What Our Future Foundation does

Our Future Foundation (Fundacja Our Future Foundation) is a Polish non-profit foundation established in 2021 and headquartered in Warsaw (registered in Gdańsk), focused on supporting the educational and professional development of ambitious Polish youth aged 15-29. The foundation operates a multi-program portfolio centered on a Mentoring Program that pairs talented high school students with mentors currently studying at elite international universities (Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, NYU Abu Dhabi, Sciences Po), producing documented outcomes including Ivy League admissions and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe finalist among alumni. Beyond mentorship, the foundation delivers large-scale events such as Our Future Forum (positioned as Poland's largest educational event), regranting through Mini Granty OFF (up to 12,000 PLN per youth project), career development via OFF Career Accelerator, entrepreneurial support through Our Future Founders, and a think-tank function via Coopernicus.

The foundation is not a technology company; its core technology is the digital platform off.org.pl providing community, job board, and program application functionality, with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities. The business model is grant-funded rather than revenue-generating: the foundation operates entirely through institutional government grants from Poland's Narodowy Instytut Wolności (National Freedom Institute) under PROO, Fundusz Młodzieżowy, and NOWEFIO programs, with disclosed cumulative grants of 1,866,000 PLN across 2022-2023, supplemented by corporate sponsorship and donations. Programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, with no pricing model. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, reaching youth through conferences, digital content, YouTube, partner networks, and a roster of 30+ corporate partners including Goldman Sachs, PwC, PZU, PKO Bank, ORLEN, PGNiG, and Biedronka.

The strategic positioning is as a youth development ecosystem serving three customer segments: (1) ambitious Polish high school students seeking international university admission, (2) youth organizations and student councils seeking funding and mentorship, and (3) corporate partners seeking access to curated young talent. The foundation is actively building endowment capital (kapitał żelazny) and expanding its think-tank capabilities to transition from project-dependent funding toward long-term institutional sustainability.

Name

Our Future Foundation

Legal name

Fundacja Our Future Foundation

Website

https://off.org.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Our Future Foundation is a Polish non-profit foundation supporting ambitious high school students through mentorship programs, educational events, regranting, and career development, funded primarily by government grants and serving Polish youth aged 15-29.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education and Mentorship Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Youth education programs
• Mentorship services
• University admissions support
• Youth civic engagement
• Educational grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Institutional funding: The foundation operates primarily through government grants and institutional support. Major funding comes from Narodowy Instytut Wolności (National Freedom Institute) through multiple programs including Rządowy Program Rozwoju Organizacji Obywatelskich (PROO), Fundusz Młodzieżowy, and Fundusz Inicjatyw Obywatelskich (NOWEFIO). Funding supports operational development, youth engagement programs, and administrative costs.
2. Donations and support: The foundation accepts financial support to develop its activities and cover study costs for talented youth from less privileged backgrounds. The website includes a 'Wesprzyj nas' (Support us) section indicating individual and corporate donation mechanisms.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Our Future Foundation is a Polish non-profit foundation that runs a portfolio of free educational and youth-development programs. Its core offering is a mentorship program pairing talented Polish high school students (15-19) with mentors from elite international universities to support applications to top global universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, LSE), complemented by mini grant funding for youth organizations, a flagship educational conference (Our Future Forum), career accelerator and entrepreneurship support, and corporate talent-access channels for partner employers.

Product overview

Our Future Foundation operates a multi-module educational ecosystem focused on youth development and opportunity creation. The core portfolio centers on the Mentoring Program (supporting high school students' applications to top international universities), combined with large-scale events like Our Future Forum (Poland's largest educational conference). The Foundation provides financial support through Mini Granty OFF (regranting program up to 12,000 PLN for youth projects), professional development via OFF Career Accelerator and Our Future Founders (startup support), and continuous engagement through platforms like Strefa OFF (community/job board), Our Future Talks, and Warsztaty Masterclass workshops. The think-tank function is served by Coopernicus, while additional initiatives including Akcja Inspiracja, Round Table OFF, Gala Stypendialna, Rejs Mentoringowy, Young Talents 4 Biedronka, and Paideia address specific development niches within the youth empowerment mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OFF: Platform name and community area for youth - Strefa OFF offering job board, community networking, and opportunities
• Coopernicus
• Mini Granty

