Inter Cars Foundation

What Inter Cars Foundation does

Inter Cars Foundation (Fundacja Inter Cars) is a Polish non-profit foundation established in May 2021 by Inter Cars S.A., a major automotive parts distributor, as the dedicated vehicle for the Inter Cars Capital Group's corporate social responsibility and sustainable development initiatives. Headquartered in Warsaw with a team of 9 staff, the foundation runs a portfolio of grant and scholarship programs targeting the automotive and mobility ecosystem in Poland. Its core programs include the Akcelerator scholarship for students of technical and vocational schools pursuing automotive, logistics, mechatronics, and IT careers (81 recipients across four editions); Akcelerator Pro grants of up to 6,000 PLN for teachers implementing innovative educational projects (33 completed projects); the Drogowskaz national grant program funding road safety education with a 1,600,000 PLN pool in its 2026 edition; the Inter DOBRO employee volunteering program engaging Inter Cars Group staff; and humanitarian aid including support for Ukraine war victims.

The foundation operates a community-led distribution model, reaching students, teachers, NGOs, public institutions, and partner organizations directly through its website (fundacja.intercars.eu), social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram), and partnerships with Forum Darczyńców, Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego, Fundacja Edukacyjna Przedsiębiorczości, Warsaw University of Technology, and Fundacja Stars4Stars. Revenue mechanics are entirely grant- and donation-based: the foundation is funded by corporate contributions from Inter Cars S.A. and co-funding from partners such as Fundacja Stars4Stars, with individual donations also accepted via the website. There is no commercial product, no paid pricing model, and no revenue-generating transactions; financial reports for 2021-2024 are published on the website but specific figures are not publicly disclosed in the available data. Governance is provided by a Management Board led by Jacek Piotrowiak (President since June 2021) and a Foundation Council chaired by Witold Kmieciak.

Name

Inter Cars Foundation

Legal name

Fundacja Inter Cars

Website

https://fundacja.intercars.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inter Cars Foundation is a Warsaw-based non-profit established in 2021 by Inter Cars S.A. that runs scholarships for technical school students, teacher innovation grants, road safety education grants, employee volunteering, and humanitarian aid programs across Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate funding from Inter Cars S.A. The foundation operates as a non-profit entity funded by its founder Inter Cars S.A., which established the foundation in May 2021 as part of its sustainable development strategy. Revenue is derived from corporate donations and social responsibility initiatives rather than commercial operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Inter Cars Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation that designs, funds, and administers social programs centered on mobility, education, and road safety. Its core offerings include the Akcelerator scholarship program for technical school students in automotive and logistics fields, the Akcelerator Pro grant program for vocational school teachers, the Drogowskaz national grant program for road safety education, the Inter DOBRO employee volunteering initiative, humanitarian aid, and partnership programs with expert organizations. Programs are funded primarily by Inter Cars S.A. and select partner organizations.

