What Nadace J&t does

Nadace J&T is a privately endowed Czech charitable foundation established on 1 June 2004 and headquartered in Prague's Malá Strana district. Originally operating as Nadační fond J&T before rebranding in June 2017, the foundation is the primary philanthropic vehicle of the J&T industrial and financial group (J&T Banka, J&T Leasing) and operates a sister foundation, Nadácia J&T, in Slovakia. It provides direct financial grants, equipment, and in-kind assistance to at-risk families with children, foster and adoptive families, families with members with disabilities or serious illness, hospices, and non-governmental organizations working in child welfare.

The foundation's portfolio spans four activity areas: (i) direct family grants — household equipment, disability aids, housing support, and emergency relief; (ii) a co-funded vision aid program (Pomáháme lépe vidět) with optical retailer GrandOptical, where the foundation subsidises 50% of lens costs up to 3,500 CZK; (iii) foster care recruitment, training, and adoption support via its wholly-owned public benefit company Hledáme rodiče, o.p.s. (est. 2018); and (iv) systemic advocacy initiatives including 8000důvodů (launched 2020) and Hledáme rodiče, which target legislative reform, public awareness, and professional capacity building across the Czech child protection system. It does not develop or operate a technology product or platform; grant applications are processed via an online portal (online.nadacnifondjt.cz).

Funding is sourced primarily from J&T Group corporate donations, supplemented by employee payroll giving at J&T Banka, public donations to seasonal campaigns (Kouzelné Vánoce raised 463,611 CZK in 2025), and partner contributions. In 2025, the foundation distributed more than 73 million CZK to 551 families and 89 organizations, bringing cumulative distributions since 2004 to over 250 million CZK across nearly 100,000 beneficiaries. Distribution occurs through the foundation's own digital channels, partner retail storefronts (GrandOptical), and a partner network that includes OSPOD offices, regional governments, and NGO coalitions such as Iniciativa Za bydlení, JDI, and AVPO ČR.

Name

Nadace J&t

Legal name

Nadace J&T

Website

https://nadacejt.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nadace J&T is a Czech private foundation funded primarily by the J&T Group that provides grants, projects, and advocacy for at-risk children, foster families, and people facing social exclusion across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

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Product category

Philanthropic Foundation Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Inclusive Infant & Toddler Care (Special Needs / IFSP-Aligned) (EDACAGAI)

Keywords

• Child welfare foundation
• Family grant programs
• Foster care advocacy
• Nonprofit philanthropy
• Social inclusion support

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions from J&T Group: Nadace J&T operates as a philanthropic foundation funded primarily by donations and contributions from its founders, the J&T industrial and financial group, and affiliated companies (J&T Bank, J&T Leasing, and others). The foundation also receives contributions from individual donors, employee payroll giving programs, and public charitable donations (e.g., Kouzelné Vánoce gift donations).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nadace J&T is a Czech charitable foundation that provides direct financial grants, advocacy programs, and project initiatives to support at-risk children, families, foster and adoptive parents, and people facing social exclusion. Its core offerings include individual and organizational grant cycles, the Pomáháme lépe vidět vision aid partnership with GrandOptical, the 8000důvodů systemic advocacy initiative, the Hledáme rodiče foster-care recruitment campaign, and the annual Kouzelné Vánoce gift program.

Product overview

Nadace J&T is a Czech foundation operating as a unified charitable organization focused on supporting endangered families with children. The foundation's portfolio includes direct assistance programs (grants for families in need), collaborative vision assistance projects (Pomáháme lépe vidět with GrandOptical), awareness and advocacy initiatives (8000důvodů for systemic change), and support for foster care (Hledáme rodiče). The foundation also runs professional education projects (Komunikační mosty) and operates the annual Kouzelné Vánoce gift program. All activities are coordinated through the main foundation structure rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 8000důvodů: An initiative by Nadace J&T advocating for the end of institutional care for children and promoting family-based care, launched in 2020.
• J&T NOBLESSE OBLIGE, z.ú.

Products and services

• Kouzelné Vánoce (Magical Christmas) Annual project that fulfills Christmas wishes for children from foster families, low-income families, and children with disabilities or serious illnesses, providing educational and sporting gifts.
• Pomáháme lépe vidět (We Help You See Better) Joint project with GrandOptical that provides financial assistance for prescription glasses to endangered families with children who cannot afford them. The foundation covers 50% of lens costs up to 3,500 CZK; recipients pay a symbolic 100 CZK for the second half of frames and lens grinding.
• 8000důvodů (8000 Reasons) Initiative Systemic advocacy initiative focused on transforming institutional care for endangered children, producing analyses, reports, and educational programs for professionals, and championing family-based care over institutional placement.
• Hledáme rodiče (We Are Looking for Parents) Public benefit organization and recruitment campaign supporting foster care and adoption, providing free counseling, educational materials, and online consultation services to prospective foster and adoptive families.
• Komunikační mosty (Communication Bridges) Professional networking and education project that brings together non-profit organizations to share information and discuss topics related to care for endangered children.
• Grant Programs for Families Direct financial assistance to endangered families, including emergency aid, household equipment, housing support, disability aids, and medical equipment grants awarded through periodic grant cycles to individuals and organizations.
• J&T NOBLESSE OBLIGE, z.ú. Separate public benefit organization established by the foundation for philanthropy and charitable activities operating under the J&T Foundation umbrella.

