Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Osób z Zespołem Downa "Tęcza"

What Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Osób z Zespołem Downa "Tęcza" does

Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Osób z Zespołem Downa "Tęcza" is a Polish non-profit association (stowarzyszenie) headquartered in Kraków at Os. Wandy 23, founded in 1998 to support people with Down syndrome and their families in the Małopolska region. The organization operates a portfolio of six core programs spanning the full lifecycle of its beneficiaries: the Środowiskowy Dom Samopomocy (state-funded day facility for 15-16 adults with intellectual disabilities), the Klub Rodzica z Dzieckiem Hula-Hop (early-intervention parent club for children aged 0-3), the Centrum Wsparcia Rodziny TIPI (family support center offering specialized workshops), the Klub Aktywnych Zawodowo (vocational rehabilitation club for employed adults with Down syndrome), the Centrum Wsparcia Kobiet w ciąży oraz Mam noworodków z Ukrainy (support center for Ukrainian refugees), and the Społeczna 21 sp. z o.o. social enterprise subsidiary providing vocational activation.

The organization's core intellectual property is its Easy-to-Read (ETR) text methodology — an accessibility framework for producing materials understandable by people with intellectual disabilities — which it now licenses commercially to companies and institutions alongside accessibility training and inclusive event consulting. All direct services to beneficiaries are delivered free of charge. The association employs 7 staff and supports approximately 150 families.

Revenue is generated through a diversified non-profit funding mix: individual donations (one-time and recurring via the Klub Stałych Darczyńców and Patronite), Poland's 1.5% personal income tax designation program (KRS 0000335176), government grants from PFRON, the City of Kraków, and Małopolska Voivodeship, European Union funds (ESF, European Funds for Ukraine), and corporate sponsorships (IKEA, Skanska, Motorola Solutions, BBZ Polska, among others). Distribution is direct through the organization's own facilities, with co-financed programs commissioned by municipal and regional authorities.

Name

Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Osób z Zespołem Downa "Tęcza"

Legal name

Stowarzyszenie Rodziców i Przyjaciół Osób z Zespołem Downa w Krakowie

Website

https://stowarzyszenietecza.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stowarzyszenie Tęcza is a Kraków-based Polish non-profit supporting approximately 150 families affected by Down syndrome through six programs spanning early intervention, adult day care, family support, vocational rehabilitation, a social enterprise, and a refugee support center, funded by grants, donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAH

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYEDAJAIAK

Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Student Health, Safety & Wellbeing Services (Counseling, Mental Health, SEL, Safeguarding)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Down syndrome care
• Social rehabilitation programs
• Intellectual disability services
• Community integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kraków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals through the organization's website, bank transfers, and monthly commitment options via the Club of Regular Donors.
2. 1.5% Tax Donation Program: Polish tax donation system allowing taxpayers to direct 1.5% of their income tax to registered public benefit organizations (OPPO). KRS: 0000335176.
3. Government Grants (PFRON, Municipality, Voivodeship): Project-based funding from Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych (PFRON), City of Krakow, and Małopolska Voivodeship for various support programs.
4. European Union Grants: Funding from European funds including European Social Fund (ESF), European Funds for Ukraine, and various operational programs.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Support from corporate sponsors including BBZ Polska, Skanska, Motorola Solutions, and other local businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stowarzyszenie Tęcza is a non-profit association that provides free social services, therapeutic activities, rehabilitation, vocational training, and family support programs for people with Down syndrome and their families in Kraków, Poland. The organization operates multiple programs including a daily community support center, parent clubs, family support centers, and a social enterprise for vocational activation. It also offers Easy-to-Read (ETR) text development and accessibility training for companies and institutions.

Product overview

Stowarzyszenie Tęcza operates as a unified portfolio of social services and programs for individuals with Down syndrome and their families in Krakow, Poland. The organization offers six core service areas: (1) Środowiskowy Dom Samopomocy (ŚDS) — a day facility for adults with intellectual disabilities providing therapeutic activities; (2) Klub Rodzica z Dzieckiem Hula Hop — a parent club for families with young children (0-3 years) with developmental needs; (3) Centrum Wsparcia Rodziny TIPI — a family support center offering specialized workshops and training; (4) Klub Aktywnych Zawodowo — a professional activation club for employed adults with Down syndrome; (5) Społeczna 21 sp. z o.o. — a social enterprise for vocational preparation; and (6) Centrum Wsparcia Kobiet w ciąży oraz Mam noworodków z Ukrainy — a support center for Ukrainian refugees. The organization is not a technology product company but a 25-year-old non-profit providing community-based care, rehabilitation, integration, and family support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centrum Wsparcia Rodziny TIPI: Family Support Center offering individual math education using Numicon method, social skills training, photography-based development workshops, and socialization activities.
• Klub Rodzica z Dzieckiem Hula-Hop
• Środowiskowy Dom Samopomocy
• Klub Aktywnych Zawodowo
• Społeczna 21 sp. z o.o.

