Fundacja Wspierania Rozwoju Dziecka

What Fundacja Wspierania Rozwoju Dziecka does

Fundacja Wspierania Rozwoju Dziecka (Foundation for Supporting Child Development, FWRD) is a Polish nonprofit foundation established in 2004 in Warsaw, dedicated to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), including Asperger's syndrome. It operates an integrated educational and therapeutic ecosystem comprising Szkoła Podstawowa Wspierania Rozwoju (primary school, since 2004), Liceum Wspierania Rozwoju (high school, launched 2024), two counseling centers (Poradnia Urwis and Poradnia Sfera), a pilot home education program, and on-site therapeutic services including Social Skills Training (TUS), speech therapy, art therapy, sociotherapy, and compensatory classes. The foundation also delivers paid professional training for educators and parents on ASD-specific topics (IPET development, classroom strategies, play-based interventions), and publishes free educational resources through its "Strefa wiedzy" knowledge portal.

The foundation's revenue model is a hybrid nonprofit structure: tax-deductible donations and 1.5% personal income tax designations enabled by its Public Benefit Organization (OPP) status (KRS: 0000217871, since 2005), supplemented by paid training programs (200-600 PLN per participant), affiliate marketing through FaniMani.pl (~2.5% of supporter purchases), and Allegro marketplace auctions. The foundation is governed by founder Ida Pawlicka, President Magdalena Zawadzka, and a supervisory board; it holds no parent company and discloses no revenue figures. Operations are concentrated in Warsaw's Masovian Voivodeship, with distribution through direct service delivery, in-person training cohorts of 8-15 participants, and a modest digital presence (~1,856 Facebook followers).

Name

Fundacja Wspierania Rozwoju Dziecka

Legal name

Fundacja Wspierania Rozwoju Dziecka

Website

https://fwrd.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKAKAC

Autism Classroom & School Program Support (Inclusion/Resource)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAJ

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAL

Autism Teacher Training & Professional Development

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDANAFAD

Autism Spectrum (ASD) Academic & Social-Communication Support Tutoring

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Special Needs & Learning Differences Tutoring (IEP/504, Dyslexia, ADHD)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Autism education programs
• Educational therapy services
• Child development support
• Professional educator training

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and public benefit funding: The foundation operates as an OPP (Public Benefit Organization) since 2005, accepting donations that can be tax-deductible when designated for statutory activities. The foundation receives 1.5% tax designations from supporters (KRS: 0000217871).
2. Paid training services: The foundation offers paid training programs for educators, parents, and professionals working with ASD children. Pricing ranges from 200 PLN to 600 PLN per participant depending on the course.
3. Affiliate marketing (FaniMani): The foundation participates in the FaniMani.pl shopping affiliate program, receiving approximately 2.5% of purchase amounts when supporters shop through their link.
4. Allegro fundraising: The foundation conducts fundraising through Allegro marketplace auctions, selling items like mystery suitcases to support activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundacja Wspierania Rozwoju Dziecka operates dedicated schools (primary school Szkoła Podstawowa Wspierania Rozwoju since 2004 and high school Liceum Wspierania Rozwoju since 2024), therapeutic services, a pilot home education program, and two counseling centers for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Warsaw, Poland. The foundation also delivers paid professional training courses and webinars to educators, parents, and therapists working with ASD children.

