What Läpimurtosäätiö does

Läpimurtosäätiö sr is a Finnish nonprofit sports foundation established in 2022 (operations from 2023) and headquartered in Helsinki (business ID 3309665-1) whose stated mission is twofold: (i) ensure equal access to sports participation for children and youth in Finland regardless of financial, cultural, or ability-based barriers, and (ii) enable international breakthrough for promising young Finnish individual-sport athletes aged 17–23. The foundation runs two principal grant tracks — Children and Youth Sports Grants for clubs and associations across five thematic sub-programs (Uusi suunta for youth-exclusion prevention, Lähellä for accessibility in daily environments, Erityiset for special needs, Yhteinen kieli for multicultural integration, and Mahdollistajat for endowment-fundraising capacity building) and Elite Sports Grants for individual athletes — alongside the Rohkaisijat (Encouragers) role-model video service. It does not sell products or services; its outputs are grants and program capacity-building, with association-grant applications accepted annually in August and board decisions in November.

The foundation operates with a deliberately lean cost structure of one full-time employee, no disclosed office, and operating costs covered by investment returns on its initial capital managed by Nordea; its RA/2023/1240 fundraising permit caps operational use of remaining capital at 7% per year, ensuring donated funds reach beneficiaries undiminished. Inflows come from a tiered corporate-partnership structure (main partners Valio Akatemia, Mehiläinen, Ruutu, EY, CaPS Procurement Services, Loihde; key partners including Framery, Ravintola Factory, Puls, Kaiku, Krogerus, Lähitapiola, Aventum, Avance, Sleep Academy; corporate supporters including Welling Lagerstedt & Honkanen, Workbana, Somatic Center Finland, Pure Waste Textiles, NoHo Partners), individual donations via MobilePay (11124) and bank transfer (FI54 1562 3000 1386 12), and tax-exempt testamentary bequests as a public-benefit organization. Marketing and outreach run through organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), a WhatsApp broadcast channel, and a Brevo (Sendinblue) email newsletter.

Since 2023 the foundation reports 2025 outcomes of nearly 2,000 children and youth enabled to participate in sports and 32 young athletes' careers supported, with a steady-state roster of about 35 grant athletes (≈12 new selections per year, 3-year terms) and ~35+ association grant recipients in 2026. Governance rests with a board chaired by Tuomas Lang, with Hilkka Koskenranta as CEO and Dr. Antti Laine (Doctor of Sports Sciences, University of Jyväskylä) joining the board on 20 May 2026. The foundation has no investors, no subsidiaries, and no geographic footprint beyond Finland.

Name

Läpimurtosäätiö

Legal name

Läpimurtosäätiö sr

Website

https://lapimurtosaatio.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Läpimurtosäätiö sr is a Finnish nonprofit sports foundation established in 2022 that funds children's and youth sports access in Finland and supports promising young individual athletes aged 17–23 via two grant tracks, corporate partnerships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports philanthropy / Nonprofit foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE), Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Sports philanthropy
• Youth athletics grants
• Elite athlete funding
• Nonprofit foundation services
• Community sports development

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Corporate Partnerships: Major funding comes from corporate partners including main partners (Mehiläinen, Ruutu, EY, CaPS, Loihde, Valio) and key partners (Framery, Ravintola Factory, Puls, Kaiku, Krogerus, Lähitapiola, Aventum, Avance, Sleep Academy). Valio Akatemia provides 100,000 EUR annually through the Mahdollistajat program.
2. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individuals via MobilePay (11124) and bank transfer (FI54 1562 3000 1386 12). Monthly giving encouraged. All donated funds go directly to beneficiaries without deduction.
3. Testamentary Donations: The foundation accepts testamentary bequests, which as a public benefit organization are tax-exempt.
4. Investment Returns: The foundation maintains initial capital that is invested responsibly (Nordea manages investments). Operating costs are covered by investment returns, ensuring donations reach recipients undiminished.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Läpimurtosäätiö is a Finnish nonprofit foundation that provides grants to sports clubs and associations for children's and youth sports programs, as well as individual grants to promising young athletes (typically aged 17–23) in elite sports. It is funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and testamentary gifts, and operates under a Poliisihallitus (National Police Board) fundraising permit.

Product overview

Läpimurtosäätiö is a Finnish sports foundation that provides two main grant programs: Huippu-urheilun apuraha (Elite Sports Grants) for promising individual sport athletes aged 17-23, and Lasten ja nuorten liikunnan apuraha (Children and Youth Sports Grants) for associations supporting five thematic programs (Uusi suunta, Lähellä, Erityiset, Yhteinen kieli, Mahdollistajat). Additionally, the foundation connects young athletes with the Rohkaisijat service for personal encouragement from role models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lasten ja nuorten liikunnan apuraha (Children and Youth Sports Grant) Grant funding awarded to Finnish sports clubs and associations to support children's and youth sports programs. Applications are organized around five thematic funding areas: Uusi suinta (New Direction), Lähellä (Close to Home), Erityiset (Special Groups), Yhteinen kieli (Shared Language), and Mahdollistajat (Enablers), enabling targeted support for new initiatives, local access, special-needs participation, shared-language inclusion, and enabling structures.
• Huippu-urheilun apuraha (Elite Sports Grant) Individual grant program that provides financial support to promising young Finnish athletes, typically aged 17–23, to help cover training, equipment, and competition-related costs associated with elite sport development. The program complements public sports federation funding for emerging elite athletes.
• Rohkaisijat (Encouragers) A supporter engagement service offered to individual donors, structured as a recurring-giver (kuukausilahjoittaja) program that enables ongoing contributions to the foundation's youth and elite sports grantmaking. It provides a formalized way for individuals to sustain their support of Finnish sports philanthropy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2,000 children and youth enabled to participate in sports in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered key, flagship, core and minor.

• FramerykeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Framery, the world leader in smart soundproof workspaces, joined as a key partner (avainkumppani). Framery wants to ensure every child has the opportunity to engage in sports regardless of background or financial situation. Partnership is a concrete way to take social responsibility by investing in future makers.
• Ravintola FactorykeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Ravintola Factory joined as a key partner with a donation supporting children's and youth sports equality in Finland. For Factory, the choice is natural as the restaurant believes healthy life is built on two things: clean, good food and active daily life.
• Valio Akatemia (Valio)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Main partnership (pääyhteistyökumppani) with Valio Akatemia providing 100,000 EUR annually over 3 years through the Mahdollistajat program. Valio Akatemia has supported children's and youth sports for over 10 years through stipends. The partnership distributes scholarships to sports clubs for children's hobby activities.
• Henri Tuomilehto / Sleep AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Sleep medicine doctor Henri Tuomilehto and Sleep Academy began collaboration with Läpimurtosäätiö to support Finnish elite youth athletes in recovery and sleep development. Tuomilehto is known for long experience in athlete sleep coaching and work with international top teams and Olympic athletes.
• Mehiläinen (Urheilu Mehiläinen)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMehiläinen provides sports medicine expertise and services to foundation athletes through Urheilu Mehiläinen. Multi-professional teams and modern sports surgery networks serve athletes and sports clubs throughout Finland. Focus is on injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and research.
• RuutuflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish streaming service providing visibility to domestic sports with over 3,000 live broadcasts annually. Covers everything from top leagues to junior games and works with clubs to help more young people find their sport.
• EYflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY collaborates to support as many children and young people as possible to experience success in sports. Believes that achievements in sports provide tools for life in the long term and aims to make a greater positive impact on Finnish society.
• CaPS Procurement ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaPS helps over 300 member companies in Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic states optimize procurement. In collaboration with Läpimurtosäätiö, CaPS supports equal opportunities for children and youth in sports participation.
• LoihdecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoihde builds a safe and functional information society. They hope to see the joy of sports and success on more children's and young people's faces. Together with Läpimurtosäätiö, they want to provide opportunities where young people find a pleasant way to move.
• Sleep AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic low-threshold digital sleep coaching that helps people sleep better, recover stronger, and cope better in everyday life and work.
• Loihde (Uusi suunta program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoihde is involved in the Uusi suunta (New Direction) program, which prevents youth exclusion through sports. Loihde focuses on building a safe society and sees the program as an excellent fit for their goals.
• Key Partners (Avainkumppanit)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partners include: Puls, Kaiku, Krogerus, Lähitapiola, Aventum, Avance, Framery, Ravintola Factory.
• Corporate Supporters (Yritystukijat)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate supporters include: Welling Lagerstedt & Honkanen Asianajotoimisto, Workbana, Somatic Center Finland, Pure Waste Textiles, ARC STUDIO, Fairsight, NoHo Partners, Sleep Academy, coda alternatives, lexia.
• Rohkaisijat (Encouragers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation athletes participate in the Rohkaisijat service, providing encouragement videos to children and youth when motivation, confidence, or belief in their abilities is being tested. Over 400 children and youth have been encouraged through the service.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Plan International Suomi: Finnish affiliate of a global children's rights and equality NGO with corporate partnerships and individual donor programs. Comparable as a Finnish grantmaking and donor-funded organization focused on children's equality, with much broader geographic remit.
• SOS-Lapsikylä (SOS Children's Villages Finland): Established Finnish child-welfare foundation with broad funding base and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a high-trust Finnish grantmaking organization serving vulnerable children, useful for benchmarking donor-engagement and partner-acquisition playbooks.

Direct peers

• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation: International sports foundation funding community sport programs for disadvantaged youth globally. Directly comparable as a sports-focused grantmaking foundation targeting youth equality through sport, operating at much larger international scale.
• Lasten ja nuorten säätiö: Finnish grantmaking foundation focused on children's and youth well-being, distributing funds to NGOs and projects nationwide. Comparable on the grantmaking-to-Finnish-youth axis and on operating model, though broader than sports-only.
• Right To Play: Global organization using sport to protect and educate children in disadvantaged communities. Comparable as a sport-for-development foundation funding programs for vulnerable youth, with similar mission alignment but international rather than single-country focus.
• Suomen Olympiakomitean säätiö (Finnish Olympic Committee Foundation): Finland's flagship sports foundation supporting Olympic and elite athlete development. Directly comparable to Läpimurtosäätiö as a domestic grantmaking sports foundation, though focused on Olympic-level athletes rather than youth equality and pre-elite international breakthrough.

Regional players

• Youth Sport Trust: UK charity improving young people's lives through sport and PE. Comparable as a foundation operating outside Finland with a similar youth-sport equity and access mission, useful for benchmarking program design and outcome measurement.
• Svenska Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Olympic Committee): Sweden's national sports umbrella organization, which administers sports foundations and grants for elite and youth sport. Comparable as a Nordic regional sports grantmaking and development actor, providing a cross-border benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lapimurtosaatio
• Facebookfacebook.com/lapimurtosaatio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lapimurtosaatio
• Instagraminstagram.com/lapimurtosaatio

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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