Polska Fundacja im. Roberta Schumana

Name

Polska Fundacja im. Roberta Schumana

Legal name

Polska Fundacja im. Roberta Schumana

Website

https://schuman.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Education and European Integration Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Leadership, Civic Education & Service-Learning Nonprofits (BPAGADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civic Education & Community Engagement (Voting, Local Government) (EDAAAFAC), Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Civic education services
• European integration awareness
• NGO capacity building
• Expert training programs
• Civil society advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Programme Grants (CERV, FERS): The majority of the foundation's activities are funded through EU project grants, including programme Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) and Fundusze Europejskie dla Rozwoju Społecznego 2021-2027 (FERS). Project budgets include e.g. 150,000 EUR for the Boost for active European citizenship 2026 project, of which 120,000 PLN was co-funded by PROO.
2. National Government Support (PROO / NIW): Funding received from Narodowy Instytut Wolności – Centrum Rozwoju Społeczeństwa Obywatelskiego under the Programme Rozwoju Organizacji Obywatelskich (PROO) for organizational capacity building.
3. Individual Donations and 1.5% Tax Designation: The foundation receives donations from individuals, including the option to direct 1.5% of personal income tax to the foundation (KRS 0000023615). Donations are also collected via FaniMani.pl affiliate programme and direct bank transfers.
4. EU Project Co-financing Match: NIW/PROO funding is used as match/co-financing for EU-funded projects (e.g. PROO contribution of 120,000 PLN to the 150,000 EUR CERV project Boost for active European citizenship 2026).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Polska Fundacja im. Roberta Schumana is a non-profit foundation that provides civic and European integration education to Polish educators, students, NGO workers, and citizens. Its core offerings include online courses (Akademia Europejska, Unijne ABC), the Szkoła Reprezentacji i Partycypacji Społecznej NGO training programme, a nationwide Kluby Europejskie school network, the Schuman Volunteers international volunteering scheme, expert meetings and webinars, the Akademia Odporności (Resilience Academy), free downloadable publications, and a fact-checking service on EU topics. All programmes are delivered free of charge to participants and funded through EU and national public grants.