Product overview

Inter Cars Foundation operates as a charitable organization established in May 2021 as part of Inter Cars S.A.'s sustainable development strategy. The foundation offers a portfolio of programs centered on mobility, education, and social responsibility: the Akcelerator scholarship program for technical school students focused on automotive and logistics, Akcelerator Pro providing grants for teachers to implement innovative educational projects, the Drogowskaz national grant program for road safety education, the Inter DOBRO employee volunteering program, humanitarian aid initiatives, and various partnership programs with expert organizations. The foundation's mission is supporting the development of accessible, safe, and responsible mobility for people and climate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Program Akcelerator (Akcelerator Scholarship Program) Educational-scholarship program supporting youth development in automotive and logistics fields through mentoring, workshops, internships, financial support, and educational summer camps. Targeted at students in technical and vocational schools in Poland.
• Akcelerator Pro Grant program for teachers of vocational schools and technical schools to implement innovative educational projects developing future competencies among youth, with grants up to 6,000 PLN per project.
• Program Drogowskaz (Road Sign Grant Program) National grant program for road safety education targeting children and youth, providing grants to NGOs, public institutions, schools, and kindergartens to implement road safety projects. Grant tiers include Small grants up to 20,000 PLN, Medium grants up to 50,000 PLN, and Large grants up to 100,000 PLN.
• Inter DOBRO Employee Volunteering (Wolontariat Pracowniczy Inter DOBRO) Employee volunteering program including grant programs, action volunteering, and competency-based volunteering initiatives supporting local communities, run for employees of Inter Cars S.A. and its capital group.
• Pomoc Humanitarna (Humanitarian Aid) Humanitarian aid program providing assistance to those in need, including support for war victims in Ukraine.
• Programy Partnerskie (Partnership Programs) Partnership programs implemented in collaboration with experienced organizations including Wielka Wyprawa Maluchów, Forum Darczyńców, Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego, and others to extend the foundation's reach in road safety, education, and community initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 81 scholarship recipients and 56 mentors across multiple Akcelerator program editions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forum DarczyńcówcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Joined Forum Darczyńców in June 2023, an association of independent and financially autonomous organizations granting subsidies for socially useful purposes. Participated in workshops to develop the 'Declaration of social organizations for climate' signed in December 2023.
• Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego (PBD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2022, member of Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego, working to improve road safety and reduce road accident victims in Poland. Organization is a member of Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) in Geneva.
• Fundacja Edukacyjna PrzedsiębiorczościcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn academic year 2023/2024, launched first joint scholarship program within Stypendia Pomostowe framework, covering 20 students in their 3rd or 4th year of master's or bachelor's studies in fields including automation, electronics, mechanical engineering, and IT.
• Wydział Samochodów i Maszyn Roboczych Politechniki WarszawskiejminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Faculty of Automotive and Construction Machinery at Warsaw University of Technology, which specializes in computer-aided design of machines, active and passive vehicle safety, and hybrid vehicle powertrains.
• Fundacja Dobra SiećminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for scholarship and e-volunteering initiatives. Foundation operates mojestypendium.pl, e-wolontariat.pl, and tudu.org.pl portals. Jointly produced report on vocational scholarships in Poland.
• Wielka Wyprawa Maluchów dla DziecicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation is a charitable partner of Wielka Wyprawa Maluchów, where automotive legends drive Maluch cars to raise funds for specialized help for children victims of road accidents in Poland and education.
• Fundacja Digital UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for education in new technologies, raising awareness of cybersecurity, and helping understand changing world and natural resource exploitation.
• Biznes kontra smog (PWC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst comprehensive business agreement in Poland for social engagement. Employee volunteers conduct free workshops in schools and kindergartens on smog/air quality and climate change topics.
• Partslife Polska Organizacja Odzysku Opakowań S.A.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with Partslife Polska to implement educational campaign 'Choose workshops that care for everything - your car and environment' created by Akcelerator program scholarship recipients. Partslife challenged students to create social campaigns on packaging waste management.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundacja Dobra Sieć: Polish foundation operating mojestypendium.pl, e-wolontariat.pl, and tudu.org.pl scholarship and volunteering portals. Directly comparable as a scholarship and e-volunteering platform foundation, and a confirmed partner of Inter Cars Foundation.
• Fundacja BNP Paribas (Poland): BNP Paribas Bank Polska's corporate foundation supporting education, social inclusion, and environmental programs. Comparable as a financial-sector corporate foundation in Poland with a multi-theme CSR portfolio similar to Inter Cars Foundation's program mix.
• Fundacja ORLEN: PKN Orlen's corporate foundation supporting education, environmental protection, and community development across Poland. Comparable as a large Polish corporate foundation with a multi-program CSR portfolio and stable corporate backing.
• Fundacja Edukacyjna Przedsiębiorczości: Polish foundation running the Stypendia Pomostowe scholarship program and educational partnerships. Directly comparable as a scholarship-granting foundation and a confirmed operational partner of Inter Cars Foundation.
• Fundacja Toyota (Toyota Poland Foundation): Toyota Motor Poland's corporate foundation supporting road safety, education, and community programs. Highly comparable as an automotive corporate foundation in Poland operating multi-program CSR with similar mobility/road-safety orientation.
• Partnerstwo dla Bezpieczeństwa Drogowego: Polish road safety partnership organization and member of the Global Road Safety Partnership in Geneva. Directly comparable as a road safety partner organization operating in Poland, and a confirmed strategic partner of Inter Cars Foundation.

Others

• Forum Darczyńców w Polsce: Polish association of independent grantmaking foundations and corporate-giving organizations. Comparable as a sector membership body for Polish foundations and a confirmed partner of Inter Cars Foundation since June 2023.

Broad incumbents

• Polska Fundacja Narodowa: Polish national foundation supporting culture, heritage, and societal programs. Comparable as a large Polish grantmaking foundation, though operating at a broader scope than the mobility-focused Inter Cars Foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpgNpRs28yFhKTSVnBrtqNQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/intercarsfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-inter-cars
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacjaintercars
• TikToktiktok.com/@fundacjaintercars

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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