The Fundación MIR

Name

The Fundación MIR

Legal name

Mission International Rescue Charities

Website

https://mircharities.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Education Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Support Services (6117), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Educational services
• Healthcare clinics
• Child sponsorship programs
• Nonprofit fundraising events
• Vocational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from individuals who believe in the organization's mission to support educational programs for marginalized children in the Dominican Republic.
2. Annual Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from galas, golf tournaments, bazaars, and community events including the Magical Splendor Gala, Sugar Bazaar, Family Day, and Easter Sweets & Treats.
3. Child Sponsorship: Sponsors can support individual children with tuition, transportation, field trips, and textbooks for an entire year at $1,000 per child.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Ongoing support from companies and families that help MIR prosper year after year, including Florida Crystals, FERSAN, and many others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundación MIR operates a network of schools providing free Pre-K through 12th-grade education and vocational training, alongside community healthcare clinics serving low-income children and youth in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Programs are funded primarily through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. The organization is registered as a 501(c)(3) in the United States and was founded in 1988.

Product overview

Fundación MIR is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of educational and healthcare programs for marginalized communities in the Dominican Republic. The core offerings include four schools: Politécnico Fundación MIR (vocational school for girls), Politécnico MIR Esperanza (vocational school for boys), MIR Elementary School, and MIR Niño Jesús Pre-School, serving over 2,400 children. Healthcare services include an on-site health clinic and the World of Smiles dental clinic. Supplementary programs include Summer Camp, STEM Material supplies, and library book sponsorship. The organization also hosts fundraising events including the annual Sugar Bazaar for Education, Magical Splendor Gala, Family Day, Easter Sweets & Treats, Golf for Education, and Retiro Carismático.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K through 12th-Grade Schools

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate with dual diplomas (high school + technical degree)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023NASA instructors conducted virtual training sessions with Dominican girls and young women in STEAM areas and soft skills. Student Nerelin Jackeisy Adames Vázquez was selected for an immersive learning experience at NASA's Space Center Houston in Texas, USA in December 2023.
• Ministry of Education of Dominican RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The Ministry approved new technical careers at MIR schools including Confección & Diseño (Fashion Design) which officially began in August 2019. Ministry recognition ensures graduates receive officially accredited technical degrees.
• Florida International University (FIU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2012FIU's School Leadership Institute provided a four-day professional development program for school leaders from the three Fundación MIR schools in La Romana. The institute focused on general school operations, effective teaching and learning strategies, and development of action plans for the 2012-2013 school year. Dr. Sharon M. López from FIU's Department of Leadership and Professional Studies led the training, building lasting professional relationships with MIR administrators.
• Agustina CattaneominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion consultant and trends expert who created a 2-week 'Learn while exploring' program in Paris for MIR students, providing hands-on learning experiences while visiting world-known fashion houses and ateliers. She regularly visits the school to mentor students in fashion careers.
• Ministry of Health of Dominican RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinister of Health Dr. Rafael Sánchez Cárdenas visited MIR facilities and officially authorized the World of Smiles Dental Clinic to operate regularly. The Ministry committed to developing more programs between MIR and the Ministry of Health to expand medical, educational, and welfare services for the community.
• Altice FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltice, through its Foundation, signed an agreement with Fundación MIR to provide free high-speed internet installation and service for 3 years for the two educational centers where over 1,800 students receive training, enabling better connectivity for learning.
• Dominican Sisters of the PresentationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation who help operate the girls' vocational school since its founding, providing educational expertise and support for the institution.
• World of Smiles, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Dr. James D. Hudson (New York), World of Smiles founded and funded the dental clinic in collaboration with MIR. The organization provides volunteer dentists from New York, Columbia University, Rutgers University, and Sloan Kettering to deliver extensive dental care to the community.
• Rotary Club of West Palm BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in establishing the World of Smiles Dental Clinic; provided funding and support for dental equipment including fully equipped dental chairs, x-ray room with digital sensors, and oral surgery unit.
• New York Presbyterian HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a sponsor and supporter of Fundación MIR's educational initiatives, contributing to the organization's fundraising and program development.
• Naeem KhancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInternationally renowned fashion designer who has collaborated with Fundación MIR for over a decade, featuring his collections at the annual Magical Splendor Gala fashion shows. His designs have been worn by Michelle Obama, Kate Middleton, and Beyoncé. Khan regularly visits MIR schools to inspire students.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Year Up: Workforce development nonprofit providing technical training and professional pathways to young adults from low-income communities. Comparable to MIR's Politécnicos in offering dual academic + technical training that produces measurable employment outcomes for disadvantaged youth.
• Caritas Internationalis: Catholic confederation of charitable organizations providing education, healthcare, and social services to impoverished communities worldwide. Comparable to MIR on Catholic identity, integrated education-health mission, and reliance on donations and events to fund free services.
• Fe y Alegría: A Jesuit-founded federation operating free, high-quality educational and vocational programs for low-income youth across Latin America and the Caribbean. Directly comparable to Fundación MIR on mission (serving marginalized youth), model (school networks with technical training), and Catholic/values orientation.
• buildOn: Nonprofit delivering education and literacy programs to underserved youth in developing countries, including parts of Latin America and the Caribbean. Comparable on beneficiary profile (low-income youth), funding model (donor + corporate), and mission of breaking poverty cycles through education.

Emerging players

• One Laptop Per Child: Nonprofit delivering educational technology and digital learning tools to underserved children in developing countries, with emphasis on STEM. Comparable to MIR on the STEAM/IT tracks offered through the Politécnicos and the broader focus on innovative education for marginalized youth.

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children: International NGO delivering education, healthcare, and child welfare programs to underserved children across developing countries. Comparable to MIR on the integrated education-plus-healthcare delivery model and presence in the Caribbean region.
• United World Colleges: A globally recognized educational nonprofit network offering scholarship-based college preparation for underprivileged youth, with scholarship support from corporate and family foundations. Comparable to MIR on the scholarship/dual-diploma ethos and the role of high-profile donors and partners.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Large US-based youth development nonprofit operating clubs providing education, character, and career programming for at-risk youth. Comparable to MIR on the integrated education-plus-character-development model and reliance on corporate sponsorships and donor events.
• Junior Achievement: Global nonprofit delivering work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy education to K-12 students, with strong corporate partnerships. Comparable to MIR's Politécnico tracks in offering vocational/career pathways integrated with academic education.
• UNICEF: United Nations agency funding and operating education, health, and child welfare programs globally, including the Dominican Republic. Comparable to MIR on UN-aligned NGO status, integrated education+health mandate, and focus on marginalized children.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MirCharities
• Instagraminstagram.com/mircharities
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-fundaci%C3%B3n-mir

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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