Fundacja ING Dzieciom

What Fundacja ING Dzieciom does

Fundacja ING Dzieciom is a Polish corporate charitable foundation established on April 18, 1991 (originally as Fundacja Banku Śląskiego, renamed in 2005 following ING Bank Śląski sponsorship) and headquartered at ul. Chorzowska 50, Katowice. It operates as the primary charitable vehicle of ING Bank Śląski, with registered status as an Organizacja Pożytku Publicznego (Public Benefit Organization, KRS 0000103267). The foundation's mission centres on equalising life opportunities for Polish children and youth, with particular focus on those with disabilities, from disadvantaged backgrounds, or from difficult life circumstances. Its core programmes include Turnusy Uśmiechu (Smile Camps), a residential therapy, education, and recreation programme for children with special needs delivered at the foundation's Wisła centre (over 250 camps held since 2005 with nearly 12,000 participants); Wolontariat ING, a structured employee volunteering programme that grants every ING employee 8 paid hours for community projects; Pomarańczowa Siła, which funds sports activities for children with disabilities via grants of 10,000 PLN per organisation; and a publications portfolio including bibliotherapeutic books such as 'Kosmita' (for families with autistic children) and 'Lucjan lew, jakiego nie było' (for children with oncological diseases), distributed free to schools, NGOs, and families nationwide.

The foundation has no proprietary technology stack; its digital footprint consists of a website (www.ingdzieciom.pl), Facebook and LinkedIn presence, email newsletters, and cookie-based web analytics (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics). Educational content is delivered through Genially interactive scenarios and Spotify for audiobook hosting. No AI/ML capability is present or indicated. The technology underpins programme delivery but is not itself a product or competitive differentiator.

Financially, the foundation operates as a non-profit with no commercial revenue. Inflows consist of (a) ongoing financial support from founding sponsor ING Bank Śląski, including matching donations tied to employee event participation; (b) ING Group support during crises (notably 2M+ PLN during COVID-19 hospital relief); (c) public donations via bank transfer and the regulated 1.5% personal income tax donation channel; and (d) volunteer and pro-bono technical support from ING Tech Poland. Outflows are grants to NGOs, schools, sports clubs, and hospitals, plus free educational materials. The foundation's operational model rests on a unique three-way alignment: corporate sponsor provides capital, ING employees provide volunteer labour (5,000+ active), and Polish civil society organisations deliver ground-level programmes. All programmes and materials are provided free of charge to end beneficiaries, with no commercial pricing model in place.

Name

Fundacja ING Dzieciom

Legal name

Fundacja ING Dzieciom

Website

https://ingdzieciom.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundacja ING Dzieciom is a Polish corporate foundation, established in 1991 by ING Bank Śląski, that delivers charitable programmes — including Smile Camps, employee volunteering, disability sports grants, and free educational materials — to children and youth throughout Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate charitable foundation services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Corporate philanthropy
• Children welfare programs
• Charitable foundation services
• Youth education grants
• Community outreach programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Katowice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from ING Bank Śląski: As a corporate foundation established by ING Bank Śląski, the foundation receives ongoing financial support from the bank. The bank also matches employee participation in runs/events by donating to the foundation.
2. Public donations via bank transfer: Individual donors can make charitable transfers to the foundation's account (PLN 22 1050 1070 1000 0001 0003 9890). During COVID-19, donors and ING clients contributed to hospital support campaigns.
3. 1.5% tax donation (KRS 0000103267): As a Public Benefit Organization (Organizacja Pożytku Publicznego), the foundation receives 1.5% of personal income tax from Polish taxpayers. Estimated thousands of PLN received annually.
4. ING Group donations: ING Group contributed to COVID-19 hospital support collection (additional 2 million+ PLN combined with Polish donations)
5. ING Tech Poland support: Technical and volunteer support from ING Tech Poland for foundation initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fundacja ING Dzieciom is the corporate charitable foundation of ING Bank Śląski, established in 1991 and based in Katowice, Poland. It runs charitable programs for children, including multi-day summer "Smile Camps" (Obozy Uśmiechu) for children from difficult family circumstances, grants to NGOs and schools, and the development of educational materials and publications. The foundation serves individual children, families, schools, and partner non-profit organizations across Poland.

