Fundatia Inima de Copil

What Fundatia Inima de Copil does

Fundația Inimă de Copil is a privately held Romanian nonprofit foundation established in December 1996 in Galați, recognized as a public utility organization by the Romanian Government (HG 451/2016) and accredited as a social services provider with three licensed services. The foundation operates exclusively in southeastern Romania — Galați, Brăila, Vrancea, and Vaslui counties — the country's poorest region, delivering integrated programs that span education (Day Centers in Galați and Pechea, the "Un Sat, Un Copil" scholarship program serving ~80 children), disability rehabilitation (Recovery Center with a Sensory Garden), crisis response (Ukrainian refugee support centers in Galați and Brăila supporting ~673 refugees over a six-month UNHCR-funded cycle and 400–500 people monthly), vocational employment (the Atelier Inimă de Copil social workshop selling handcrafted goods), and annual summer camps.

The foundation has no proprietary technology platform; digital infrastructure is limited to a WordPress-based website (inimadecopil.ro) with Stripe payment processing, an SMS donation channel (text 'DAR' to 8844 for EUR 2/month), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and an email newsletter ("Povești de suflet și vești bune"). The Atelier operates a separate e-commerce site (atelierinimadecopil.ro) and a physical retail showroom on Strada Traian in Galați. There is no public API, no AI/ML components, and no SDK integrations disclosed.

The revenue model is multi-stream nonprofit fundraising: individual one-time and recurring donations through the website and SMS; corporate sponsorships and CSR partnerships with UiPath Foundation (since 2019), Fundația Orange, Kaufland, BRD Asset Management, Alewijnse, Cargill, Shopping City Galați, Sun Wave Pharma, Damen Shipyards, and ING; institutional grants channelled through FONSS (UNHCR funding) and from HIAS Romania, CARE France, and SERA Romania; social-enterprise sales through the Atelier; and tax-redirection flows (3.5% of individual income tax and 20% of corporate profit tax) enabled by ANAF Decision No. 550/2019. Pricing is voluntary with suggested donation tiers of 50/75/150/300 RON. Annual event-driven fundraising includes Swimathon București (which exceeded an 85,000 lei target by 121.2% in 2026, raising 103,030 lei) and the Banca Regională pentru Alimente Galați in-kind food partnership (delivering 119,374.40 lei / ~7,944 kg of food in 2025). The foundation is governed by a board and led by Executive Director Anna Cristina Burtea.

Name

Fundatia Inima de Copil

Legal name

Fundația Inimă de Copil

Website

https://inimadecopil.ro

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundația Inimă de Copil is a Romanian nonprofit foundation founded in 1996, headquartered in Galați, that delivers day centers, scholarships, disability therapy, refugee assistance, and a social workshop to children and vulnerable families across four southeastern counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG), Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) / Emergency Social Assistance (BPADADAI), Disaster Preparedness, Risk Reduction & Early Warning (DRR) (BPAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Social services nonprofit
• Educational support programs
• Disability rehabilitation services
• Refugee assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Galați

HQ country

Romania

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters through online portal (Stripe payment), SMS (text 'DAR' to 8844 for 2 EUR/month), and bank transfers. Donors can specify cause or contribute to general fund.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnerships with companies for project funding, in-kind donations, employee volunteering, and cause marketing. Includes tax-deductible corporate giving (20% of profit tax) and ongoing sponsorship of children, families, or programs.
3. Institutional Grants: Funding from international organizations including UNHCR (via FONSS) for refugee support projects, and other institutional donors for specific programs (education, health, social services).
4. Atelier Social (Handmade Products): Social enterprise selling handmade crafts (painted mugs, decorative items, textile products) created by vulnerable individuals employed in the workshop. Products sold online and at physical location to generate employment income for beneficiaries.
5. Tax Redirection Schemes: 2.5% from income tax (Formular 230 / Declarație unică) and 20% from profit tax redirected by individuals and companies to the foundation, facilitated by ANAF registration (Decizia ANAF nr. 550/2019).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fundația Inimă de Copil is a non-profit foundation delivering free social services to disadvantaged children and families across southeastern Romania. Its core offerings comprise Day Centers providing afterschool tutoring, warm meals and educational support; the "Un Sat, Un Copil" scholarship program for talented children from poor families; the Recovery Center offering therapy for children with disabilities; an Atelier social workshop providing employment through handmade crafts; Ukrainian refugee assistance programs; and annual summer camps.

Product overview

Fundatia Inima de Copil operates as a charitable organization serving children and families in southeastern Romania (Galați, Brăila, Vrancea, Vaslui counties) through multiple integrated programs. The core offerings include Day Centers providing educational support and warm meals for approximately 50 children; the Un Sat, Un Copil scholarship program supporting about 80 children with bursaries, supplies, and tutoring; a Recovery Center for children with disabilities; a Social Workshop producing handcrafted goods for vulnerable adults; Ukrainian refugee assistance through dedicated centers; and annual summer camps. The organization functions as a unified charitable foundation rather than a platform-based product architecture, with services funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and government partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Atelier Inimă de Copil: Social workshop providing handmade products and employment opportunities for vulnerable individuals, including painted cups, textiles, embroidery, and pyrography.
• Un sat, Un copil
• Centrul de Recuperare

