Nadace Tomáše Bati

What Nadace Tomáše Bati does

Nadace Tomáše Bati is a private Czech nonprofit foundation established in 1998 to preserve the legacy, management philosophy and traditions of Tomáš Baťa, the founder of the global Baťa shoe enterprise. The foundation operates primarily from Baťova vila in Zlín — the historic family villa returned to the Baťa family after 1989 and offered by Tomáš Baťa junior as the foundation's headquarters — which functions as a cultural center, museum, event venue and educational facility open to visitors via guided tours and short-term rentals.

The foundation's commercial and educational surface spans multiple channels: an e-commerce platform (Edice Baťa) carrying 151+ SKUs of branded merchandise and 97 titles under Baťovské knihy (t-shirts 499–1,089 Kč, hoodies 699–1,199 Kč, books 79–1,590 Kč, leather shoes up to 2,299 Kč); the Akademie Baťa educational program with lectures, workshops, and the 'Baťa do škol' school initiative; annual leadership conferences (Fórum Baťa in Prague, Upgrade Baťa in Zlín); cultural programming (Večerní čaje, Týden Baťa, Prvomájová oslava, exhibitions); an 'Inspirace Baťa' podcast; a community grants program; and a two-tier membership community (Baťovský klub — Friends and Student). A 2025 trilingual publication (Touha tvořit, in Czech, English, German and Slovak) and a co-branded 'Čeští mistři: Baťa' apparel line with CityZen and the 'Čeští mistři' NGO extend reach beyond domestic Czech audiences. Distribution relies on the foundation's own website and e-shop, social media (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters and physical events; payment processing is handled via GB webpay and UniCredit Bank bank transfers.

The foundation is governed by its own board with no parent company, private equity or institutional investors disclosed, and is funded by donations, grants, merchandise and book sales, conference and tour revenue, and villa rentals. It serves a horizontal segment — general public, cultural-heritage enthusiasts, students and the Czech-speaking diaspora interested in Baťa's entrepreneurship philosophy and Czech industrial history — with no enterprise B2B concentration.

Name

Nadace Tomáše Bati

Legal name

Nadace Tomáše Bati

Website

https://nadacetomasebati.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nadace Tomáše Bati is a Czech nonprofit foundation operating from Baťova vila in Zlín since 1998, preserving Tomáš Baťa's industrial legacy. It serves cultural-heritage audiences and students via educational programs, Baťa-branded merchandise and books, heritage tours, and leadership conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

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Core offering

Nadace Tomáše Bati is a nonprofit foundation that preserves the legacy and traditions of Tomáš Baťa by operating Baťova vila as a cultural and educational center in Zlín. It delivers educational programs (Akademie Baťa, "Baťa do škol"), cultural events and conferences (Fórum Baťa, Upgrade Baťa, Večerní čaje), guided villa tours, a podcast series, and a grant program supporting community projects, while running an e-shop selling books, branded apparel, shoes, and commemorative items whose proceeds fund foundation activities.

Product overview

Nadace Tomáše Bati is a foundation dedicated to preserving Baťa's history and traditions while supporting community development in social, cultural, and educational areas. The foundation operates primarily from Baťova vila in Zlín, offering: (1) E-commerce stores selling 151+ products across 'Edice Baťa' merchandise (t-shirts, bags, leather goods, shoes) and 'Baťovské knihy' publications (97 books on Baťa's philosophy, biographies, and management); (2) Educational programs through Akademie Baťa including lectures, workshops, and school initiatives like 'Baťa do škol'; (3) Cultural programming including conferences (Fórum Baťa, Upgrade Baťa), Večerní čaje events, and Baťovský klub community; (4) Guided tours of Baťova vila historic building; (5) Podcast series 'Inspirace Baťa'; (6) Grant programs supporting community projects; and (7) Baťovky branded shoes made in Czech Republic. The foundation's e-shop also integrates GB webpay for payment processing and accepts bank transfers via UniCredit Bank. All proceeds from sales support foundation educational programs.

