Instituto Tecendo Infâncias

What Instituto Tecendo Infâncias does

Instituto Tecendo Infâncias is a Brazilian non-profit family philanthropy institute founded in January 2022 in Itu, São Paulo, by the Schincariol family (Maíra Gazzola Schincariol, Adriano Schincariol and their children Laura and Lucas). It is dedicated to promoting the holistic development of children from gestation to age six in contexts of social vulnerability, operating through strategic grantmaking to civil-society partners rather than running programs directly. Its work is structured around three axes — Potencializar (strengthen partner organizations via financial and non-financial support), Sensibilizar (raise awareness and mobilize society) and Evidenciar (produce evidence) — and addresses child development, family support, education, nutrition, health access and protection from violence.

The institute's product surface consists of a curated portfolio of grant-funded initiatives rather than proprietary technology. Flagship deployments include the Plano Municipal pela Primeira Infância (PMPI-Itu) developed with Itu's municipal government, the Programa Cuidar multidisciplinary family-accompaniment program, the Escola Tomorrowland de Música e Artes, and projects in partnership with Hospital Pequeno Príncipe, CIEDS, Instituto Dara, AMR, Instituto NeuroSaber, Cirandar, Vaga Lume, Pinacoteca de São Paulo, and others. Research and evidence products include a partnership with Unicamp's Observatório da Infância e Adolescência for intersectoral indicators and Brazil's participation in the OECD IELS study. Underlying technology is minimal: a WordPress website, newsletter and webinar infrastructure, with no proprietary systems or AI components.

Revenue is generated entirely through donations and co-financing — 2025 operating revenue was R$ 1,880,000 (R$ 1,850,000 from individuals, R$ 30,000 from legal entities) — with cumulative deployed capital reaching R$ 7.8 million by December 2025 across 40+ initiatives. Administrative functions are outsourced to the family office Rispetto Capital. Pricing is not applicable as the organization sells no products or services; its go-to-market is grantmaking, technical assistance, advocacy and knowledge dissemination through partnerships with municipalities (Prefeitura de Itu), coalitions (RNPI, Coalizão Brasileira pelo Fim da Violência contra Crianças e Adolescentes, Agenda 227, Gife) and peer foundations.

Name

Instituto Tecendo Infâncias

Legal name

Instituto Tecendo Infâncias

Website

https://tecendoinfancias.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Instituto Tecendo Infâncias is a Brazilian non-profit family philanthropy institute, founded 2022 in Itu, São Paulo, that promotes early childhood development (0–6 years) for vulnerable children via strategic grantmaking, technical assistance and evidence generation to civil-society and municipal partners across multiple Brazilian states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropy and Grantmaking Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Early childhood philanthropy
• Strategic grantmaking services
• Child development funding
• Family foundation giving
• Social investment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Itu

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: The institute operates as a non-profit family philanthropy foundation. Funding comes from the founding family (Maíra and Adriano Schincariol and family), co-financing with other foundations, and strategic partnerships. The 2025 report shows R$ 1,880,000 in operational revenue from donations (R$ 1,850,000 from individuals and R$ 30,000 from legal entities).

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Instituto Tecendo Infâncias is a non-profit family philanthropy foundation that provides strategic grantmaking and technical support to civil society organizations and municipalities working on early childhood development (0-6 years) in vulnerable contexts across Brazil. The institute funds and strengthens partner-led programs in education, health, nutrition, culture, and protection through three operational axes: Potencializar (strengthening), Sensibilizar (awareness), and Evidenciar (evidence).