Product overview

Polska Fundacja im. Roberta Schumana is a non-profit civic foundation offering a portfolio of educational programs, publications, and public events focused on European civic education and active citizenship. The core offerings include recurring online courses (Akademia Europejska, Unijne ABC), advocacy training programs (Szkoła Reprezentacji i Partycypacji Społecznej), a national school club network (Kluby Europejskie), an international volunteering scheme (Schuman Volunteers), and annual public events (Parada Schumana / Miasteczko Schumana). These are complemented by publications (Pytania o UE i euro, Matki Europy, civic education materials), expert meetings and webinars, fact-checking, a resilience academy (Akademia Odporności), and contributions to EU civic space monitoring reports. The portfolio is structured as a unified mission-driven program of public education and civil society strengthening, with individual projects often co-funded by EU programs (CERV, FERS, Citizens Equality Rights and Values) and national sources (NIW).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Akademia Europejska A recurring online course on European Union topics, offered annually as a multi-session seminar series with expert discussions and Q&A. It attracts participants from across Poland seeking structured knowledge about EU affairs; the fourth edition (2026) attracted over 220 participants with nearly 180 certificates issued.
• Unijne ABC A semester-long academic elective for University of Warsaw students covering EU fundamentals, principles, and current challenges through monthly workshops and lectures.
• Szkoła Reprezentacji i Partycypacji Społecznej A multi-session training project for NGO representatives on advocacy, monitoring, and social participation skills, co-funded by the European Funds for Social Development 2021-2027 (FERS). The project provided support to 168 representatives from at least 40 NGOs across various public policy areas.
• Kluby Europejskie (School European Clubs) A nationwide network of school-based European Clubs providing European civic education to young people, supported by training materials, events, and a national congress of coordinators. The 2025 national congress brought together 15 European Clubs from across Poland.
• Schuman Volunteers (Wolontariat Europejski) An international volunteering programme placing European volunteers in Polish educational and NGO organizations, coordinated under the European Solidarity Corps framework. The 2026-2027 edition recruits 14 international volunteers to be placed in 9 educational institutions and NGOs in Warsaw and Wojkowice.
• Miasteczko Schumana / Parada Schumana Annual outdoor event featuring the Schuman Parade through central Warsaw and a festival fair (Miasteczko Schumana) with educational activities and informational stalls reaching thousands of citizens.
• Akademia Odporności (Resilience Academy) A series of expert meetings on societal resilience, covering topics such as hybrid warfare, international threats, cybersecurity, disinformation, and crisis management. Co-financed by Narodowy Instytut Wolności under PROO and delivered in partnership with Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich, Fundacja PZU, Stowarzyszenie Willa Decjusza, and Centrum Dialogu im. Juliusza Mieroszewskiego.
• Factchecking Fact-checking service addressing misinformation about European integration, EU policies, and related public debate topics, published on a dedicated section of the foundation's website (schuman.pl/factchecking).
• Mothers of Europe: Matki Europy An international publication project documenting biographies of influential women who contributed to democratic transformation and European integration, produced by a six-country consortium (Poland, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Spain, Czech Republic) and funded by the EU CERV programme (grant nr 101143916).
• Spotkania eksperckie i webinaria (Expert meetings and webinars) Recurring expert meetings and webinars on EU affairs, advocacy, and civic engagement topics, open to participants of foundation projects and the broader public, with expert speakers including former EU negotiators, economists, and analysts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 220+ participants, ~180 certificates issued across 4 editions of Akademia Europejska
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Fundacja Centrum im. prof. Bronisława GeremkacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lead coordinator of the 'Mothers of Europe' (Matki Europy) international consortium, implementing the project in Poland alongside partners from Hungary, Germany, Greece, Spain, and Czech Republic, funded by the EU CERV programme (grant nr 101143916).
• Muzeum Historii Kobiet (Museum of Women's History)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides substantive (expert) support for the 'Mothers of Europe' project in Poland, contributing historical expertise on women's contributions to European integration.
• Magyarorszagi Europa Tarsasag (Hungary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the 'Mothers of Europe' (MOTHERS OF EUROPE) consortium of NGOs from six EU countries, co-funded by the EU CERV programme.
• Alliance4Europe (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman partner in the 'Mothers of Europe' consortium, collaborating on research, events, and publications about women who shaped European integration.
• Inter Alia (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek partner in the 'Mothers of Europe' consortium, contributing to the multinational project on women's roles in European history.
• Knihovna Vaclava Havla (Czech Republic)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech partner in the 'Mothers of Europe' consortium, supporting the project with research and public events on women in European integration.
• Asociacion Consortium Local-Global Coglobal (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner in the 'Mothers of Europe' consortium, participating in the international collaboration to document women's contributions to European democracy and integration.
• OFOP (Ogólnopolska Federacja Organizacji Pozarządowych)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in the 'Szkoła Reprezentacji i Partycypacji Społecznej' project (co-funded by FERS 2021-2027), providing NGO capacity building across Poland. OFOP also co-authored Poland's contribution to the Civic Space Report 2026.
• Centrum Rozwoju Inicjatyw Społecznych CRISsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation partner in the 'Szkoła Reprezentacji i Partycypacji Społecznej' project, contributing to the training and capacity-building programme for NGO representatives.
