Missioni Don Bosco

What Missioni Don Bosco does

Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco ETS is a Turin-based Italian non-profit charitable organization (registered as Ente del Terzo Settore) founded in 1991 that operates as the fundraising and procurement arm of the global Salesian missionary congregation. The organization channels individual donations, distance adoptions, project sponsorships, 5x1000 tax designations, and Mass intentions to support Salesian missionaries operating schools, vocational training centers, shelters, and humanitarian programs across 137 countries, serving 1,115,800 students globally. Its beneficiary portfolio spans vulnerable children and youth, disaster-affected populations, girls' education programs, and future Salesian missionaries (seminarians), with visible projects in Venezuela, India, Liberia, Zambia, Congo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and elsewhere.

The organization's core service offerings comprise five donation mechanisms: one-time donations, recurring donations (monthly/quarterly/semi-annual/annual cadences), Distance Adoption sponsorship (€40–€480/year for seminarians; ~€365/year for scholarships and work grants), project-specific sponsorship (e.g., €35–€185 for the Hyderabad summer camp, €30–€200 for Venezuela earthquake relief), and the 5x1000 Italian tax designation program. Pricing is structured to be tax-deductible under Italian law (D.lgs. 117/2017), with 30% deduction available for individual donors up to €30,000. Mass intentions in mission territories serve as a distinct spiritual-donation hybrid product.

The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer, relying on multi-channel donor acquisition: a recurring TV presence through I Viaggi del Cuore on Canale 5, the annual Concerto di Natale in Vaticano broadcast, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, direct mail, and 5x1000 campaign drives. Distribution channels include an online donation platform (dona.missionidonbosco.org), bank transfers (BANCO BPM), postal orders, SMS/phone donations (45589), and modern payment methods (PayPal, Satispay, SEPA). The organization does not employ proprietary technology — its infrastructure is standard donation and payment processing — and operates with approximately 11 employees at its Turin headquarters (Via Maria Ausiliatrice 32), leveraging the broader Salesian network for fieldwork.

Name

Missioni Don Bosco

Legal name

MISSIONI DI DON BOSCO VALDOCCO

Website

https://missionidonbosco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco ETS is a Turin-based Italian non-profit that raises funds to support Salesian missionary operations—education, vocational training, child protection, and emergency relief—across 137 countries, serving over 1.1 million students and diverse vulnerable populations worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Humanitarian Aid & Charitable Fundraising

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Charitable fundraising
• International humanitarian aid
• Distance adoption programs
• Emergency relief operations
• Missionary support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Turin

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters, families, and benefactors who contribute to various missionary projects, distance adoptions, and emergency relief efforts.
2. Distance Adoptions: Regular sponsorship program where donors support children, youth, or seminary students with monthly/quarterly contributions (40€ monthly, 120€ quarterly, 240€ semi-annually, 480€ annually for seminarians; 1€ per day for scholarships and work grants).
3. 5x1000 Tax Contribution: Italian tax designation program where supporters allocate a portion of their income tax to Missioni Don Bosco (Tax Code: 97792970010).
4. Mass Intentions: Donations received for celebrating Masses in mission territories, which combine spiritual intentions with financial support for local communities.
5. Project-Specific Donations: Targeted donations for specific projects such as summer camps, emergency relief, construction projects, and professional training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Missioni Don Bosco Valdocco ETS is an Italian charitable non-profit organization that raises funds from individual donors to support Salesian missionaries operating educational, humanitarian, vocational training, child protection, and emergency relief programs in 137 countries worldwide. It offers distance adoption sponsorships, one-time and recurring donations, 5x1000 tax-designation giving, mass intention offerings, and project-specific funding for initiatives such as schools, summer camps, and disaster response.

