A.C. Fundacion Venezuela sin Limites

What A.C. Fundacion Venezuela sin Limites does

Fundación Venezuela Sin Límites (VSL) is a Venezuelan civil association (Asociación Civil) founded on April 7, 1999, by Oswaldo and Mireya Blavia de Cisneros in Caracas. It operates as a nonprofit network aggregator — a 'network of networks' — connecting more than 100 Venezuelan NGOs with corporate partners, individual donors, and volunteers. The foundation runs five interconnected programs: the Fondo de Inversión Social (FIS), a multi-edition social investment fund that awards grants (capped at $5,800 per project) to member NGOs through a three-phase evaluation process; the DAR SMS-based donation platform, which allows Digitel subscribers to contribute micro-donations via text messages to shortcode 327; Probono Legal, offering free legal advisory to network NGOs; Voluntarios sin Límites, coordinating four types of volunteering (in-person, virtual, university service, corporate); and the Alianzas Estratégicas program, facilitating synergies across 60+ corporate partners including Corporación Digitel, Banesco, IESA, Sybven, Microsoft, HP, JPMorgan, and Coca-Cola.

The foundation's technology stack centers on the DAR mobile giving platform (powered by Digitel's SMS infrastructure), distribution of Blackboard Collaborate licenses for virtual collaboration to network NGOs, and digital learning partnerships (Google Classroom, IESA). Supporting services include medical information resources (SOS Telemedicina, Vistacampo Centro Terapéutico) and emerging digital/AI training workshops for beneficiary NGOs.

VSL's business model is nonprofit: revenue flows from corporate social investment (anchored by recurring Digitel FIS funding across multiple editions), individual micro-donations through the DAR SMS platform, corporate in-kind donations (e.g., Lucerna-Phebo LED tubes, biosafety equipment), bank account donations across Banesco, Provincial, and Banplus, and international funding (e.g., European Union co-financing channeled through Fundación Tierra Viva). The GTM is alliance-based, driven by strategic partnerships, event marketing (Congreso Venezolano de Fundraising, ExpoSocial, FIS award ceremonies), digital content (website, blog, newsletter, social media), and the SMS donation channel. The organization serves three primary segments: NGOs (direct beneficiaries), corporate partners (CSR channel), and individual donors/voluteers (giving and engagement channel). With 18 employees, VSL operates from a single headquarters in the Torre Digitel building in Caracas's La Castellana district.

Name

A.C. Fundacion Venezuela sin Limites

Legal name

AC FUNDACION VENEZUELA SIN LÍMITES

Website

https://venezuelasinlimites.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fundación Venezuela Sin Límites is a Venezuelan nonprofit network aggregator founded in 1999 that connects 100+ NGOs with corporate partners, individual donors, and volunteers through grant programs, SMS-based fundraising, and strategic alliances.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Network and Social Investment Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF)

Keywords

• NGO network aggregation
• Social investment fund
• SMS donation platform
• Volunteer coordination services
• Corporate social responsibility alliances

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations via DAR SMS Platform: Individual donors send SMS messages with the word 'DAR' from a Digitel phone line to the shortcode 327. Each SMS constitutes a micro-donation that is aggregated and directed to specific campaign causes selected by the foundation. The platform has generated tens of thousands of SMS contributions per campaign (e.g., 13,424 SMS for Centro de Salud Santa Inés, 26,300 SMS for Fundación Vida and Fancalara, 17,907 SMS for a message-to-the-future campaign).
2. Corporate Social Investment (Fondo de Inversión Social): Corporations and individual investors contribute to the Fondo de Inversión Social (FIS), a social investment fund that awards grants to NGOs in the network. The foundation acts as an intermediary, managing the application process, evaluation, and fund disbursement. Inversión social from companies like Corporación Digitel has been a recurring investor in the FIS program across multiple editions (XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX).
3. Corporate Donations and In-Kind Contributions: Corporate partners make direct donations of goods, services, or funds to support specific NGO projects. Examples include: LUCERNA – Phebo Electric C.A. donating LED tubes for a surgery center; Digitel providing biosecurity equipment to health NGOs; empresas providing resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. These donations are channeled through the foundation's alliance network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Venezuela Sin Límites is a Venezuelan non-profit civil association (Asociación Civil) that operates as a meta-network aggregator for 100+ member NGOs, financing them through the Fondo de Inversión Social (FIS) competitive grant program, channeling individual micro-donations via the DAR SMS platform (powered by Digitel's shortcode 327), and facilitating corporate social-investment alliances. It also provides pro-bono legal services, volunteer coordination across four modalities, technology distribution (Blackboard Collaborate licenses), and strategic-alliance facilitation with 60+ corporate partners. The organization has run at least 19 editions of its FIS grant cycle and has aggregated tens of thousands of SMS donations per campaign.

