PRZEKRÓJ Foundation

What PRZEKRÓJ Foundation does

PRZEKRÓJ Foundation (Fundacja PRZEKRÓJ) is a private nonprofit cultural media organization established in 2018 in Warsaw, Poland, by founder Tomek Niewiadomski. The foundation operates the Przekrój brand, continuing the legacy of Poland's oldest continuously published socio-cultural magazine, which originated in 1945. Its portfolio centers on two core products: (1) the Rocznik, an illustrated printed annual yearbook featuring long-form journalism, cultural commentary, and essays; and (2) Przekrój online, a multimedia digital magazine publishing articles, audio, podcasts, video, and interactive features (crosswords, illustrated interviews) in both Polish and English across thematic sections covering spirituality, mindfulness, culture, world affairs, and humor. The foundation also maintains a historical archive (Archiwum) spanning back to 1945.

The business model is a reader-funded hybrid combining four revenue streams: one-time sales of the printed annual edition, recurring digital subscriptions providing ad-free online access, donations (one-time and monthly recurring at suggested tiers of 10/50/100 PLN) processed via PayPal and PayU, and branded merchandise including a collaborative clothing collection with the 'Pan tu nie stał' brand. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer through its own e-commerce-integrated website (przekroj.org), supplemented by physical retail for the print yearbook in Poland and a global English-language site for international readers. The go-to-market is content-marketing-driven, relying on the website, email newsletter, and organic social channels to attract subscribers and donors. The foundation employs 1-10 people, has no parent company, no institutional investors, and operates as an independent charitable foundation under Polish law.

Name

PRZEKRÓJ Foundation

Legal name

Fundacja PRZEKRÓJ

Website

https://przekroj.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PRZEKRÓJ Foundation is a Warsaw-based nonprofit operating the Przekrój cultural media brand, publishing a Polish and English multimedia digital magazine and an annual printed yearbook. It serves individual readers interested in mindfulness, culture, and holistic living, funded by donations, subscriptions, and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Magazine Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Periodical Publishers (51312), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Spirituality & Personal Growth Publishing (Mindfulness, Contemplative, New Age) (MPAJAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Newsletter Publishing Platforms (MPACAIAA)

Keywords

• Cultural magazine publishing
• Multimedia digital content
• Digital subscription services
• Socio-cultural journalism
• Nonprofit media foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Print Magazine Sales: Sale of illustrated annual print editions of Przekrój magazine.
2. Digital Subscriptions: Recurring digital magazine subscriptions for online access to content in Polish and English.
3. Donations: The foundation accepts donations through its website, with options for one-time or monthly recurring payments via PayPal and PayU.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including collaborative collections with partners like 'Pan tu nie stał'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PRZEKRÓJ Foundation operates a multi-platform cultural media ecosystem publishing the Przekrój magazine in both printed annual yearbook (Rocznik) and multimedia digital formats, with content in Polish and English spanning themes of spirituality, nature, health, art, and culture. The foundation monetizes through digital subscriptions, print sales, merchandise, and reader donations.

Product overview

PRZEKRÓJ Foundation operates a multi-platform cultural media ecosystem centered on the 'Przekrój' brand—Poland's oldest continuously published social-cultural magazine established in 1945. The portfolio consists of: (1) the core Przekrój printed annual (Rocznik)—an illustrated yearbook featuring long-form journalism and cultural essays; (2) Przekrój online—multimedia web magazines in Polish and English with themed content categories (Duch + Ciało, Świat + Ludzie, Sztuka + Opowieści, Humor + Rozmaitości, Iluzjon); (3) Iluzjon—audio/podcast and video content; (4) digital subscriptions (Prenumeraty cyfrowe) providing ad-free unlimited access; (5) a newsletter service; (6) an e-commerce shop for printed editions and merchandise; and (7) a historical archive (Archiwum) spanning back to 1945. The foundation also runs crowdfunding and donation programs to support its mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Przekrój Drukowany (Rocznik / Annual Yearbook) Illustrated printed annual yearbook of the Przekrój magazine, featuring long-form journalism, cultural commentary, and essays on spirituality, society, and art. Available in both Polish and English editions. Sold through the foundation's online shop and distributed via Polish newsstands and direct sales.
• Przekrój Online (Multimedia Digital Magazine) Online multimedia magazine publishing articles, essays, and content series in Polish and English, covering topics of spirituality, society, culture, and well-being. Includes themed sections (Duch + Ciało, Świat + Ludzie, Sztuka + Opowieści, Humor + Rozmaitości, Iluzjon) and multimedia delivery including audio, podcasts, video, and interactive features.
• Prenumeraty Cyfrowe (Digital Subscriptions) Paid digital subscription service providing unlimited access to Przekrój's online content without advertising, available on przekroj.org. Delivered as a recurring subscription with payment processing via PayPal and PayU including renewable payment options.
• Kolekcja Przekrój i Pan tu nie stał (Collaborative Merchandise Collection) Collaborative branded merchandise collection created in partnership with the 'Pan tu nie stał' brand, featuring everyday wear items. Sold through the foundation's online shop (Sklep) as part of the branded merchandise line.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

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Direct peers

• The Gentlewoman: Independent print and digital magazine covering culture, style, and ideas with a thoughtful, long-form editorial approach. Comparable as a small independent periodical blending cultural commentary with strong design identity.
• Lion's Roar: Digital-first publication on Buddhism, mindfulness, and contemplative practice. Comparable to Przekrój's spirituality/wellness focus and operates a similar blend of editorial articles, multimedia, and reader-supported funding.
• Kinfolk: A global lifestyle magazine and digital platform focused on slow living, mindfulness, design, and culture — directly comparable to Przekrój's socio-cultural, consciousness-oriented editorial positioning and aesthetic-driven print-plus-digital model.
• Tricycle: The Buddhist Review: Independent print and digital magazine devoted to contemplative living, mindfulness, and spiritual inquiry — comparable editorial scope to Przekrój's Duch + Ciało (Soul + Body) content pillar, with a similar nonprofit-supported model.
• Tygodnik Powszechny: One of Poland's leading intellectual and cultural periodicals covering religion, philosophy, arts, and social issues. Most direct Polish-language analogue to Przekrój's blend of cultural commentary and spiritual reflection.
• Cereal Magazine: Independent lifestyle magazine focused on art, design, travel, and slow living with a refined aesthetic. Comparable as a small-team, design-led independent publication combining premium print and curated digital content.
• Mindful Magazine: Print and digital publication devoted to mindfulness, well-being, and conscious living. Closely aligned with Przekrój's 'conscious living' positioning and ad-free subscription model.

Broad incumbents

• Znak Publishing (Społeczny Instytut Wydawniczy Znak): Established Polish publisher producing books, periodicals, and cultural content across spiritual, philosophical, and literary themes — a broader incumbent operating in overlapping cultural-spiritual editorial territory in Poland.
• Polityka: One of Poland's largest weekly socio-cultural news magazines. Comparable as a long-running Polish periodical covering culture and society, though broader in scope and more politically oriented than Przekrój.

Others

• Substack: Newsletter and subscription publishing platform. Relevant as an enabling/infrastructure alternative that creators in Przekrój's space might use — represents both a competitive distribution channel and a potential partnership platform.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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