Product overview

Missioni Don Bosco operates as a charitable missionary organization, not a traditional technology company. Its core 'product portfolio' consists of humanitarian programs and donation mechanisms rather than software products. The organization offers distance adoption sponsorship programs for children, seminarists, and vulnerable youth; one-time and recurring donation options; project-based funding for specific initiatives (education, healthcare, emergency relief, women's empowerment); a 5×1000 tax designation program; and spiritual Mass intentions in mission territories. Supplementary programs include summer camps for children in India, vocational training in Liberia, and emergency response projects such as the Venezuela earthquake relief effort. The organization connects donors with missionary activities across 137 countries through its donation platform and project sponsorship system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adozioni a Distanza (Distance Adoption) Sponsorship program supporting children, youth, or future missionaries through regular donations, providing education, meals, healthcare, and development opportunities. Includes seminarian adoption (40 EUR monthly / 480 EUR annually), scholarship sponsorships (1 EUR/day, 3-year minimum), and work-grant sponsorships (1 EUR/day, 2-year minimum).
• Donazioni Singole (One-time Donations) One-time donation option allowing supporters to make single contributions to support missionary projects, humanitarian initiatives, and emergency relief worldwide. Tax-deductible under Italian law.
• Donazioni Regolari (Recurring Donations) Recurring donation program enabling supporters to set up ongoing contributions with customizable frequencies (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually) for sustained mission support.
• Progetti (Project Sponsorship) Project sponsorship program covering specific humanitarian and development initiatives in areas including education, healthcare, food security, women's empowerment, and emergency relief that supporters can fund directly.
• 5x1000 Tax Designation Program Italian tax designation program allowing taxpayers to direct 0.5% of their income tax to Missioni Don Bosco's charitable activities (Tax Code 97792970010).
• Messe in Missione (Masses in Mission) Spiritual donation program where supporters can request Masses to be celebrated in mission territories, with the offering supporting local communities and humanitarian needs.
• Summer Camp Program (Hyderabad, India) Annual summer program in Hyderabad, India offering 1,800 children and adolescents safe spaces with creative workshops, sports, academic support, digital literacy education, and character development activities across 22 centers.
• Don Bosco Brighter Future Vocational Training (Liberia) Vocational training and skills development program in Tappita, Liberia providing certified courses in hospitality, catering, tailoring, IT, hairdressing, soap-making, and event decoration for youth and adults.
• Venezuela Earthquake Emergency Relief Humanitarian emergency response project providing food, water, hygiene kits, medicine, psychological support, and economic assistance to families affected by the June 2026 earthquake in Venezuela.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,115,800 students reached through Salesian schools and training centers globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Concerto di Natale in VaticanomajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 December 2025Annual televised Christmas concert broadcast on Canale 5, featuring Italian and international artists, presented by Missioni Don Bosco as a charity initiative. The December 25, 2025 edition raised funds for construction of a primary school in Côte-Mateve, Pointe-Noire, Congo. Artists included Orietta Berti, Michele Bravi, Clara, Riccardo Cocciante, Gigi D'Alessio, Sal Da Vinci, Serena Rossi, Noa, and Sheryl Crow.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Caritas Internationalis: Global confederation of Catholic relief, development, and social service organizations operating in over 200 countries. Comparable as a faith-based humanitarian and missionary fundraising entity.
• Salesian Missions: The U.S.-based fundraising arm of the Salesian congregation, supporting the same global network of Salesian missionaries in 137 countries. Operates as a near-identical counterpart to Missioni Don Bosco, with the same mission, beneficiary base, and funding model.
• Caritas Italiana: Italian Catholic humanitarian organization of the Italian Bishops' Conference, raising funds and implementing humanitarian aid and development projects in Italy and abroad. Directly comparable in mission and fundraising model.
• Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS): Catholic Jesuit organization serving refugees and forcibly displaced people in over 50 countries, with similar faith-based identity, education programs, and donor-funded humanitarian model.
• World Vision Italy: Italian branch of World Vision International, a Christian humanitarian organization focused on child sponsorship, emergency relief, and development. Highly comparable donation/sponsorship model.
• Fondazione AVSI: Italian non-profit foundation supporting international development and humanitarian projects in over 30 countries, with comparable Italian donor base, recurring donation programs, and educational/child-focused programs.
• Save the Children Italia: Italian arm of the global children's rights organization, using distance adoption, recurring donations, and project sponsorship to fund education, child protection, and emergency response - similar target beneficiaries and fundraising mechanics.
• CESVI: Italian independent humanitarian organization (founded in Bergamo) implementing development and emergency projects globally, with comparable Italian donor base, 5x1000 participation, and child-sponsorship programs.

Broad incumbents

• UNICEF Italia: Italian National Committee of UNICEF, with much larger scale but comparable operational model: massive fundraising from Italian donors, 5x1000 participation, child sponsorship, and emergency relief programs.
• Medici Senza Frontiere (MSF) Italia: Italian section of Doctors Without Borders, raising funds from Italian donors for emergency medical humanitarian operations. Comparable as a large Italian-anchored humanitarian fundraising organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/missionidonbosco
• Instagraminstagram.com/missionidonbosco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/missioni-don-bosco

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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