Product overview

Fundacion Venezuela Sin Limites operates as a social investment and NGO network organization rather than a technology company. Its portfolio consists of five interconnected programs: (1) the Fondo de Inversion Social (FIS), a social investment fund providing financing to registered NGOs; (2) DAR, an SMS-based text messaging donation platform; (3) Probono Legal for free legal advisory services; (4) Voluntarios sin Limites, a volunteer coordination program; and (5) a network of strategic alliances connecting NGOs with corporate and institutional partners. Supporting services include medical information resources, Blackboard Collaborate licenses for remote work, and digital/AI training workshops for beneficiary NGOs. The organization does not offer a public API or developer platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAR: SMS-based text messaging fundraising platform allowing donors to contribute via SMS to causes within the VSL network by sending the word DAR to number 327 from a Digitel line.
• Fondo de Inversión Social (FIS)

Products and services

• Fondo de Inversión Social (FIS) The FIS is a competitive social-investment grant program that provides financing to NGOs registered in the Venezuela Sin Límites network for innovative, sustainable, and high-impact social projects in health and education. The program is funded by corporate social-investment contributions (notably from Corporación Digitel across multiple editions) and managed by the foundation through a structured evaluation process. Documented editions include XVII FIS 2021, XVIII FIS 2022 (12 NGO winners), and XIX FIS 2024 (15 NGO winners).
• DAR (Donaciones a través de Mensajería de Texto) DAR is an SMS-based text-messaging donation platform that enables any Digitel mobile subscriber to contribute to social causes supported by the foundation's network organizations by sending the word 'DAR' to number 327. Each SMS is billed at the standard Digitel text-message rate and constitutes a micro-donation that is aggregated and directed to the designated campaign cause. The platform has generated tens of thousands of SMS contributions per campaign (26,300+ SMS for Fundación Vida and Fancalara in 2020, 17,907 SMS for an education campaign, 13,424 SMS for Centro de Salud Santa Inés). The current 2026 campaign (Sin Costuras project) supports youth with Down Syndrome and Autism.
• Probono Legal Probono Legal is a free legal advisory service that connects NGOs in the Venezuela Sin Límites network with volunteer legal professionals who provide free legal assistance and guidance. The service is delivered through a dedicated microsite (probono.venezuelasinlimites.org) and is offered as part of the foundation's NGO capacity-building portfolio.
• Voluntarios sin Límites Voluntarios sin Límites is a volunteer coordination program that recruits individual volunteers and matches them with NGOs in the foundation's network. The program operates four modalities of volunteering: in-person volunteering, virtual volunteering, university community service, and corporate volunteering. It also serves as a GTM mechanism for recruiting corporate employee volunteering programs (e.g., Digitel's Voluntariado 412).
• Red / Alianzas Estratégicas (Strategic Alliance Network) Red / Alianzas Estratégicas is the foundation's national network of registered NGOs and strategic corporate and institutional partners that facilitates synergy among members to develop joint projects with greater social impact. The network spans over 100 NGOs across health, education, children, elderly, environment, women's empowerment, entrepreneurship, and disability sectors, and includes over 60 corporate partners (telecommunications, banking, consumer goods, technology, retail, transportation, and media).
• Programa de Fortalecimiento de ONG Programa de Fortalecimiento de ONG is a capacity-building program that bundles strategic alliances, communications support, social-innovation tools, and project financing to strengthen the operational and strategic capabilities of network NGOs. The program is the foundational umbrella under which the FIS grant, Probono Legal, communications support, technology distribution, and volunteer coordination are delivered to NGO members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 editions of the Fondo de Inversión Social (FIS) funded, awarding grants to over 100 NGO projects over nearly two decades
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship / core.