Quantifiable outcome

• 551 families with children and 89 organizations supported in 2025, with over 73 million CZK distributed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GrandOpticalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2022GrandOptical partners with Nadace J&T on the 'Pomáháme lépe vidět' (Helping to See Better) program. GrandOptical provides 50% of the cost of prescription lenses and 50% of the cost of eyeglass frames, while the foundation covers 50% of lens costs up to 3,500 CZK. Recipients pay a symbolic 100 CZK for the second half of frames and lens grinding. The program serves families in financial hardship, foster families, and families with members with disabilities.
• Hledáme rodiče, o.p.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHledáme rodiče, o.p.s. (formerly Kruh rodiny, o.p.s.) is a public benefit company founded and supported by Nadace J&T. It serves as the foundation's primary vehicle for the 'Hledáme rodiče' (Finding Parents) campaign to recruit foster and adoptive parents. The organization provides free guidance, an online advisory service, recruitment materials, and support for prospective foster families. It launched in 2012.
• Nadácia J&T (Slovakia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNadácia J&T is the Slovak sister organization of Nadace J&T, sharing founders and a joint mission. The two organizations collaborate on cross-border projects, share expertise on child welfare systems, and conduct joint team-building retreats. They jointly coordinate the Kouzelné Vánoce project and respond to shared crises (e.g., COVID-19 emergency grants).
• AVPO ČR – Asociace veřejně prospěšných organizacíminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNadace J&T is a member of AVPO ČR and co-developed the 'Značka spolehlivosti' (Reliability Mark) certification program. The foundation has also supported AVPO's efforts to help other NGOs obtain the reliability certification, positioning itself as a thought leader in nonprofit governance and transparency.
• Česká televize (Czech Television)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerČeská televize is the primary media partner for the foundation's public awareness campaigns. It has aired the foundation's TV spot for the 8000důvodů initiative, co-produced documentaries about foster care (Rodiče napořád with director Olga Špátová), and provided coverage at events such as MFF Karlovy Vary. The partnership provides significant reach to Czech households for child welfare advocacy.
• LEO ExpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLEO Express became a partner and significant supporter of the 'Hledáme rodiče' campaign. The train company's branding and interior advertising reaches approximately 1 million passengers annually with foster care recruitment messaging. LEO Express also donates 10 CZK per sold excursion package to the foundation.
• JDI: Jednota pro deinstitucionalizaci, z.s.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNadace J&T is a member of JDI (Unity for Deinstitutionalization), a coalition advocating for the transformation of institutional care into community-based services. The foundation supports the 'Ať kvetou!' (Let them bloom!) campaign for community services.
• Iniciativa Za bydlení (Coalition for Housing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNadace J&T is a member and supporter of the 'Za bydlení' initiative, a coalition of over 50 organizations advocating for the passage of a Housing Support Act (zákon o podpoře v bydlení) to address housing poverty in the Czech Republic. The foundation participates in Senate roundtables, open letter campaigns, and advocacy efforts directed at the Czech government.
• Národní institut pro děti a rodinuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation collaborates with the National Institute for Children and Family on expert forums, conference programs, and research related to child welfare system reform. Foundation representatives participate in the institute's working groups on modern trends in social-legal child protection.
• Platforma pro sociální bydleníminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNadace J&T became a member of the Platform for Social Housing, which advocates for people in need to access stable, safe housing connected to quality social work services.
• Nadační fond Via ClaritaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation collaborates with Nadační fond Via Clarita on philanthropy events and Ukrainian refugee integration programs. The two organizations co-hosted a discussion evening on 'Filantropie a spolupráce' (Philanthropy and Cooperation).
• Karlova Univerzita (Univerzita Karlova)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2022, the foundation partnered with the Institute of Language and Professional Training (Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy) of Charles University to provide free Czech language lessons to approximately 300 Ukrainian refugees displaced by the war, as part of the foundation's broader Ukraine assistance response.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nadácia J&T (Slovakia): Slovak sister foundation sharing founders, mission, and joint programs (Kouzelné Vánoce). Direct peer because it operates the same grantmaking and child welfare model in the adjacent Slovak market.
• SOS Children's Villages (Czech Republic): International NGO with Czech operations focused on alternative family-based care for children. Highly comparable in foster-care recruitment, family support, and systemic advocacy for deinstitutionalization.
• Člověk v tísni (People in Need): One of the largest Czech NGOs operating social programs, advocacy, and humanitarian aid. Direct peer in the Czech child-and-family social assistance space with overlapping grantmaking, public campaigns, and policy reform work.
• Nadace Agrofert: Major Czech corporate foundation affiliated with the Agrofert conglomerate. Direct peer given parallel corporate-foundation structure, large-scale grantmaking, and systemic advocacy engagement in the Czech Republic.
• Nadační fond Terezy Maxové: Czech foundation supporting foster families and at-risk children. Direct peer operating similar grant programs, family aid, and foster-care recruitment campaigns in the Czech Republic.
• Charita Česká republika: National network of Catholic charitable organizations delivering social services and family support across Czechia. Comparable as a major nonprofit delivering direct family aid, foster care adjacent services, and advocacy.
• Nadace České spořitelny: Czech corporate foundation with similar grantmaking focus and corporate banking affiliation (ČS is part of Erste Group). Directly comparable as a Czech foundation running systemic grant programs and partner with the financial sector.
• Terre des Hommes (Czech Republic): International child rights organization active in Czechia. Comparable as a child welfare-focused organization running advocacy, grantmaking, and direct family support programs.

Emerging players

• Diakonie ČCE: Czech Protestant charitable organization providing social services including family and disability support. Comparable in direct family aid delivery, though more focused on service delivery than grantmaking.
• Nadační fond Avast: Czech corporate foundation focused on civil society and family support. Comparable as another tech/corporate-backed Czech foundation, though with broader thematic scope beyond child welfare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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