What Omenaa Foundation does

Omenaa Foundation is a Polish charitable non-governmental organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Warsaw that supports education, social inclusion, and arts-focused programs for vulnerable children and youth in Poland and Africa. The foundation operates through a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a unified technology product, with its flagship initiative being TOP CHARITY — launched in 2022 as a response to the Ukraine humanitarian crisis and now positioned as Europe's largest philanthropy platform combining annual charity auctions, international art exhibitions (TOP CHARITY Art), and a leadership forum (TOP CHARITY ChangeMAKERS).

The foundation's program portfolio includes the Kids Haven School and Kids Haven Sport & Art Complex in Ghana (a 1,500 sqm facility near Tema serving street children rescued through the Salesians of Don Bosco), the RiO Center in Poland for youth at risk of social exclusion, and direct support to approximately 900 children across 54 Polish foster-care institutions. Grant distribution flows through the Philanthropic Consortium (Konsorcjum Filantropijne), which allocates a mandated minimum 30% of TOP CHARITY Gala proceeds to 60+ partner NGOs including Zachęta National Gallery, Teatr Wielki, and Muzeum Warszawy. Operational reach spans 17+ countries and has touched 1.8 million beneficiaries across 238+ projects.

The foundation does not operate a proprietary technology platform; operations center on event production, auction management, partnership coordination, and grant administration. Revenue is generated exclusively through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events, with cumulative TOP CHARITY proceeds totaling approximately 235 million PLN (~$55 million USD) across five editions through 2026. The 2026 anniversary edition alone raised approximately 85 million PLN in 90 minutes, with co-founder Rafał Brzoska personally matching auction bids. Governance is led by founder Omenaa Mensah (CEO/President), with a Foundation Council including Brzoska, Małgorzata Rozenek-Majdan, Dorota Wellman, Olivier Janiak, Prof. Adam Maciejewski, and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, and a small operating team of 1-10 employees.

Name

Omenaa Foundation

Legal name

Omenaa Foundation

Website

https://omenaafoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Omenaa Foundation is a Polish charitable foundation supporting education, social inclusion, and arts programs for vulnerable children in Poland and Africa. It operates the TOP CHARITY philanthropy platform (Europe's largest), the Kids Haven School in Ghana, and the Philanthropic Consortium grant program.

Ownership category

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Product category

Philanthropy and charitable foundation services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Philanthropy event management
• Education programs children
• Corporate philanthropy partnerships
• Arts patronage exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Warszawa

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations and Fundraising: The foundation generates revenue exclusively through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. Major revenue streams include TOP CHARITY Gala auction proceeds (works of art, luxury experiences), corporate partnerships, and individual donations. The Philanthropic Consortium distributes minimum 30% of TOP CHARITY Gala proceeds as grants to partner organizations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Omenaa Foundation is a private charitable foundation that raises funds through philanthropy events (TOP CHARITY Gala auction, Art exhibition, ChangeMAKERS leadership forum) and corporate sponsorships, then deploys those funds to deliver education and welfare programs for vulnerable children. Direct programs include a school and sports/art complex for street children in Ghana, support for foster care children across 54 institutions in Poland, scholarship programs, and grant distributions via the Philanthropic Consortium to 60+ partner organizations.

Product overview

Omenaa Foundation is a charitable NGO focused on education, diversity, and international cooperation. The organization operates as a portfolio of interconnected programs rather than a unified tech product. Key offerings include TOP CHARITY, Europe's largest philanthropy initiative combining art auctions, exhibitions, and forums; Kids Haven School and Sport & Art Complex in Ghana for street children; and RiO Center for at-risk youth in Poland. Related foundations include OmenaArt Foundation (art promotion) and Rafał Brzoska Foundation (education support). The organization does not offer technology products or software services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOP CHARITY: Europe's largest initiative combining business, philanthropy, and art, including annual charity auctions, exhibitions, and the Philanthropic Consortium.
• TOP CHARITY Art
• TOP CHARITY Gala
• TOP CHARITY ChangeMAKERS
• Konsorcjum Filantropijne (Philanthropic Consortium)
• Kids Haven School
• Kids Haven Sport & Art Complex
• RiO Center
• Phenomenaa Gallery
• OmenaArt Foundation

Products and services

• TOP CHARITY (umbrella philanthropy initiative) Europe's largest philanthropy initiative combining business, art, and philanthropy, comprising annual charity auctions, art exhibitions, and the ChangeMAKERS leadership forum to support social, educational, cultural, and humanitarian projects in Poland and internationally.
• TOP CHARITY Gala Annual charity auction event where works of art and unique experiences are auctioned; a minimum 30% of proceeds fund the Philanthropic Consortium, with the remainder supporting Polish orphanages, Ghana projects, and art initiatives.
• TOP CHARITY Art Annual international art exhibition featuring works by renowned artists, displayed in the Orangery of the Museum of King Jan III's Palace in Wilanów; free and open to the public, showcasing Polish, African, and international contemporary art.
• TOP CHARITY ChangeMAKERS