• Fundacja trzeci.orgsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation partner in the 'Szkoła Reprezentacji i Partycypacji Społecznej' project, providing expertise in NGO development and social initiative support.
• Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka KarpiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Akademia Odporności' (Resilience Academy) project, providing security and Eastern Europe analytical expertise alongside Fundacja PZU, Stowarzyszenie Willa Decjusza, and the foundation.
• Fundacja PZUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organiser of 'Akademia Odporności' (Resilience Academy), contributing expertise on disinformation and societal resilience topics. The project is co-financed by Narodowy Instytut Wolności under PROO.
• Stowarzyszenie Willa DecjuszasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organiser of 'Akademia Odporności' and host of the Kraków workshops (June 2026), providing the venue and logistical support for resilience training events.
• Centrum Dialogu im. Juliusza MieroszewskiegosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organiser of the Kraków 'Czujność. Bezpieczeństwo. Spokój' (Vigilance. Security. Calm) social resilience workshops, alongside Willa Decjusza, Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich, and the foundation.
• Akademia Europejska in Berlin (Dialog Most project)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman bilateral partner in the 'Dialog Most' programme for young Polish and German professionals, fostering cross-border dialogue and leadership development.
• Europejskie Forum Obywatelskie (European Civic Forum, ECF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation is a member of ECF, a pan-European network of over 100 NGOs from 30 countries, which produces the annual Civic Space Report monitoring civil society conditions across Europe.
• Parlament Europejski – Biuro w Polsce (European Parliament Office in Poland)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the Europe Day event at Europa Experience Warsaw (9 May), co-organised with the European Commission Representation in Poland and other EU institutional partners.
• Przedstawicielstwo Komisji Europejskiej w Polsce (European Commission Representation in Poland)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the Europe Day event at Europa Experience Warsaw and co-host of related public outreach activities, providing EU institutional visibility and audience reach.
• Saksońska Państwowa Agencja Edukacji Obywatelskiej (SLpB) in DresdensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost of the fourth Trilateral Networking Conference on European Education (Poland-Czechia-Saxony), scheduled for November 2026 in Dresden, organized with the foundation as a partner.
• Klub Europejski II LO im. Adama Mickiewicza w GdynisupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of the European Clubs network; the foundation acted as a partner in the European Picnic organized by this school club in Gdynia, providing educational animations and volunteer support.
• Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży (CWM)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth cooperation organization with which the foundation shared a booth at the European Picnic in Gdynia, providing joint educational activities and volunteer engagement.
• European House BudapestsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe foundation recommends the 'Connect. Collaborate. Create' summer camp organized by European House Budapest for young people aged 18-29, supporting youth engagement in EU affairs.
• SOS dla EdukacjisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on civic education research and advocacy; jointly conducts surveys among civic education teachers to identify material needs and inform recommendations for the Ministry of Education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alliance4Europe: German pro-European civic-society organisation participating in the same 'Mothers of Europe' consortium — directly comparable in mission (democratic European integration) and EU-grant funding model.
• Fundacja Centrum im. prof. Bronisława Geremka: Polish foundation focused on European policy debate and civic education, listed as co-coordinator of the 'Mothers of Europe' CERV project with the subject — directly overlapping mission and funding sources.
• Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej (CEO): Largest Polish civic education NGO, delivering parallel programmes (school civic education, teacher training, advocacy) on a similar non-profit EU-grant-funded model — directly comparable in mission, audience, and funding structure.
• Fundacja im. Stefana Batorego (Batory Foundation): One of Poland's largest independent foundations supporting democracy, civil society, and European integration — comparable as a Polish grantmaking/civil-society foundation with overlapping funder base and constituency.
• European House Budapest: Budapest-based civic organisation running EU youth engagement programmes referenced by the subject — comparable as a regional civic-education non-profit targeting young Europeans on EU funding.
• Stowarzyszenie Willa Decjusza: Polish cultural and educational association co-organising the 'Akademia Odporności' project with the subject — directly comparable as a Polish civic-cultural non-profit with overlapping EU-grant project portfolio.
• Inter Alia: Greek civic-action organisation partnering with the subject on the 'Mothers of Europe' CERV consortium; comparable as a small-to-mid EU-funded civic-education NGO operating on multi-country grants.

Others

• Heinrich Böll Foundation: German political foundation affiliated with the Green party operating civic-education programmes across Central/Eastern Europe — comparable as a larger civic-education funder/operator in the same policy ecosystem.
• Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES): German political foundation running EU civic-education and youth engagement programmes across Europe — relevant adjacent player sharing the Polish/EU civic-education funder ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• European Civic Forum (ECF): Pan-European network of 100+ civic-society organisations in 30 countries, of which the subject is a member and contributor to the Civic Space Report — broader and larger umbrella in the same civic-education space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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