Fundación Saldarriaga Concha

What Fundación Saldarriaga Concha does

Fundación Saldarriaga Concha is a private non-profit foundation established in 1973 in Bogotá, Colombia, by Alfredo Saldarriaga del Valle, Elvira Concha Cárdenas, and their son Ignacio Saldarriaga Concha. It is governed by private law under a nine-member Board of Directors (three lifetime members and six two-year appointees) and operates with approximately 62 employees from offices at Calle 72 No. 7-64 and Carrera 11 No. 94-02 in Bogotá. Its mission is to transform Colombia into an inclusive society focused on two primary beneficiary segments: persons with disabilities and older persons (personas mayores).

The foundation's product portfolio is structured around four programmatic work lines defined in its 2022-2027 strategic plan: (1) physical and socio-emotional well-being, anchored by the Conmigo, Contigo y con Todos (3Cs) resilience and compassion model deployed in 56 educational institutions across 13 municipalities; (2) education, anchored by the Saberes Mayores multiple-literacy methodology developed with CERLALC-UNESCO; (3) digital environments, anchored by Sin Barreras Digitales and the Guía de Accesibilidad Digital; and (4) economic security, anchored by Fondo Mayor. Core knowledge assets include the Centro de Recursos digital platform containing 229 documents, the proprietary Índice Multidimensional de Inclusión Social y Productiva (IMISP), the ongoing Misión Colombia Envejece research initiative, and a network of 22 digital communities with over 4,300 members running across WhatsApp and Facebook. The foundation also co-leads FILBo Incluyente at the Bogotá International Book Fair.

Revenue is generated through three streams: returns on the endowment fund left by the founders, donations and contributions from private entities and individuals, and strategic alliance agreements with public and private entities (including USAID, UNICEF, CERLALC-UNESCO, and Colombian ministries). All programs and resources are provided free of charge; there is no commercial pricing, no app, and no public API. Distribution occurs primarily through the Centro de Recursos self-serve digital platform, strategic partnership implementation with government entities (Secretarías de Educación), community networks (digital communities), and annual cultural events such as FILBo Incluye, which won the 2024 Premio a la Inclusión Global en Cultura from IFIP and UNESCO.

Name

Fundación Saldarriaga Concha

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN SALDARRIAGA CONCHA

Website

https://saldarriagaconcha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fundación Saldarriaga Concha is a Bogotá-based non-profit foundation, founded in 1973, that develops inclusion programs, digital accessibility guides, and literacy methodologies for persons with disabilities and older persons across Colombia, funded by an endowment, donations, and strategic alliances.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Inclusion Foundation Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Social inclusion programs
• Disability inclusion services
• Older persons support
• Digital accessibility resources
• Inclusive education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patrimonial Fund Returns: Own resources from returns on endowment funds left by founders Alfredo Saldarriaga del Valle, Elvira Concha Cárdenas, and Ignacio Saldarriaga Concha
2. Donations and Contributions: Funding from donations and contributions from private entities and individuals supporting inclusion initiatives
3. Strategic Alliances and Agreements: Agreements and partnerships with public and private entities for implementing social programs focused on inclusion of older persons and persons with disabilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Saldarriaga Concha is a Colombian non-profit foundation that designs, implements, and disseminates social inclusion programs, methodologies, and research for older persons and persons with disabilities. Its core offerings include literacy and education methodologies (Saberes Mayores, 3Cs Model), a digital Resource Center with 229+ research documents, the IMISP inclusion measurement index, and digital accessibility guidance (Sin Barreras Digitales, Guía de Accesibilidad Digital).