Product overview

Instituto Tecendo Infâncias is a family philanthropy institute founded in 2022 that operates through strategic grantmaking, supporting and strengthening partner organizations rather than operating projects directly. The organization focuses on early childhood development (0-6 years) in vulnerable contexts across Brazil. Its portfolio includes flagship programs such as Programa Cuidar (multidisciplinary family support in Itu), the Escola Tomorrowland de Música e Artes (music and arts education), and the Plano Municipal Pela Primeira Infância (PMPI-Itu). The institute supports over 40 initiatives nationwide, including projects in education (Escola Comunitária Maramar, Verdejando Escolas, Tecendo Infâncias com a Leitura), health (Equoterapia Horsoul, Prioritando Oportunidades AMR), culture and arts (Uma Obra at Pinacoteca), research (IELS/OECD study, Unicamp indicators research), and violence prevention (INSPIRE). The organization also supports regional initiatives in the Amazon (Primeira Infância na Amazônia, Biblioteca Comunitária), Northeast Brazil (Infância Tecida em Laços, Amigos do Bem), and other territories, all aligned with three strategic axes: Potencializar (strengthening civil society), Sensibilizar (mobilizing society), and Evidenciar (producing knowledge and evidence).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• R$ 7.8 million invested in early childhood initiatives since 2022
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp) - Núcleo de Estudos de Políticas PúblicasmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for research project to identify and analyze intersectoral initiatives, developing a Reference Guide for Planning, Management and Implementation of early childhood policies. Conducted with Observatório da Infância e Adolescência (OiA/Unicamp).
• Coalizão Brasileira pelo Fim da Violência contra Crianças e AdolescentesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in INSPIRE Phase II project, building a National Monitoring Panel for strategies to end violence against children and adolescents, adapted to Brazilian context. The INSPIRE package was developed by WHO, UNICEF and international partners.
• Tomorrowland FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnership to create the Escola Tomorrowland de Música e Artes in Itu. Funded through social tickets from Tomorrowland Brasil 2023 festival. The official launch in October donated over 130 musical instruments and opened music, dance, and arts workshops.
• Centro Integrado de Estudos e Programas de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (CIEDS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2023Partner for 'Infância Tecida em Laços' and 'Infância Inclusiva em Laços' projects in Pacajus and Horizonte, Ceará. The first edition ran Sept 2023-June 2024; second edition July 2024-July 2025 supporting 100 families and 150 children.
• Instituto DaracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Inspired by Instituto Dara's methodology, the institute helped create HubEP (Knowledge Hub) to disseminate Dara's effective intersectoral methodologies for combating poverty, particularly the Family Action Plan (PAF) social technology. The Cuidar Program in Itu was inspired by Dara's experience.
• Prefeitura de ItucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Technical Cooperation Agreement signed in January 2022 for the construction and implementation of the Plano Municipal pela Primeira Infância (PMPI-Itu). The partnership led to the establishment of the Children's Committee of Itu and the Cuidar Program, a multidisciplinary support program for vulnerable families.
• Hospital Pequeno PríncipemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for 'Primeira Infância: Gerando Prosperidade' project in Curitiba (PR), promoting holistic development of hospitalized children or those in health follow-up. Results (2023): 300 children served, 500 professionals trained, 200 families involved.
• Organização para a Cooperação e Desenvolvimento Econômico (OCDE/OECD)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Part of coalition enabling Brazil's participation in IELS (International Early Learning and Child Wellbeing Study), evaluating learning and wellbeing of 5-year-old children. Other coalition members: Fundação Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal, Fundação Lemann, Itaú Social, Colibri Capital, Instituto Beja, B3 Social.
• Instituto HorsoulsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to structure voluntary equestrian therapy services for young children in vulnerable situations in Itu (SP). The institute supports free therapy for children with disabilities and their families through systemic therapeutic riding.
• Associação Vaga LumesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to implement a community library in the riverside community of Santa Terezinha Axipicá, Oriximiná (PA), promoting the right to read and strengthening education for local children.
• Associação Mineira de Reabilitação (AMR)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for 'Prioritando Oportunidades' project in Belo Horizonte (MG), promoting health and social participation of children 0-6 with physical disabilities from vulnerable contexts, fostering autonomy and functionality.
• CURA BrasilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported health task force in Apotribu neighborhood (rural Itu) in July 2022. Provided ophthalmic equipment, supplies, transportation, food, and accommodation for 45 volunteer professionals. 195 people assisted including 24 children.