Product overview

Fundacja Wspierania Rozwoju Dziecka operates a multi-component educational ecosystem centered on supporting children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The core offerings include Szkoła Podstawowa Wspierania Rozwoju (SPWR), a primary school established in 2004, and Liceum Wspierania Rozwoju (LOWR), a secondary school launched in 2024. Supporting these are a pilot home education program, therapeutic services (TUS, speech therapy, art therapy, sociotherapy), and two counseling centers (Poradnia Urwis and Poradnia Sfera). Additionally, the foundation offers paid training courses and webinars for educators and parents on autism-specific educational topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Szkoła Podstawowa Wspierania Rozwoju (SPWR) Primary school for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including Asperger's syndrome, providing individualized didactic methods and therapeutic-compensatory interventions since 2004. Operated in Warsaw at ul. Podczaszyńskiego 12.
• Liceum Wspierania Rozwoju (LOWR) High school launched in 2024 for students with ASD, offering education aligned with the national curriculum adapted to individual needs and capabilities. Operated in Warsaw at ul. Podczaszyńskiego 12.
• Program Nauczania Domowego (Home Education Program) Pilot home education program for students who have difficulties with traditional schooling. Includes distance learning with weekly tutor sessions, therapy sessions 2-3 times weekly, integrative activities, and individualized curriculum completion. Limited to 10 students per semester.
• Poradnia Urwis Counseling center providing support services for children and families, operated by the foundation.
• Poradnia Sfera Counseling center providing specialized support services, operated by the foundation.
• Szkolenia i Webinary dla Pedagogów (Training and Webinars for Educators) Paid training courses and webinars for educators, parents, and professionals working with ASD children, covering topics such as IPET development, autism in schools, play-based preparation for school education, fine motor skills development, and early signs of developmental difficulties. Pricing: 200-600 PLN per participant depending on the course (5h, 8h, or 16h duration); group size 8-15 people.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• SuperbuzzminorOthersToy/game company listed as a partner/donor, likely providing products for children's activities.
• Winning MovesminorOthersBoard game company listed as a partner/donor supporting foundation activities.
• TM ToysminorOthersToy company partner providing donations for children's programs.
• TacticminorOthersGame and puzzle company partner supporting foundation activities.
• HasbrominorOthersMajor toy company listed as a partner/donor.
• Smart GamesminorOthersEducational puzzle game company partner.
• SmartMaxminorOthersMagnetic toy company partner.
• RebelminorOthersBoard game retailer and publisher partner.
• Mięsny SquadminorOthersLocal business that supported the Family Festival with food donations.
• Piekarnia Młyn OleckominorOthersBakery that donated baked goods for the Family Festival.
• Pracownia Dobrego Nastroju (Agnieszka Burchard)minorOthersVendor that provided support and positive energy for the Family Festival.
• FaniMani.plminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate marketing platform enabling supporters to generate donations (approximately 2.5% of purchases) for the foundation through online shopping.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundacja Synapsis: Polish nonprofit foundation supporting people with autism spectrum disorders; runs schools, therapy centers, and family support programs in Warsaw — directly comparable mission, geography, and service mix to Fundacja Wspierania Rozwoju Dziecka.
• Fundacja JiNP: Polish foundation operating therapeutic schools and day-care centers for children with autism, including specialized educational programs; closest functional comparable in the Polish ASD-school niche.
• Fundacja Autism Poland: Polish nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with autism through therapy, education, and family services; comparable operational profile and beneficiary base.
• Stowarzyszenie Pomocy Dzieciom z Autyzmem: Polish association providing educational and therapeutic support for children with autism, including school programs and parent training; comparable nonprofit model serving the same ASD population.
• Fundacja Scolar: Polish foundation providing inclusive education support, therapy, and training for children with developmental disorders including ASD; comparable integrated service model targeting similar families.

Broad incumbents

• Polskie Towarzystwo Autyzmu: National Polish society for autism acting as an umbrella advocacy and resource organization; broader scope than FWRD but operates in the same ASD ecosystem and offers parent/professional training programs.
• Fundacja Integracja: Larger Polish foundation supporting people with disabilities including ASD, providing education, advocacy, and employment programs; broader portfolio but overlapping ASD and special-education remit.

Emerging players

• Fundacja Krajowy Ośrodek Wsparcia Rolnictwa (KOWR) — Autism Initiatives: Smaller Polish ASD-focused nonprofit offering support programs and training; partial overlap with FWRD's educator training and parent coaching offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/272867793365988
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacjawspierania
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-wspierania-rozwoju

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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