Quantifiable outcome

• 238+ projects implemented worldwide, 1.8 million beneficiaries reached
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• StradaBudminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 June 2025Construction company supporting sports and arts complex in Kiernozia as strategic partner.
• TriggyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 June 2025Strategic partner for Kiernozia sports complex construction project.
• EcoRunminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 June 2025Strategic partner for Kiernozia sports complex construction project.
• Center for Indoor ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 June 2025Strategic partner for Kiernozia sports complex construction project.
• Obama FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for leadership development and social impact initiatives. TOP CHARITY collaborates with Obama Foundation on global philanthropy programs and leadership summits.
• Rafa Nadal FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sports and youth development partnership. Collaborates on programs supporting children through education and sports initiatives.
• Andrea Bocelli FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for music education and cultural programs. Andrea Bocelli Foundation supports TOP CHARITY's cultural initiatives and artistic programming.
• UniCreditflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner of TOP CHARITY 2026 anniversary edition. UniCredit supports the initiative as the primary financial partner for Europe's largest philanthropy event.
• Sunreef YachtscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner providing Art Cat ASANTE - the world's first luxury catamaran serving as a floating art gallery for TOP CHARITY exhibitions.
• Polswiss Art Auction HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuction partner for TOP CHARITY Gala. Iwona Büchner-Grzesiak serves as auction conductor and has been involved since TOP CHARITY's first edition.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuditor of TOP CHARITY initiative for the past two years, enhancing transparency and reporting standards of the philanthropy platform.
• UNESCOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonorary partner of TOP CHARITY 2026. Åsa Regnér, Deputy Director-General of UNESCO, participated in ChangeMAKERS 2026. TOP CHARITY operates under UNESCO Chair patronage.
• Museum of King Jan III's Palace in WilanówflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner hosting TOP CHARITY Art exhibitions since the initiative's inception. Received over 1.5 million PLN in donations for revitalization projects including the North Gallery restoration.
• Zachęta - National Gallery of ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported through Philanthropic Consortium grants for exhibitions and cultural programs including the 'Dojrzewanie' exhibition.
• The Company (Polish business organization)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation of Poland's largest entrepreneurs supporting TOP CHARITY as strategic partners. Represents major Polish business leaders in the philanthropy ecosystem.
• Pracodawcy RP (Employers of Poland)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness organization partner supporting TOP CHARITY and Polish philanthropy initiatives.
• Polska Rada Biznesu (Polish Business Council)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading Polish business council supporting TOP CHARITY's philanthropy initiatives.
• Konfederacja LewiatanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPolish employers' confederation supporting TOP CHARITY business initiatives.
• Teatr Wielki - Opera NarodowacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported through Philanthropic Consortium grants for cultural programs.
• Teach for PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation foundation collaborating on programs for Ukrainian children and educational equality initiatives in Poland.
• Ashoka PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in creating centers for Ukrainian mothers and children, providing educational, psychological, and legal support.
• Mondial AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided office space for Ukrainian children and mothers center in Warsaw on Konstruktorska Street.
• Studio VoltaireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based arts organization in international partnership network supporting cultural exchange programs.
• Si Hene FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGhana-based foundation in partnership for projects in Ghana including Culture Week and Kids Haven initiatives.
• Kuenyehia Trust for Contemporary ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational art trust partnership; Omenaa Mensah serves as juror for Kuenyehia Trust prizes supporting African art.
• Salesians of Don BoscoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates Child Protection Center near Tema, Ghana where Kids Haven School is located. Provides institutional framework for street children rescue and care programs.
• Gallery 1957coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGhanaian gallery (Accra/London) promoting contemporary African art. Founded by Marwan Zakhem; partner in Ghana projects and TOP CHARITY initiatives.
• IMPACT (platform)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Central and Eastern European economic and technology dialogue platform serving as Community Partner of TOP CHARITY.
• Royal Łazienki MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner of TOP CHARITY since 2025, hosting art exhibitions and cultural events.
• Foksal PalaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarsaw cultural institution that joined TOP CHARITY partners in 2026, hosting ChangeMAKERS events.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Ashoka: Global network supporting social entrepreneurs, with a strategic partnership with Omenaa Foundation (Ashoka Poland). Comparable as a multi-region social-impact platform that convenes partner organizations and distributes grants.
• Teach for All: Global network supporting education-focused nonprofits; Teach for Poland is an Omenaa Foundation partner. Comparable in mission around educational equity for underserved children and in operating a multi-country platform with multiple affiliate organizations.

Broad incumbents

• Wellcome Trust: Large UK-based private foundation funding education, research, and social programs. Compares in foundation structure, grantmaking scale, and bridging of philanthropy with culture/public engagement.
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Largest private grantmaking foundation in the world. Compares to Omenaa Foundation as both are private foundations that distribute grants and operate direct programs, but at vastly larger scale; serves as the benchmark large-scale philanthropic model.
• Open Society Foundations: Large private grantmaking foundation operating across multiple regions. Comparable to Omenaa Foundation in operating as a private foundation supporting social inclusion, education, and cultural initiatives through both grants and direct programming.

Regional players

• European Cultural Foundation: Pan-European grantmaking foundation supporting culture, arts, and cross-border cooperation. Comparable in grantmaking model oriented toward arts/cultural diplomacy in Europe, similar to Omenaa's TOP CHARITY Art and museum partnerships.

Direct peers

• Obama Foundation: Flagship international partner of TOP CHARITY. Comparable as a high-profile modern foundation combining leadership development, global convenings, and education access — built around a recognizable founder brand and signature events.
• Polish-American Freedom Foundation: One of the largest U.S.-Polish grantmaking foundations supporting education, civic engagement, and economic opportunity in Poland. Highly comparable operating model and geographic focus to Omenaa Foundation.
• Rafa Nadal Foundation: International sports-philanthropy foundation supporting children through education and sport. Direct partner of Omenaa Foundation and the most structurally similar peer (founder-led, celebrity-driven philanthropy supporting vulnerable children).
• Andrea Bocelli Foundation: International foundation using arts/music for social impact. Direct partner and a comparable peer in artist-founder-led philanthropy combining culture with education and humanitarian programs for vulnerable populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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