programs, volunteer base, and similar donation/fundraising channels.

Regional players

• Bergwacht Bayern: Bavarian mountain rescue service — comparable volunteer-driven mountain rescue model, donor-financed equipment program, and preventive safety education mandate in a different geography.
• Bergrettung Tirol: Tyrolean mountain rescue organization with similar volunteer structure, equipment financing model, and educational training programs. Comparable operational archetype in an adjacent Alpine geography.
• Fundacja PZU: Charitable foundation of PZU, the foundation's largest preventive-program co-funder. Comparable corporate-affiliated charitable structure with shared partnership economics.

Direct peers

• Wodne Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (WOPR): Polish volunteer water rescue organization. Highly comparable in mission (volunteer rescue), funding model (1.5% tax designation + donations + corporate sponsorships), and operating structure (regional groups, training, preventive education).
• Tatrzańskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (TOPR): Sister volunteer mountain rescue organization covering the Polish Tatra Mountains. Directly comparable as a regional mountain rescue charity with similar volunteer-driven rescue model, government co-financing structure, and donor-funded equipment program.

Others

• ICAR (International Commission for Alpine Rescue): International coordination body for mountain rescue organizations. Comparable as a peer in mountain safety mission and research collaboration, though operating as a coordinating association rather than a fundraising foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fundacjaGOPR
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4xbFRjubVJhDExJggrE_Xw
• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacjaGOPR
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacjagopr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-gopr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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