Fundacion Carlos Y Sonia Haime

What Fundacion Carlos Y Sonia Haime does

Fundación Carlos y Sonia Haime is a Colombian non-profit family foundation established in 2006 by Carlos Haime and Sonia Gutt de Haime, headquartered in the Getsemaní neighborhood of Cartagena, Bolívar. The foundation operates as a second-level organization whose mission is to promote the development of vulnerable communities in the Colombian Caribbean region through health, education, and income generation programs. Its primary beneficiaries are residents of Manzanillo del Mar and Tierra Baja in Cartagena, with a focus on children aged 0-5, teenagers, and youth seeking professional education and employment pathways.

The foundation's portfolio of programs consists of: (1) a First Childhood Program operated in partnership with aeioTU-Carulla, serving 390 children annually (92 in institutional modality and 300 in family modality); (2) a Scholarship Program that has delivered 65 scholarships since 2011 with 23 graduates; (3) the Patios Productivos food security initiative reaching over 100 families; and (4) the Learning for Life employability program, which trained 60 young people and resulted in 20 hotel-industry placements. Strategic partners include GE Healthcare, Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá, DIAGEO Colombia, SENA, ICBF, BID, and a network of over 100 allied organizations.

Beginning in 2018, the foundation transitioned to a second-level donor model, committing philanthropic capital to the Centro Hospitalario Serena del Mar, a 158-bed high-complexity hospital in Cartagena operated by Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá and equipped by GE Healthcare, with 410 total beds planned. Investment returns from the hospital, once recovered, will be redirected to meritorious projects throughout Colombia. The foundation is governed by Daniel Haime Gutt as President of the Board and Andrea Echavarria Mazuera as Executive Vice President, supported by a 10-person social team. It does not sell commercial products or services; its inflows consist of philanthropic donations, grants, and future investment returns from hospital operations.

Name

Fundacion Carlos Y Sonia Haime

Legal name

Fundación Carlos y Sonia Haime

Website

https://fcshaime.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundación Carlos y Sonia Haime is a Colombian non-profit family foundation in Cartagena that promotes vulnerable community development in the Colombian Caribbean through health, education, and income generation programs, operating as a second-level donor foundation since 2018.

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Product category

Non-profit Philanthropic Foundation

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

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

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Early childhood education
• Education scholarships
• Healthcare infrastructure investment
• Philanthropic family foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartagena

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Donations and Grants: As a non-profit family foundation, the organization generates revenue through philanthropic donations, grants, and since 2018, investment returns from the Serena del Mar Hospital Center. Once the investment in the hospital is recovered, returns are dedicated to meritorious projects throughout Colombia.

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Core offering

The foundation delivers social development programs focused on health, education, and income generation for vulnerable communities in the Colombian Caribbean region, particularly Manzanillo del Mar and Tierra Baja in Cartagena. Its core offerings include the First Childhood Program (early childhood development for ages 0-5), a scholarship program for professional education of teens, and the Centro Hospitalario Serena del Mar healthcare infrastructure investment. Since 2018, the foundation has evolved into a second-level donor foundation, channeling investment returns into meritorious health and education projects throughout Colombia.

Product overview

Fundación Carlos y Sonia Haime is a non-profit family foundation that acts as a second-level organization. The foundation's portfolio consists of social development programs focused on the Colombian Caribbean region. The core offerings include: the First Childhood Program (operated with aeioTU Foundation) providing early childhood development services; the Scholarship Program supporting professional education for teens; and the Centro Hospitalario Serena del Mar healthcare infrastructure investment. Starting 2018, the foundation evolved to become a donating foundation that invests in meritorious health and education projects throughout Colombia. Additional programs include the Patios Productivos food security initiative and the Learning for Life employability training program.

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Products and services

• First Childhood Program (Primera Infancia) Early childhood development program delivered in partnership with aeioTU Foundation - Carulla, benefiting 390 children aged 0-5 years annually in Manzanillo del Mar, Cartagena. Includes an institutional modality serving 92 children at the First Childhood Center and a family modality reaching 300 families through weekly encounters.
• Carlos Haime and Marlene Haime de Finvarb Scholarship Program Scholarship initiative promoting professional education for teens in Cartagena. Has delivered 65 scholarships since 2011, with 23 teens having graduated from these programs as of the most recent reporting.
• Centro Hospitalario Serena del Mar High-complexity hospital investment project with 158 beds, operated by Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá. The foundation receives investment income that will be dedicated to meritorious projects throughout Colombia once recovered.
• Patios Productivos (Productive Patios) Program Food security and environmental recovery program implemented in 2008 with Fundación Granitos de Paz, reaching over 100 families in Manzanillo del Mar. Led to creation of producer association ASOTIMANZA for commercial product distribution.
• Learning for Life Employability Program Employability program developed with DIAGEO Colombia, Fundación Serena del Mar, Give To Colombia, and SENA. 60 young people from Tierra Baja, Manzanillo del Mar and Puerto Rey received training including 24 Ser formation workshops, four Competency training courses, and three complementary seminars.