• Fundación ImprontacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024Fundación Impronta was a co-organizer of the 1er Congreso Venezolano de Fundraising, contributing to the professionalization of fundraising practices across the Venezuelan third sector.
• Asociación Venezolana de FundraisingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024The Asociación Venezolana de Fundraising co-organized the 1er Congreso Venezolano de Fundraising, contributing sector expertise and professional networks to the event.
• Club de Fundraising de ArgentinasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024The Club de Fundraising de Argentina participated as an international ally in the 1er Congreso Venezolano de Fundraising, contributing regional perspective and cross-border knowledge exchange on fundraising practices.
• Fundación TrakisupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024Fundación Traki was a co-organizing partner of the 1er Congreso Venezolano de Fundraising, contributing resources and institutional support to the event.
• Dividendo Voluntario para la ComunidadsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024Dividendo Voluntario para la Comunidad participated as a co-organizing partner in the 1er Congreso Venezolano de Fundraising, representing another Venezuelan social investment organization in the collaborative effort.
• Unidos en RedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2024Unidos en Red, an international ally, partnered with Venezuela Sin Límites to distribute Blackboard Collaborate licenses to network NGOs, enabling remote work and virtual collaboration. Mireya Cisneros, founder of Venezuela Sin Límites, is also a co-founder of Unidos en Red, deepening the institutional connection.
• LUCERNA – Phebo Electric C.A.supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2021LUCERNA – Phebo Electric C.A., a lighting company with 30+ years of experience, donated 125 LED tubes (18W and 9W) to a surgery center in Caracas, facilitated through Venezuela Sin Límites' alliance network. The company cited social responsibility as its motivation and expressed intent to continue engaging through the foundation's platform.
• Corporación SybvencoreTechnology or Integration · 2 May 2020Sybven partnered with Venezuela Sin Límites to deliver Blackboard Collaborate licenses and training to network NGOs. A Sybven consultant (Francys Mora) conducted a webinar (April 2020) to train 40 participants on using the platform, as part of the foundation's COVID-19 remote work support initiative.
• Corporación Digitel (Digitel)flagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporación Digitel is the primary anchor corporate partner of Venezuela Sin Límites, providing: (1) the technical SMS infrastructure for the DAR mobile giving platform (shortcode 327); (2) recurrent social investment funding for the Fondo de Inversión Social (FIS) across multiple editions; (3) Conexión Social Digitel, the CSR arm that coordinates employee volunteering, health screening campaigns, and biosafety equipment donations to network NGOs. The partnership has been maintained for multiple years across diverse programs.
• BanescocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanesco is listed as a banking partner for donation processing. The foundation's official bank accounts include a Banesco current account (No. 0134-0184-55-1843025214) used for channeling donations to member NGOs.
• Banco Provincial (Provincial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanco Provincial provides banking services for the foundation's donation processing operations, listed alongside Banesco and Banplus as a partner bank for the AC FUNDACION VENEZUELA SIN LÍMITES account.
• BanplussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanplus is listed as a partner bank supporting the foundation's donation processing and financial operations.
• IESA (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIESA served as the institutional leader for the 1er Congreso Venezolano de Fundraising (May 2024), contributing academic leadership and content curation. The Dr. Frank Briceño Fortique from IESA led the initiative, and IESA produced the published memories of the congress. IESA also partnered with Venezuela Sin Límites for AI training for FIS beneficiary NGOs in October 2025.
• Coalición Naranja (UNFPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenezuela Sin Límites joined the Coalición Naranja (Orange Coalition) in 2022, an initiative led by UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) in Venezuela to eradicate digital gender-based violence. The foundation amplifies the campaign during the 16 Days of Activism and beyond, contributing its network of NGOs and communications infrastructure to the cause.
• SOS TelemedicinasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOS Telemedicina provides medical information and telemedicine consultations across Venezuela through an interactive voice response system (0212-3135660), connected to the foundation's medical assistance information page. The service offers initial medical triage for individuals seeking guidance on health matters.
• Vistacampo Centro TerapéuticosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVistacampo Centro Terapéutico is listed as a medical ally on the foundation's medical information page, providing therapeutic consultation services coordinated through the foundation's network.
• CSDigitel (Conexión Social Digitel)flagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConexión Social Digitel is the social investment arm of Corporación Digitel, coordinating the DAR SMS platform, employee volunteering programs (Voluntariado 412), health screening campaigns, biosafety equipment donations, and the FIS anchor investment. This is the foundation's most important corporate partnership, spanning multiple programs and years.