Product overview

Fundacja ING Dzieciom operates as a corporate foundation with a portfolio of interconnected social programs targeting children and youth development, health, and equal opportunities. The core offerings include Turnusy Uśmiechu (holistic therapy and recreation camps in Wisła), Wolontariat ING (employee volunteering program), Pomarańczowa Siła ING (sports activation for children with disabilities), and a publications suite (bibliotherapeutic books, ecological education materials, and teacher guides). These programs are supported by two major grant mechanisms: Fundusz Dobry Pomysł (for volunteer-initiated social projects) and Moje Środowisko (for ecological education initiatives). The foundation also delivers educational programs including Edukacja Ekonomiczna w Małym Palcu (financial literacy for primary schools) and Bezpieczne Dzieci w Sieci (cybersecurity education), distributed both as digital content and through partner channels like Genially.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smile Camps (Obozy Uśmiechu) Multi-day summer residential camps for children, particularly those from difficult family or social circumstances, providing educational, recreational, and developmental activities.
• Grants for NGOs and schools Grant funding awarded by the foundation to Polish NGOs and educational institutions to support projects benefiting children, education, and welfare.
• Educational materials and publications Educational publications, materials, and resources developed by the foundation to support children's education, safety, and welfare, distributed through partners, schools, and the foundation's communications channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 children helped annually through initiatives
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• Fundacja Teach for PolandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Foundation is a partner of Kids Revolution Retreat initiative - a 3-day developmental trip for young people aged 13-16, where they learn to influence their surroundings and discover emotions.
• Fundacja Sztuki Polskiej INGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint publishing of 'Bałwan w lodówce' book; co-organization of KORONTANNA art competition (2020); joint events like painting workshops in Wisła; art education initiatives.
• Fundacja SynapsismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for autism awareness. Joint creation of 'Kosmita' book for families with autistic children (2008); co-development of guides for teachers and parents of children on autism spectrum; scenariusze for 'Kosmita' for grades 1-3 and 4-8.
• Fundacja ZaczytaniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for developing bibliotherapy scenarios based on 'Lucjan lew, jakiego nie było' book, focusing on mental resilience for children.
• NOSPR (Narodowa Orkiestra Symfoniczna Polskiego Radia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual sensory-friendly concerts for people on autism spectrum and those with developmental challenges and sensory hypersensitivity.
• Stowarzyszenie 'Z Siedzibą w Warszawie'minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint publication of 'Mam zespół Aspergera. Podręcznik dla uczniów i nauczycieli' (Handbook for Students and Teachers about Asperger Syndrome).
• Akademia Ekonomiczna im. K. Adamieckiego w KatowicachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated College Banku Śląskiego (1992-2000). Nearly 1,000 graduates completed the program.
• Fundacja Młodzieżowej PrzedsiębiorczościminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership (1992-2004) for preparing and sharing educational materials about applied economics for teachers and secondary school students.
• Fundacja im. Stefana BatoregominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership (1996-1998) for Internet access for Silesian schools and training IT specialists for NGOs and local governments.
• Centrum Edukacji ObywatelskiejminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership (2017) for creating new concept of Młodzi Przedsiębiorczy program.
• Fundacja Sprawne WspinaniemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Orange Power program for sports activities for children with disabilities. 10 volunteers from ING accompanied children in climbing activities during Therapy Fest - Kids! event in Będkowska Valley.
• Teatr Dzieci Zagłębia w BędzinieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre adaptation of 'Kosmita' book with premiere in January 2010, receiving Złota Maska award.
• Fundacja BRDAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of painting workshops for children from Zaporozhye orphanage in Wisła.
• Various NGOs, schools, and community organizationsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of partners implementing volunteer projects, receiving grants, and distributing educational materials. Includes organizations throughout Poland working with children.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Forum Darczyńców w Polsce: Industry association of major Polish philanthropy organizations, of which Fundacja ING Dzieciom is a member (since 2018). Functions as an enabling/comparator body rather than a direct grantmaking competitor.

Direct peers

• Fundacja ORLEN: Corporate foundation of Poland's largest energy company (PKN ORLEN). Comparable as a large corporate foundation running multi-million PLN grant programs, employee volunteering, and nationwide community initiatives.
• Fundacja PZU: Corporate foundation of Poland's largest insurer (PZU). Operates as a grantmaking and program-delivery foundation focused on health, safety, and education - directly comparable as a Polish insurance-company-backed philanthropic vehicle targeting similar beneficiary segments.
• Fundacja BNP Paribas: Corporate foundation of BNP Paribas Bank Polska. Comparable as a European-bank-affiliated Polish foundation with employee volunteering, education grants, and community programs targeting youth and inclusion.
• Fundacja Santander Bank Polska: Corporate foundation of Santander Bank Polska. Direct peer as another international-bank-affiliated Polish foundation running employee volunteering (similar to Wolontariat ING) and education-focused grant programs.
• Fundacja Polsat: Corporate foundation associated with Polsat, Poland's largest private broadcaster. Comparable as a major Polish corporate foundation funding children's health, education, and inclusion programs at national scale.
• Fundacja mBanku: Corporate foundation of mBank, one of Poland's largest banks. Comparable as another Polish bank-affiliated corporate foundation funding education, science, and social programs through grants and employee volunteering.
• Fundacja LOTTO im. Henryka Konwińskiego: Corporate foundation of Poland's national lottery operator. Comparable peer running large-scale grant programs for social welfare, health, and education with nationwide reach and multi-million PLN annual disbursements.
• Fundacja PKO Banku Polskiego: Corporate foundation of Poland's largest state-controlled bank. Comparable peer in scope, structure, and program mix (education, culture, social welfare), with similar employee volunteer engagement and 1.5% tax eligibility.

Broad incumbents

• Fundacja Aviva: Corporate foundation associated with Aviva (formerly Aviva Poland). Comparable as an insurance-company-affiliated foundation operating in Poland with broader pan-European corporate parent backing, similar to ING Group's role for Fundacja ING Dzieciom.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FundacjaINGDzieciom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-ing-dzieciom

Compliance4 records

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