Products and services

• Program Mentoringowy (Mentoring Program) Comprehensive mentorship initiative supporting talented high school students aged 15-19 with applications to prestigious international universities including University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Harvard University, and others; pairs students with mentors studying at top global universities.
• Our Future Forum Flagship educational event described as Poland's largest, providing a platform for dialogue with young leaders featuring discussions on education, entrepreneurship, and future workforce topics.
• Mini Granty OFF Regranting program providing financial support (grants up to 12,000 PLN) and mentorship to youth organizations and student councils in Mazowieckie and Łódzkie voivodeships for implementing social projects; first edition funded 22 youth projects.
• OFF Career Accelerator Career development program connecting young people with employers and providing opportunities for professional growth.
• Our Future Founders Program supporting young entrepreneurs in developing and launching their startup ventures.
• Coopernicus Think-tank initiative focused on international practice transfer, publishing reports on global higher education trends and demographic changes in Europe.
• Gala Stypendialna (Scholarship Gala) Annual celebration event recognizing and awarding scholarships to talented students.
• Rejs Mentoringowy (Mentoring Cruise) Intensive mentorship experience combined with travel, providing immersive learning and networking opportunities.
• Young Talents 4 Biedronka Specialized program in partnership with Biedronka supporting young talents in their educational and professional development.
• Akcja Inspiracja (Inspiration Action) Social campaign increasing awareness among students about civil society organizations and their role in public life.
• Warsztaty Masterclass Expert-led workshops providing practical skills and knowledge in various professional and personal development areas.
• Our Future Talks Talk series featuring inspirational speakers discussing topics relevant to youth development and future career paths.
• Round Table OFF Discussion forums bringing together young people with business professionals and experts on various topics.
• Paideia Educational initiative focused on classical education principles and comprehensive youth development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple graduates admitted to Ivy League and Russell Group universities (Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, etc.)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego (Kozminski Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Kozminski Academy is a key strategic partner collaborating on educational research and programs. They co-produced the report on digital competencies and entrepreneurship among Polish students. Prof. Aleksandra Przegalińska, Vice-Rector of Kozminski Academy, serves as a partner advocate in testimonials.
• ForbesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerForbes logo appears among partner organizations. Foundation activities receive coverage and recognition from Forbes media.
• PKO Bank Polski / Fundacja PKOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Polish bank and its foundation as partner organization, appearing in the partner logo section.
• PZUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish insurance company appearing as partner organization in foundation's partner network.
• PwCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional services firm appearing as partner organization, providing potential expertise and corporate network access.
• Polskie Górnictwo Naftowe (PGNiG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish oil and gas company appearing as partner organization.
• Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLENminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Polish energy conglomerate appearing as partner organization.
• TauronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish energy company appearing as partner organization.
• KGHM Polska MiedźminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish copper mining company appearing as partner organization.
• KearneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal management consulting firm appearing as partner organization, potentially providing strategic expertise.
• LOT (Polish Airlines)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish national airline appearing as partner organization.
• Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu (ARP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish Industrial Development Agency appearing as partner organization.
• Polska Agencja Inwestycji i Handlu (PAIH)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish Investment and Trade Agency appearing as partner organization.
• Empiria i WiedzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and knowledge partner appearing as partner organization.
• Fundacja im. Kazimierza PułaskiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKazimierz Pulaski Foundation (international affairs think-tank) appearing as partner.
• Forum EkonomiczneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomic Forum organization appearing as partner organization.
• Domański Zakrzewski Palinka (DZP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Polish law firm appearing as partner organization.
• Giełda Papierów Wartościowych (GPW Warsaw Stock Exchange)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWarsaw Stock Exchange appearing as partner organization.
• Instytut LemaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLem Institute appearing as partner organization.
• BEST S.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish financial services company. CEO Krzysztof Borusowski provided testimonial about foundation activities.
• Kupuj ŚwiadomieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConsumer awareness initiative appearing as partner organization.
• Krajowy Ośrodek Wsparcia Rolnictwa (KOWR)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish agricultural support agency appearing as partner organization.
• BiedronkaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish retail chain (Jerónimo Martins). Co-sponsor of Young Talents 4 Biedronka program.
• Corab S.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish company. CEO Piotr Markowski provided testimonial about foundation activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundacja im. Kazimierza Pułaskiego: Polish independent think-tank foundation running educational and international-affairs programs including fellowships. Already a listed partner of Our Future Foundation; comparable in operating a fellowship/scholarship-style program for ambitious Polish youth with international orientation.
• Fundacja Młodzieżowej Przedsiębiorczości: Polish non-profit promoting youth entrepreneurship and economic literacy through education programs. Comparable as a Polish foundation delivering youth-skills programs (Our Future Foundation's Our Future Founders and Career Accelerator) and addressing the entrepreneurship gap identified in their research.
• Fundacja im. Lesława A. Pagi: Polish foundation running scholarship and mentoring programs for talented youth, including support for Polish students at leading international universities. Closely comparable in both scholarship funding and university-application mentoring, targeting a similar demographic in Poland.
• Kozminski University (Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego): Leading Polish private business school and Our Future Foundation's flagship strategic partner for research (digital competencies/entrepreneurship report) and programs. Comparable in targeting ambitious Polish youth for higher-education and career outcomes, and serves as a natural institutional collaborator.
• Salem School Foundation (e.g., Salem Brotherhood): Polish foundation running scholarship and mentoring programs for students including international-university application support. Comparable model pairing high-school students with mentors to prepare applications to global universities.
• Ashoka Polska: Polish branch of global social-entrepreneurship network supporting young changemakers. Comparable as a grantmaking/mentoring ecosystem for youth-led initiatives, intersecting with Our Future Foundation's Mini Granty (regranting) and youth civic engagement programs.
• Fundacja Fulbrighta (Fulbright Poland): Polish arm of the Fulbright scholarship program, providing scholarships and educational exchanges for Polish students to study at U.S. universities. Directly comparable as a Poland-based scholarship/educational-opportunity foundation targeting top-tier international university placements, the same value proposition Our Future Foundation's Mentoring Program delivers.
• Fundacja Edukacyjna Perspektywy: Polish non-profit foundation running scholarship competitions (e.g., Perspektywy Foundation Scholarship) and educational programs targeting ambitious Polish high-school and university students. Directly comparable in mission, target population, scholarship-granting model, and Polish-market focus.

Regional players

• Fundacja Polsat: Large Polish corporate foundation supporting children and youth through scholarships, medical aid, and education. Comparable as a large-scale Polish grantmaking foundation supporting youth education, though broader in scope and with substantially larger resources than Our Future Foundation.

Others

• Fundacja KGHM Polska Miedź - Program "Dobry Start": Corporate foundation of Polish copper-mining major KGHM, listed as a partner of Our Future Foundation. Comparable as a corporate-funded Polish grantmaking entity running youth/education programs, though operating as a CSR arm rather than an independent scholarship-granting foundation.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ourfuturefoundation
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