Products and services

• Środowiskowy Dom Samopomocy (ŚDS) - Community Self-Help Center Day facility for 15–16 adults with intellectual disabilities located in Nowa Huta (Os. Wandy 23), offering therapeutic activities including educational, culinary, household management, arts and crafts, IT and multimedia, sports (gymnastics, swimming), dog therapy, music therapy, and interpersonal skills training. Free of charge to participants.
• Klub Rodzica z Dzieckiem Hula Hop - Parent Club Parent club for parents of children aged 0–3 with diagnosed disabilities or developmental support needs, providing space for meetings with specialists, training, and tailored activities for children. Co-financed by the City of Krakow.
• Centrum Wsparcia Rodziny TIPI - Family Support Center Family support center offering individual and group sessions including mathematical education using the Numicon method, social skills training (TUS), photography-based developmental workshops, and socialization activities led by specialized staff.
• Klub Aktywnych Zawodowo - Active Workers Club Professional activation club for employed adults with Down syndrome, providing vocational rehabilitation and social integration through specialized activities such as psychology sessions and communication workshops.
• Społeczna 21 sp. z o.o. - Social Enterprise Social enterprise operated by the association to provide vocational activation for individuals with Down syndrome, preparing families for professional challenges and providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Centrum Wsparcia Kobiet w ciąży oraz Mam noworodków z Ukrainy - Support Center for Pregnant Women and Mothers of Newborns from Ukraine Support center for pregnant women and new mothers from Ukraine, providing psychological support, workshops, birth school classes, specialist consultations, and access to material aid.
• Accessibility Services for Companies and Institutions (Szkolenia i warsztaty - ETR text development) Accessibility training, workshops, and Easy-to-Read (ETR) text development services offered to companies and institutions seeking to improve accessibility for people with intellectual disabilities. Includes the EtnoAudyt project for cultural institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 150 families with members who have Down syndrome
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Urząd Miasta Krakowa (City of Krakow)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor municipal partner providing funding and support for various programs including summer camps, family support activities, and integration programs. Co-finances Środowiskowy Dom Samopomocy.
• Województwo Małopolskie (Małopolska Voivodeship)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government partner providing funding for integration trips, sports programs, and various community projects through ROPS.
• PFRON Oddział Małopolski (PFRON Małopolska Branch)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational fund for rehabilitation of persons with disabilities providing major project funding for professional integration, assistance programs, and sports activities.
• ROPS (Regionalny Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional social welfare center facilitating implementation of regional social programs.
• Społeczna 21 sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise operated by the association providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Located at the same facility as the association.
• Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie (National Museum in Krakow)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural institution partner for accessibility and cultural integration projects, including the EtnoAudyt project for inclusive museum experiences.
• BBZ PolskaminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting association activities and programs.
• IKEAminorOthersCorporate sponsor providing support for association facilities and programs.
• SkanskaminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting association activities and community programs.
• Motorola SolutionsminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting association programs and activities.
• Koleje MałopolskieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional railway partner for integration and accessible transport projects.
• Muzeum Etnograficzne w KrakowieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthnographic museum partner for the EtnoAudyt project, training museum staff and conducting accessibility audits.
• Żywe Muzeum ObwarzankaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInteractive museum partner for integration workshops and cultural activities for people with disabilities.
• KSPN Pogoń KrakówminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFootball club partner for sports activities and integration tournaments.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fundacja Polsat: Large Polish foundation supporting treatment and rehabilitation of children with disabilities, including Down syndrome, with much broader funding base and media reach.
• Fundacja Avalon: Major Polish disability NGO offering direct financial and rehabilitative assistance to people with disabilities nationwide, competing for similar PFRON and 1.5% tax donation pools.
• Inclusion Europe: European federation advocating for people with intellectual disabilities and their families, operating at EU policy level and aligned with Tęcza's ETR and inclusion work.
• Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Integracji: Established Polish disability advocacy organization that runs inclusion programs and competes for the same corporate sponsors and government grants as Tęcza.
• Polskie Stowarzyszenie na rzecz Osób z Niepełnosprawnością Intelektualną (PSONI): National Polish NGO for people with intellectual disabilities, operating local chapters that overlap with Tęcza's Down syndrome focus but at significantly larger scale and broader intellectual-disability scope.

Emerging players

• Fundacja Dobra Fabryka: Polish social enterprise operating in a comparable model to Społeczna 21, providing employment and vocational activation for people with disabilities.

Direct peers

• European Down Syndrome Association (EDSA): Europe-wide umbrella association focused specifically on Down syndrome advocacy, research, and family support, with comparable mission and family-support orientation.
• Fundacja SYNAPSIS: Polish foundation providing early intervention, therapy, and education for children with neurodevelopmental disorders including Down syndrome and autism, with comparable Warsaw-based program structure.
• Down Syndrome International (DSI): Global umbrella organization promoting the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome, with thematic alignment to Tęcza's accessibility and family-support work.
• Fundacja Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Dzieci: Polish association operating day-support centers and family services for children and youth with disabilities, structurally similar to Tęcza's Środowiskowy Dom Samopomocy model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StowarzyszenieTeczaKrakow
• Instagraminstagram.com/stowarzyszenietecza_krk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stowarzyszenie-tecza

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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