Product overview

Fundación Saldarriaga Concha is a non-profit foundation (established 1973) focused on transforming Colombia into an inclusive society for older persons and persons with disabilities. Its product portfolio centers on four programmatic work lines: (1) Physical and Socio-Emotional Well-being (including the 3Cs Model, Me Cuido Activo), (2) Education (including Saberes Mayores literacy methodology and inclusive education strengthening), (3) Digital Environments (including Sin Barreras Digitales and the Guía de Accesibilidad Digital), and (4) Economic Security (including Fondo Mayor and GOYN). The foundation operates a Resource Center hosting 229 documents, maintains 22 digital communities with 4,300 members, and produces research indices such as the IMISP. The offering is structured as advocacy programs and knowledge products rather than a commercial software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centro de Recursos (Resource Center)

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,325 students and 1,166 teachers trained in resilience and compassion through 3Cs model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Fundación Gilberto Alzate AvendañominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Venue partner for FILBo Incluye events, hosting inclusion programming at their cultural facility during the book fair.
• ProfamiliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Joint research partnership for study on 'Percepciones de la sexualidad en personas mayores' covering Medellín, Montería, Manizales, and Tunja. Collaboration combines Profamilia's reproductive health expertise with the foundation's focus on older persons' well-being.
• Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación de ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Funding and implementation partner for 'Ecosistema para el Fortalecimiento de la Atención Primaria en Salud Mental con Enfoque de Curso de Vida' project under Convocatoria 919-2022. Project focuses on mental health promotion in Amazon and Andean regions.
• Cámara Colombiana del LibroflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-leadership of FILBo Incluye, the inclusive programming strand at the Bogotá International Book Fair, promoting accessible and inclusive cultural events for persons with disabilities and older persons.
• UNICEF ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory partnership for territorial inclusion strategies, providing guidance to Colombian departments and municipalities on becoming more inclusive territories.
• Fundación LukerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-implementation of 'El Efecto Cacao' project in Tumaco and Necoclí, strengthening resilience in cacao-producing communities.
• CERLALC-UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical collaboration for development of Saberes Mayores literacy methodology for older persons, with UNESCO's Latin American literacy center providing expertise.
• HUB de Diversidad Digital ColombiacoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative initiative for digital diversity and accessibility, bringing together organizations working on digital inclusion for persons with disabilities.
• International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network partner providing recognition and peer exchange for inclusion best practices including the FILBo Incluye model.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ashoka: A global network identifying and supporting leading social entrepreneurs, including those focused on disability and aging. Comparable in operating as a non-profit foundation that builds ecosystems of social innovators and produces knowledge products to scale impact.
• Special Olympics: A global organization providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities, with health, education, and leadership programs. Comparable in disability inclusion mission, scale (large global non-profit), and partnership-based program delivery model.
• Alzheimer's Association: The leading US voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Comparable as a non-profit focused on older-persons health, producing research and educational resources, and engaging communities — though narrower in scope and US-centric.
• AARP Foundation: The charitable arm of AARP in the United States, focused on older adults' economic security, hunger, and isolation. Comparable in mission focus on aging populations and producing knowledge and policy products, though larger in scale and US-based.
• Fundación ONCE: A Spanish foundation established by ONCE for the social inclusion of people with disabilities, including employment, training, and accessibility initiatives. Comparable as an endowed, mission-driven foundation with a disability mandate and structured program lines (employment, training, accessibility).

Direct peers

• HelpAge International: A global network focused on the rights and well-being of older persons, with research, advocacy, and inclusion programs across developing countries. Highly comparable to Fundación Saldarriaga Concha's older-persons mandate, methodology development, and policy advocacy work.
• CBM International: An international development organization working with partners to improve the lives of people with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable in producing inclusion methodologies, advocacy research, and disability-inclusive programming across emerging markets.
• Fundación C&A: A Latin American foundation investing in social impact programs, including education and inclusion initiatives across the region. Comparable as a regionally focused, endowed foundation producing knowledge and methodologies with measurable program reach.
• Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International): An international disability and inclusion organization running programs in 60+ countries focused on persons with disabilities. Directly comparable in mission (disability inclusion), program design (training, accessibility, advocacy), and operating model (non-profit, donor-funded, partnership-based).

Emerging players

• International Disability Alliance: A global alliance of disability and development organizations advocating for disability rights in international policy. Comparable in advocacy and knowledge-production focus for disability inclusion, though operating as a coordinating network rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SaldarriagaConc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClntTU-udKus3B0ehzAz4WQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/saldarriagaconcha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacionsaldarriagaconcha
• Instagraminstagram.com/fundacionsaldarriaga
• TikToktiktok.com/@fundacionsaldarriaga

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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