• FIPAN (Federación de Instituciones para la Atención del Niño, el Joven y la Familia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIPAN is a federation of child and family welfare institutions that is part of the Venezuela Sin Límites network. The foundation participates in FIPAN's annual anniversary celebrations and volunteer recognition events, and co-supports FIPAN's institutional activities. FIPAN celebrated its 36th anniversary in December 2025.
• Instituto para el Desarrollo e Integración de la Sanidad (IDIS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDIS partnered with Fundación Alzheimer Venezuela (a network member) to deliver a virtual caregiver training course (100 academic hours over 2.5 months) on Google Classroom, for the care of elderly adults with mental disorders and dementia.
• Fondo de Población de las Naciones Unidas (UNFPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNFPA Venezuela invited Venezuela Sin Límites to join the Coalición Naranja initiative to end digital gender-based violence. The foundation participates in this UN initiative alongside private sector organizations and civil society groups, contributing its network reach and communications infrastructure.
• Universidad Monteávila (UMA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Monteávila partnered with Instituto Tobías (a network NGO) to offer a virtual course on neuropsychological evaluation, validating the academic credentials of the training program. This partnership enables specialized professional development for psychologists, psychopedagogues, and therapists.
• BlackboardsupportingTechnology or IntegrationBlackboard provided Collaborate platform licenses (via the Sybven and Unidos en Red partnership) to Venezuela Sin Límites for distribution to network NGOs, enabling virtual classrooms and remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
• EvenprosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvenpro, an event production company, partnered with Venezuela Sin Límites to activate the 'Todo a su Tiempo' campaign (teen pregnancy prevention) at live concerts, integrating social cause messaging into entertainment events and expanding the foundation's reach to new audiences.
• Corporate Partner Logos (60+ companies)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe foundation's website displays logos of 60+ corporate partners including: Alpina, American Airlines, Aserca Airlines, Banesco, Banco de Venezuela, Coca-Cola, Dominos, El Universal, EPA, HP, Huawei, JPMorgan, Kellys, KFC, Mabe, Mattel, Mercantil, Microsoft, MRW, Noel, P&G, Panini, Televen, Xerox, and many others, representing a broad base of CSR-partnered companies supporting the network's social mission.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ford Foundation: Global philanthropic foundation with a longstanding Latin America program that funds civil society, inequality, and governance work. Operates at a different scale but with a comparable mission of strengthening NGO ecosystems that VSL targets.
• W.K. Kellogg Foundation: US-based global foundation with significant Latin American and Caribbean programming focused on children, families, and communities. Comparable in mission (place-based grantmaking and NGO capacity building) but at a far larger scale and primarily working through international offices rather than a single national network.
• Open Society Foundations: Global grantmaking foundation with extensive Latin American civil society, human rights, and governance funding. Operates in the same broad philanthropic-intermediary space as VSL, with overlapping end beneficiaries among Latin American NGOs.
• Inter-American Development Bank (IDB): Principal multilateral financial institution for Latin American development, funding social programs through sovereign and sub-sovereign channels. Adjacent to VSL's grantmaking and capacity-building activities but at a vastly larger institutional scale.
• CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean: Regional multilateral development bank that finances social infrastructure, education, and health projects across Latin America. A broad incumbent in the same funding-for-social-projects space that VSL addresses at the SME/NGO level.
• Inter-American Foundation (IAF): US-government independent agency that provides grants directly to community-based organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. Overlaps with VSL's grantmaking role at a much larger scale and with public-sector funding rather than corporate CSR dollars.

Direct peers

• Pan American Development Foundation (PADF): Nonprofit that partners with corporations, governments, and NGOs to implement social investment programs across Latin America and the Caribbean. Comparable to VSL as a regional intermediary channeling corporate and donor resources into NGO-led projects.
• Fundación Avina: Latin American foundation that operates as a network aggregator and convenor, brokering alliances among civil society, business, and government to drive sustainable development. Closely comparable to VSL's role as a meta-network that pools resources for NGOs across multiple LatAm countries.
• Dividendo Voluntario para la Comunidad: Venezuelan social investment organization that was a co-organizing partner in VSL's 1er Congreso Venezolano de Fundraising (May 2024). Closely comparable as a domestic peer focused on channeling corporate and volunteer resources into Venezuelan community development.
• Asociación Venezolana de Fundraising: Venezuelan professional association of fundraising practitioners that co-organized the 1er Congreso Venezolano de Fundraising with VSL. Comparable as a sector-body peer working to professionalize fundraising infrastructure for Venezuelan NGOs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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