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Products and services

• Baťova vila (Baťa's Villa) Guided Tours Historic villa in Zlín serving as the foundation's headquarters and cultural-educational center, open to visitors for guided tours showcasing the life and work of Tomáš Baťa.
• Edice Baťa E-shop (Branded Merchandise and Publications) Online store at nadacetomasebati.cz selling Baťa-branded apparel, accessories, leather goods, books, shoes, and commemorative items for individuals interested in Baťa heritage.
• Akademie Baťa (Baťa Academy) Educational program offering lectures, workshops, and school initiatives ("Baťa do škol") teaching Baťa's management philosophy, business principles, and entrepreneurship history to students, teachers, and the general public.
• Podcast Inspirace Baťa Audio podcast series featuring inspiring guests and topics related to Baťa's philosophy and legacy, available for public listening and subscription support.
• Baťovské knihy (Baťa Books Collection) Collection of 97 books including primary Baťa literature, biographies, management system guides, and educational materials available in print and e-book formats in multiple languages.
• Granty (Foundation Grants Program) Grant program supporting nonprofit organizations, schools, community groups, and entrepreneurs with projects focused on healthy community development in social, cultural, educational, and entrepreneurial areas.
• Fórum Baťa Conference Annual conference 'Fórum Baťa: Cesty k odpovědnému leadershipu' (Paths to Responsible Leadership) held in Prague at Palác Žofín, targeting business leaders and executives.
• Upgrade Baťa Conference Annual conference 'Upgrade Baťa: Baťovské principy v době inovací' (Baťa Principles in the Age of Innovation) held in Zlín, focusing on courage, responsibility, and innovation.
• Baťovský klub (Baťa Club) Membership-based community program including Friends of the Foundation Club and Student Club, offering community engagement around Baťa's legacy.
• Kulturní akce (Cultural Events Programming) Cultural programming including Večerní čaje (Evening Teas), Týden Baťa (Baťa Week), Prvomájová oslava (May 1st Celebration), and art exhibitions open to the general public.
• Baťovky (Baťa Shoes) Authentic Baťa shoes manufactured in the Czech Republic, available in textile-leather and full-leather options for men and women, sold through the foundation's e-shop.
• Touha tvořit (The Desire to Create) Major publication celebrating Tomáš Baťa's life and work as part of the 150th anniversary commemoration, available in Czech, English, German, and Slovak print and e-book versions.
• Tričko s logem Baťa (T-shirt with Baťa Logo) Unisex t-shirt with screen-printed Baťa logo, made from 100% cotton, 180 g/m², available in black, red, and white colors.
• Čeští mistři: Baťa Tričko (Czech Masters: Baťa T-shirt) Premium t-shirt made by Czech company CityZen in collaboration with Čeští mistři, featuring Tomáš Baťa illustration, made by Czech and Slovak seamstresses from premium cotton, with proceeds supporting the Baťa do škol program.
• DVD: Tomáš I. Documentary film about the life and work of Tomáš Baťa featuring authentic footage, testimonies from contemporaries, and readings by actor Petr Kostka.
• BAŤOvídky: Příběh medvěda Toma Bilingual Czech-Slovak children's book describing Tomáš Baťa's life story as a bear named Tom, including pexeso game and coloring pages, suitable for children from age 6.
• Desková hra: Staň se pilotem Tomáše Bati Board game where players experience the adventures of Tomáš Baťa's pilots and learn about intercontinental business flights.
• Arch známek Tomáš Baťa (Stamp Sheet Tomáš Baťa) Philatelic sheet issued for the 130th anniversary of Tomáš Baťa's birth, commemorating the founder of the world shoe empire.

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Direct peers

• Muzeum Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně (Tomáš Baťa Museum in Zlín): A separate heritage institution also located in Zlín and dedicated to preserving the legacy of Tomáš Baťa through a museum, exhibitions, and educational programming. Directly comparable as a sister organization sharing the same historical figure, geography, and educational mission, though operated independently.
• Památník Lidice (Lidice Memorial): Czech memorial foundation operating a historic site, museum tours, educational programs, and cultural events in Lidice. Comparable as a Czech non-profit foundation combining heritage-site management, education, exhibitions, and visitor services under a small dedicated staff.
• Masarykova nadace (Masaryk Foundation): Czech foundation dedicated to preserving the legacy of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk through educational programs, publications, and cultural events. Closely comparable as a small Czech legacy foundation built around a single historical figure, combining heritage programming with publishing and member engagement.
• Památník Terezín (Terezín Memorial): Czech memorial institution managing a historic site, guided tours, exhibitions, and educational programming. Comparable in mission structure — heritage preservation, on-site tours, school programs, and cultural events — though at a much larger and more publicly funded scale.

Broad incumbents

• National Trust (UK): The UK's heritage preservation charity operates historic properties, retail, memberships, and educational programming at massive scale. Comparable as a heritage-site operating model combining tourism, retail, membership, and education, though at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Národní muzeum (National Museum, Czech Republic): The Czech National Museum operates historic sites, exhibitions, educational programs, and a publishing arm at much larger scale. Comparable as a heritage-interpretation and educational programming organization, though as a much larger publicly funded institution.

Emerging players

• Nadace Via (Via Foundation): Czech foundation supporting community development, philanthropy, and donor-advised giving. Comparable as a Czech grant-making foundation with similar scale, educational programming, and donor mobilization functions.
• Forum 2000 Foundation: Prague-based foundation organizing annual conferences, educational programs, and publications on democratic and civic themes. Comparable as a Czech non-profit foundation operating annual flagship conferences, educational outreach, and publications with a small core staff.
• Nadace Partnerství (Partnership Foundation): Czech foundation running grant programs, educational initiatives, and community projects. Comparable as a small-staffed Czech non-profit foundation combining grant-making, programming, and donor engagement around a defined mission.

Others

• Baťa (the company): The global shoe company tracing its origins to Tomáš Baťa, sharing the same historical family brand and Czech heritage but operating as a commercial footwear retailer and manufacturer. Relevant as a brand and IP adjacency, not as a direct operating peer.

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Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nadacetomasebati1777
• Facebookfacebook.com/batovavila
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nadace-tom%C3%A1%C5%A1e-bati
• Instagraminstagram.com/nadace.tomase.bati

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