Fundació Irla

What Fundació Irla does

Fundació Irla (officially Fundació Josep Irla) is a Catalan nonprofit foundation headquartered in Barcelona and dedicated to preserving and disseminating the historical memory of Catalan republicanism, the exile of 1939, and the political-cultural legacy of the Second Spanish Republic. Named after Josep Irla, the last president of the Catalan Generalitat in exile (d. 1958), and founded in 1997, the foundation serves a primarily Catalan-speaking audience of researchers, secondary-school students, civic participants, and the general public interested in 20th-century Catalan history. Its principal outputs are the Eines magazine, recurring historical-studies publications, an annual awards and scholarship program (Memorials Francesc Macià, Beca d'Estudis Històrics President Tarradellas, Beca d'Estudis Feministes Nativitat Yarza, and Premi Irla de Recerca Històrica al Batxillerat), and the operation of the Casa Irla cultural center in Sant Feliu de Guíxols; in April 2026 it added the Periskopia podcast as an audio channel for contemporary political and historical commentary.

The foundation operates with approximately 9 employees and works through partnerships with the Ajuntament de Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Centre Maurits Coppieters, and Fundació Vímar, which provide venue access, network reach, and co-programming leverage. Its economic model is nonprofit: there are no commercial products, no disclosed pricing, and no transaction-based revenue streams. Funding derives from member subscriptions, private donations, and public grants — the latter introducing a degree of political-concentration risk tied to the priorities of Catalan and municipal administrations. The foundation's competitive position rests on the durability of the Irla brand and its long-standing institutional role in a niche historical-memory niche, rather than on proprietary technology, data assets, or scale economies.

Name

Fundació Irla

Legal name

Fundació Josep Irla

Website

https://irla.cat

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundació Irla is a Barcelona-based Catalan nonprofit foundation that preserves and disseminates the historical memory of Catalan republicanism through the Eines magazine, historical studies, scholarships, the Casa Irla cultural center, and the Periskopia podcast.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fundació Josep Irla is a Catalan nonprofit foundation that preserves and disseminates the historical memory of Catalan republicanism. It operates the Casa Irla cultural center in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, publishes historical studies and the Eines magazine, runs the Periskopia podcast, awards research scholarships (Beca d'Estudis Històrics President Tarradellas, Beca d'Estudis Feministes Nativitat Yarza), and grants the annual Memorial Francesc Macià awards during the Nit Irla gala.

Product overview

Fundació Josep Irla operates as a Catalan Republican cultural foundation offering a portfolio of cultural and research products. The core offerings include Casa Irla, a cultural venue in Sant Feliu de Guíxols hosting concerts, exhibitions, book presentations, and conferences; Eines Magazine, a periodic publication; the Periskopia Podcast featuring conversations with experts; historical publications and studies on republican history; the Beca d'Estudis Històrics President Tarradellas scholarship for historical research; and the Memorial Francesc Macià awards given annually. The foundation also maintains a library and archive, organizes exhibitions, and manages various cultural events and programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• Casa Irla: Cultural center and venue operated by the foundation in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, hosting concerts, exhibitions, book presentations, and conferences.
• Periskopia
• Club Irla