Products and services

• Centre de Zi (Day Centers) Day centers providing educational support, homework help, school recovery, warm meals, and extracurricular activities for approximately 50 children from disadvantaged families in Galați, Brăila, Vrancea, and Vaslui counties.
• Programul Un Sat, Un Copil (One Village, One Child Scholarship Program) Scholarship program supporting approximately 80 talented children from poor families with monthly bursaries, school supplies, tutoring, and family social assistance to prevent school dropout and enable higher education.
• Centrul de Recuperare (Recovery Center) Rehabilitation center providing therapy and integration support for children and youth with disabilities, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, family counseling, and activities in a sensory garden.
• Atelierul Inimă de Copil (Social Workshop) Social workshop providing employment opportunities for vulnerable people through creation of handcrafted items including painted mugs, textiles, embroidery, pyrography, and sewing, sold through an online store and physical shop.
• Ajutor Refugiați Ucraineni (Ukrainian Refugee Assistance) Support services for Ukrainian refugees including access to medical services, social assistance, Romanian language learning, educational support for children, and psychosocial services through centers in Galați and Brăila.
• Tabere de Vară (Summer Camps) Annual summer camps for children providing mountain and seaside experiences, including therapy activities at horseback riding centers and mixed camps bringing together Romanian and Ukrainian children. In 2023, 161 souls participated across five camp series.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 children received Christmas gifts; 50+ children in day centers; ~80 children on scholarships; 12 scholarship students passed Baccalaureate with high scores and entered university
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• UiPath FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership since 2019 for the 'Salt spre viitor' scholarship program. UiPath Foundation provides funding for integrated support packages (scholarships, materials, medical services, clothing, food) for children from poor families. Partnership entering its 5th year as of 2024.
• Fundația OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for projects supporting children with disabilities and educational access. Funded 'Visul meu este la fel de frumos ca al tău' project (2023-2024) benefiting 30+ children with special needs, and library modernization project in Pechea.
• Banca Regională pentru Alimente Galați (Regional Food Bank Association Galați)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2023 for food distribution to vulnerable families. In 2025, received approximately 7,943.78 kg of food valued at 119,374.40 lei. Also participated in National Food Collection campaigns (3,861 kg, 38,610 lei value in 2025).
• Kaufland RomâniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner through the 'În stare de Bine' program supporting projects for children with disabilities and vulnerable families. Also supports sensory garden project at Recovery Center.
• BRD Asset ManagementsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported development of the Counseling and Support Center in Pechea village. Employee engagement and corporate giving program supporting foundation's educational programs.
• AlewijnsesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term corporate supporter (10+ years) of education programs for vulnerable children. Provides funding, volunteers, and event support. Hosted summer camp for 100 children at Eforie Sud.
• Cargill RomaniasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partnership supporting education, development, and well-being of children in Galați communities. Provided books, play spaces, and activities for children.
• Shopping City GalațisupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing partnership for community events supporting vulnerable children and families in Galați County. Organized gift donations for over 100 children including teddy bears and clothing.
• HIAS RomaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Ukrainian refugee support programs. HIAS continued to support foundation's refugee projects, providing technical assistance and funding for integration services.
• Sun Wave PharmasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting educational infrastructure. Renovated 4 classrooms at Slobozia Conachi school (September 2025) affected by floods.
• Damen Shipyards GalațisupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter of summer camp programs. Enabled 30 children to attend summer camp at the sea.
• ING RomâniaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter visible among foundation partners.
• United Way RomâniasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for creating reading spaces for children. Established reading corner in Grivița commune (Galați county).
• Asociația Viitorul în CulorisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that facilitated renovation support for Pechea Day Center. Members provided construction materials (flooring, paint, refrigerator, TV, air conditioners) and labor to renovate the center.
• SERA RomâniasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner since March 2022 in Ukrainian refugee support projects, alongside CARE France and FONPC.
• CARE FranțasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization partner in Ukrainian refugee support projects since 2022.
• ELS Cluj (Homes of Hope)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated to build 6 new homes for families affected by September 2024 floods in Galați County. Joint initiative with volunteer support from Romania, Germany, and USA.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salvați Copiii România (Save the Children Romania): Direct peer operating as Romania's national affiliate of Save the Children, providing comprehensive child welfare services including education support, healthcare access, and refugee response — overlapping directly with Fundația Inimă de Copil's mission across southeastern Romania.
• SOS Satele Copiilor România (SOS Children's Villages Romania): Direct peer providing alternative care, family strengthening, and educational support programs for vulnerable children across Romania, with a similar integrated service model targeting disadvantaged youth.
• Fundația Romanian Angel Appeal: Direct peer providing social services, education, and healthcare programs for vulnerable children and families in Romania, with comparable integrated service approach and corporate partnership model.
• Habitat for Humanity România: Direct peer focused on housing and family support for vulnerable families, with overlapping donor base and CSR partnerships in southeastern Romania where both organizations respond to community needs.
• Fundația Hope and Homes for Children România: Direct peer focused on deinstitutionalization and family-based care for children in Romania, with comparable programs supporting vulnerable children's education, health, and social integration.
• Fundația SERA România: Direct peer and existing partner in Ukrainian refugee response since 2022, operating similar humanitarian assistance programs for displaced populations — directly comparable in scope and beneficiary segments.
• Caritas România: Direct peer providing social services, refugee support, and child welfare programs across Romania through a national network — comparable integrated service model and beneficiary segments.
• United Way România: Direct peer and existing partner of Fundația Inimă de Copil, providing grantmaking, corporate partnership intermediation, and program support for community-level child welfare and education initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision România: Broader incumbent operating nationally with child welfare, education, and emergency response programs, serving as a larger peer in the same child-focused nonprofit space with deeper institutional donor relationships.
• UNICEF România: Broad incumbent operating as the UN children's agency in Romania, providing institutional funding and program partnerships to smaller NGOs like Fundația Inimă de Copil while operating its own child welfare initiatives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/inimadecopilgalati
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundatia-inima-de-copil
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundatia_inima_de_copil

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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