• Instituto NeuroSabersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Inclusive School Program training assistant teachers supporting students with disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders in Itu's Municipal Education Network. 246 teachers certified (98.4% completion rate).
• Instituto Dara (HubEP)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHubEP (Knowledge Hub) created with Instituto Dara to disseminate effective intersectoral methodologies. Connected 7 organizations including Gastromotiva, Instituto Ipê, Cieds, UniPeriferias, Ação Cidadania, Rede Asta, and Sistema B.
• Amigos do BemsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported food security for children 4-6 years in Transformation Centers. Distribution of monthly food baskets for 243 children in two centers over 12 months, contributing to health, wellbeing, and learning capacity.
• Promar Instituto de Desenvolvimento Sustentável da Península de MaraúsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Escola Comunitária Maramar in Maraú (BA), supporting new morning class for 12 children and expansion of full-time education for 18 children. The region has HDI of 0.593 with 27% illiteracy rate.
• Fundação FEAC, Instituto Arcor Brasil, CoCriançasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in 'Verdejando Escolas' project, transforming schoolyards into nature-integrated spaces co-created with children, promoting free outdoor play and enhancing children's wellbeing.
• Projeto Saúde & Alegria (PSA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for early childhood in the Amazon, reaching 14 Indigenous peoples, 70+ villages, 19 territories, and about 200 riverside communities, directly impacting over 20,000 people through health professional training and community workshops.
• CirandarsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for 'Tecendo Infâncias com a Leitura' project implementing reading spaces in community schools in Porto Alegre (RS). Seminar for 100 schools, selection of 10 for cultural incubator, implementation of Reading Spaces.
• Pinacoteca de São PaulosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Uma Obra III: Pintura Sem Fim' and 'Pina Dentro & Fora' projects, supporting educational exhibition and pedagogical backpacks for children and educators, impacting 12 teachers and 400 students.
• Rispetto CapitalsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFamily office of the founding family, contracted for administrative, financial, and accounting support. Responsible for financial management, internal audit, process review, and automated reporting.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Instituto Alana: Brazilian family institute dedicated to children's rights and wellbeing, advocating for public policies that protect and develop childhood. Comparable given shared focus on children, advocacy orientation, and Brazilian philanthropic context.
• Fundação Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal: Brazilian family foundation (also founded by entrepreneurs) focused exclusively on early childhood development, supporting research, public policy, and partner organizations. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping thesis (children 0–6), grantmaking model, and Brazilian operating context.
• Aldeias Infantis SOS Brasil: Brazilian organization providing direct services for vulnerable children and families through community-based programs. Comparable in serving vulnerable children and operating through civil society partnerships, but uses direct service delivery rather than pure grantmaking model.
• Fundação Abrinq pelos Direitos da Criança e do Adolescente: Long-standing Brazilian foundation focused on child and adolescent rights through grantmaking, research, and public policy. Comparable in mission (children's wellbeing) and operating model (foundation-led grantmaking and advocacy), but with broader age range.
• Fundação Lemann: Major Brazilian family foundation pursuing strategic philanthropy across education and social sectors, including co-founding OECD IELS coalition work. Comparable in operational model (strategic grantmaking, evidence-based, public policy advocacy) and family foundation governance.

Broad incumbents

• Fundação Roberto Marinho: Major Brazilian foundation with extensive educational programming including early childhood initiatives. Comparable in education-targeted grantmaking and content production, though operates at substantially larger national scale.
• UNICEF Brasil: International organization with deep Brazil presence focused on children's rights, wellbeing, and policy advocacy including early childhood. Comparable as a coalition partner (RNPI, INSPIRE) and on overlapping thematic focus, though operates globally with much larger funding base.
• Itaú Social: One of Brazil's largest corporate-affiliated social investors, with education and early childhood programs as core pillars. Comparable in early childhood focus and strategic philanthropy model, but operates at materially larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Fundação José Luiz Egydio Setúbal: Brazilian family foundation supporting children's health, education, and wellbeing through hospital partnerships (Hospital Pequeno Príncipe) and family-centered programs. Comparable in hospital partnership structure and child welfare focus.

Others

• GIFE: Brazilian association of institutes, foundations, and companies engaged in strategic philanthropy. ITI is a GIFE member; the association serves as a sector convener, knowledge producer, and advocacy platform relevant to ITI's positioning in the Brazilian philanthropic ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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