Products and services

• Casa Irla Cultural Center A cultural center and venue in Sant Feliu de Guíxols that hosts concerts, exhibitions, book presentations, theater performances, cinema screenings, and conferences, with an attached bar/restaurant service open Thursday to Monday. Targeted at the general public and cultural communities in Catalonia.
• Eines Magazine A periodic publication by the foundation covering political, historical, and cultural analysis with a republican perspective, distributed to members and the public. Targeted at readers interested in Catalan political and cultural analysis.
• Periskopia Podcast A digital podcast for understanding the world with a republican perspective, featuring monthly 20-minute conversations between Raül Romeva and experts in various fields. Available on digital podcast platforms and YouTube.
• Beca d'Estudis Històrics President Tarradellas An annual scholarship for historical research named after President Tarradellas, awarded to researchers working on projects related to Catalan republican history. Targeted at academic historians and graduate researchers.
• Beca d'Estudis Feministes Nativitat Yarza An annual scholarship for feminist studies on women's rights and gender equality, supporting researchers and students working in this field. Targeted at academic researchers in gender and feminist studies.
• Premi Irla de Recerca Històrica al Batxillerat A historical research prize awarded to high school students conducting research projects on relevant historical topics. Targeted at secondary school students.
• Historical Studies Publications Studies and books published on topics including Catalan history, republicanism, and social movements (e.g., 'El Franquisme contra Esquerra' and biographies of republican figures). Targeted at academic researchers and the general reading public.
• Biblioteca i Arxiu (Library and Archive) Library and archive services providing access to historical documentation related to Catalan republicanism and the foundation's research areas. Targeted at researchers, students, and members of the public.
• Exposicions (Exhibitions Program) Art exhibitions hosted at Casa Irla featuring various artists and artistic disciplines including paintings, sculptures, and photography. Targeted at the general public and art enthusiasts.
• Memorial Francesc Macià Awards Annual awards presented during the Nit Irla gala to recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to Catalan culture and republicanism, in both individual and collective categories. Targeted at cultural leaders and civic organizations.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ajuntament de Sant Feliu de GuíxolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Sant Feliu de Guíxols collaborates with Fundació Irla for cultural activities at Casa Irla, supporting the foundation's cultural programming in the region.
• Centre Maurits CoppietersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean think tank focused on democracy and self-determination that collaborates with Fundació Irla on research and intellectual exchange initiatives.
• Fundació VímarminorOthersOrganization working for integration that received a donation from Fundació Irla, indicating charitable collaboration.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Fundació Rafael Campalans: Catalan social-democratic political foundation based in Barcelona, focused on progressive thought, historical research, and cultural programming. Directly comparable to Fundació Irla as a similarly-sized Catalan political/cultural foundation serving overlapping audiences.
• Fundació Nous Horitzons: Catalan left-wing political foundation linked to Iniciativa per Catalunya, focused on progressive thought, publications, and political-cultural events. Highly comparable as a partisan-aligned cultural foundation with overlapping ideological positioning.
• Fundació Josep Termes: Catalan foundation dedicated to preserving the legacy of historian Josep Termes and supporting historical research on left-wing movements and Catalan Republican history. Closely comparable mission of historical memory preservation and Republican scholarship.
• Centre d'Història Contemporània de Catalunya (CHCC): Research center focused on contemporary Catalan history, including the Republican period, civil war, and dictatorship. Comparable as a Catalan contemporary-history research and publishing organization serving academic and public audiences.
• Fundació Carles Pi i Sunyer: Catalan foundation focused on studies of local government, federalism, and democratic governance. Comparable as a small Catalan political/research foundation with publications and event programming.
• Centre Maurits Coppieters: European political foundation and think tank focused on democracy, self-determination, and stateless nations. Already an active partner of Fundació Irla; comparable as a research and advocacy-oriented cultural-political foundation.

Broad incumbents

• Memorial Democràtic: Catalan government institution dedicated to preserving the memory of democratic struggles and the Republican period. Highly comparable mission around historical memory and Republican legacy, though structured as a public agency rather than a private foundation.
• Institut d'Estudis Catalans (IEC): Catalan academic and cultural institution undertaking research, publications, and normative work on Catalan culture and language. Comparable in scholarly and cultural publishing function, but operating at national-institution scale.
• Òmnium Cultural: Largest Catalan civil and cultural organization with deep programming in language, culture, and civic engagement. Comparable as a Catalan cultural nonprofit with events, publications, and a broad membership base, though significantly larger in scale than Fundació Irla.

Emerging players

• Ateneu Barcelonès: Historic Barcelona cultural and civic association hosting talks, courses, concerts, and exhibitions. Comparable as a venue-based cultural programming organization with civic and intellectual mission in Catalonia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FundacioIrla
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FundacioIrla
• Facebookfacebook.com/fundacioirla
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacioirla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacioirla

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Funding overview

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