Fundación Carmen Pardo-Valcarce

What Fundación Carmen Pardo-Valcarce does

Fundación Carmen Pardo-Valcarce, operating commercially as Fundación A LA PAR, is a private nonprofit foundation headquartered at Monasterio de las Huelgas 15, Madrid, Spain. The organization provides a comprehensive continuum of services for people with intellectual disabilities, spanning education (Colegio A LA PAR for ages 12-22, Compass and CAMPVS post-obligatory programs, Centro Ocupacional), supported employment (Fundajobs and corporate inclusion programs), three tiers of independent living (supervised housing, supported housing, and training apartments), therapeutic and mental-health services (GAT, DIEM, UAVDI for abuse victims), and recreational offerings (Fundacamp, Cuadrilla, Fundaplan, Club Deportivo, Fundarte). It employs 51 staff and holds ISO 27001 and EFQM 500 certifications.

The foundation's business model blends public-sector reimbursement (Spanish social security and regional government programs), private donations, corporate partnerships tied to disability employment quotas, e-commerce through the global Fundashop storefront, and a portfolio of on-site commercial venues and B2B professional services (printing, confectionery, mechanics, furniture, packaging, cleaning, Catering Rodilla A LA PAR). Distribution is regional (Madrid-centric) for service delivery but global for merchandise. GTM combines organic social media, content marketing through a blog and Cuéntame magazine, signature fundraising events (FundaMarket, InRace), and an educational school-visits outreach program.

Underlying technology is described as 'Not disclosed'; the foundation operates an Android mobile application (Elliot) to support independent living, maintains a multi-channel web presence, and sells via Fundashop e-commerce. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, API platform, patents, or technology partnerships are documented. Strategic direction in recent observable actions has emphasized service-line diversification (Elliot app, Fundashop, B2B services), event-based fundraising, and partnership-mediated revenue (Rodilla catering), rather than geographic expansion beyond Madrid.

Name

Fundación Carmen Pardo-Valcarce

Legal name

Fundación A LA PAR

Website

https://pardo-valcarce.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fundación Carmen Pardo-Valcarce (operating as Fundación A LA PAR) is a Madrid-based nonprofit foundation providing education, supported employment, independent living, therapeutic, and recreational services to people with intellectual disabilities across the full lifecycle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Inclusion & Consumer Empowerment (Banking Access, Credit Building) (BPAGALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Special education
• Supported employment
• Independent living support
• Therapeutic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Carmen Pardo-Valcarce (Fundación A LA PAR) is a Spanish nonprofit foundation that delivers a full continuum of educational, vocational, employment, independent living, therapeutic, and recreational services for people with intellectual disabilities from age 12 through adulthood. Its portfolio includes a school, post-obligatory training programs, an occupational center, supported employment placement, supported/training housing, mental health and therapeutic care, sports and arts programs, a solidarity e-commerce store, and professional services for businesses.

Product overview

Fundación A LA PAR operates as a comprehensive support organization offering a diverse portfolio of services for people with intellectual disabilities. The organization provides educational services (Colegio A LA PAR, Compass, CAMPVS, Centro Ocupacional), employment services (Fundajobs, supported employment programs), independent living support (Vida Independiente with housing options and the Elliot app), recreational activities (Fundacamp, Cuadrilla, Fundaplan, Club Deportivo, Fundarte), mental health and therapeutic services (UAVDI, GAT, DIEM), professional services for businesses (printing, confectionery, mechanics, furniture, packaging), retail (Fundashop e-commerce), and leisure venues (Fundaland, FunBar, Club de Pádel y Tenis). The Foundation also organizes events including FundaMarket and InRace. The ecosystem is designed to support individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout their lives, from school age through adulthood, providing opportunities for learning, employment, independent living, and social participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colegio A LA PAR
• Compass
• CAMPVS
• Centro Ocupacional
• Fundajobs
• Empresas para la inclusión laboral
• Vida Independiente
• Elliot (App)
• Fundacamp
• Cuadrilla
• Fundaplan
• Club Deportivo A LA PAR
• Fundarte
• UAVDI - Unidad de Atención a Víctimas con Discapacidad Intelectual
• GAT - Gabinete de Atención Terapéutica
• DIEM - Centro Terapéutico
• Fundashop
• Servicios Profesionales para Empresas
• Fundaland
• Catering Rodilla A LA PAR
• Club de Pádel y Tenis
• FunBar

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Fundación ONCE: Large Spanish foundation supporting people with disabilities (broader than just intellectual disabilities) through employment, training and inclusion programmes. Operates nationally with much greater scale and funding.
• CERMI: Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities; national umbrella advocacy body. Not a service provider but shapes policy, funding flows and sector standards relevant to Fundación A LA PAR's operating environment.

Direct peers

• Down Madrid: Madrid-based foundation serving people with intellectual disabilities (with a specific Down syndrome focus) across education, employment, independent living and family support. Directly comparable in target population and Madrid footprint.
• Afanias: Madrid-headquartered nonprofit providing education, employment, housing and family support for people with intellectual disabilities. Operates an integrated service ecosystem structurally aligned with Fundación A LA PAR.
• Fundación Prodis: Madrid-based nonprofit foundation serving people with intellectual disabilities with a similar portfolio of education, employment, independent living and leisure programmes. Most directly comparable in geography, mission and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Plena Inclusión: National federation of Spanish organizations supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Acts as an umbrella body for many service-providing members; broader in scope but sets common standards and represents the sector nationally.

Emerging players

• ASPACE: Spanish confederation of organizations supporting people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Adjacent population and similar integrated service model across education, employment and therapy.
• Special Olympics Spain: Spanish chapter of Special Olympics delivering sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Overlaps with Fundación A LA PAR's Club Deportivo and leisure programmes but focuses narrowly on sport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fundacionalapar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5TlBG5D0ZrE6RV6pwqE9vQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ALAPARFundacion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundaci-n-carmen-pardo-valcarce
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacionalapar

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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