Quantifiable outcome

• 390 children (0-5 years) benefit annually from First Childhood Programs
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• aeioTU-Carulla Foundation (Fundación Carulla - aeioTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperational partner running the First Childhood Program at the Centro de Primera Infancia in Manzanillo del Mar. Benefits 390 children annually (92 in institutional modality, 300 in family modality). The foundation co-funds and co-manages this early childhood development initiative.
• Fundación Granitos de PazcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance since 2008 for community development in Cartagena. Jointly implemented the Patios Productivos (Productive Gardens) program benefiting 100+ families in Manzanillo del Mar, focusing on food security and environmental recovery. This partnership led to the creation of ASOTIMANZA association for product commercialization.
• DIAGEO ColombiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIAGEO Colombia partnered with the foundation on the Learning for Life program, which provided employment opportunities to 60 young people from Manzanillo del Mar, Tierra Baja, and Puerto Rey over one year. The program included skills training, personal development workshops, and job placement support, resulting in 20 people being hired by hotels in Cartagena.
• Fundación Santa Fe de BogotácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates the Centro Hospitalario Serena del Mar, a high-complexity hospital project in Cartagena. The foundation is the philanthropic investor in this project, which will have 158 beds in its first phase. Returns on the investment will support meritorious projects throughout Colombia.
• GE Healthcare (General Electric)coreTechnology or IntegrationGE Healthcare provides state-of-the-art medical equipment and technology for the Centro Hospitalario Serena del Mar, including diagnostic imaging, ICU units, neonatal care, and surgical suites. The hospital will be the first GE-certified hospital in Colombia with LEED hospital certification.
• Fundación Serena del Mar (FSDM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContinuation of the foundation's community legacy. FSDM was established to continue community work in Manzanillo del Mar and Tierra Baja, and to support the development of Villa Gloria. It operates through three axes: Social Development, Integration with the Environment, and Income Generation.
• Give To ColombiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Learning for Life program alongside DIAGEO Colombia, Fundación Serena del Mar, and SENA, focused on employment opportunities for youth in vulnerable communities.
• Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Learning for Life program providing vocational training and competency courses to young people from Manzanillo del Mar, Tierra Baja, and Puerto Rey.
• Novus CivitascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromoter of the Serena del Mar urban development project. The foundation collaborates with Novus Civitas on social programs and has provided MBA scholarships to Novus Civitas employees through Westfield Business School.
• Westfield Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for the MBA scholarship program. The foundation provided 50% scholarships for Novus Civitas employees (María Angélica Martínez, Nicolás Emiliani, Juan Santiago Vélez) to pursue Executive MBA programs.
• Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar Familiar (ICBF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner in the First Childhood Program, providing institutional support and regulatory framework for early childhood care in Manzanillo del Mar.
• Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development finance institution listed as an ally supporting the foundation's social development initiatives in the Colombian Caribbean region.
• Agencia Presidencial de Cooperación (APC) de ColombiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian government agency for international cooperation, listed as an ally supporting the foundation's development programs.
• Bank of AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational financial institution listed as an ally supporting the foundation's social development initiatives.
• Cámara de Comercio de CartagenamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal commerce chamber listed as an ally for economic development and business support initiatives.
• Corporación Universitaria Minuto de DiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution listed as an ally for higher education access and professional development programs.
• Corporación Universitaria Rafael NúñezminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university in Cartagena listed as an ally for education and training programs.
• Universidad de los AndesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious Colombian university partnering on the Serena del Mar project for a university campus location in Cartagena.
• Universidad de CartagenaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic university in Cartagena listed as an ally for educational programs.
• Universidad del SinúminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional university listed as an ally for educational access programs.
• Universidad Jorge Tadeo LozanominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian university listed as an ally for educational programs.
• Universidad San BuenaventuraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian university listed as an ally for educational programs.
• Universidad Tecnológica de BolívarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university in Cartagena listed as an ally for education and skills training.
• Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia (UNAD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational open university listed as an ally for distance education programs.
• Peace Corps ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational volunteer organization listed as an ally for community development programs.
• Fundación Mario Santo DomingominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Colombian foundation focused on education and social development, listed as an ally.
• Fundación BancolombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation of Bancolombia group listed as an ally for social development.
• Fundación CoronaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian foundation listed as an ally for social development programs.
• Fundación CompartirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian education foundation listed as an ally for educational initiatives.
• Fundación ÉxitominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate foundation of Grupo Éxito listed as an ally for social programs.
• Fundación Saldarriaga ConchaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian social development foundation listed as an ally.
• Fundación SemanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian media foundation listed as an ally for social development.
• Fundación Pies DescalzosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShakira's foundation focused on education for vulnerable children, listed as an ally.
• Clínica de Urgencias Moris y Tila GuttminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency clinic in Bogotá established through the Moris and Tila Gutt Foundation (predecessor foundation). Carlos Haime donated $2.5 million USD for its expansion in 2017.
• Cruz Roja ColombianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian Red Cross received a major donation in 1960 through the Moris and Tila Gutt Foundation, establishing the first Colombian blood bank.
• Atlas CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational fellowship organization for social leaders, listed as an ally.
• Dominó VolunteersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer organization listed as an ally for community programs.
• Global CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization listed as an ally.
• Consejos Comunitarios Manzanillo del Mar y Tierra BajacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity councils representing the primary beneficiary communities of the foundation's programs since 2006.
• Junta de Acción Comunal Manzanillo del MarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community action boards as partners in community development initiatives.
• Junta de Acción Comunal Tierra BajacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community action boards as partners in community development initiatives.
• ASOTIMANZA (Asociación de productores de Tierra Baja y Manzanillo del Mar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer association created in 2016 from the Patios Productivos program, commercializing products including to Fundación Granitos de Paz.

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Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación Bancolombia: Corporate foundation of Bancolombia listed as an FCSH ally. Operates social development programs across Colombia with similar focus on education and economic inclusion for vulnerable communities.
• Fundación Corona: Colombian foundation listed as an FCSH ally, focused on social development with programs in education, employability, and citizenship. Comparable as a long-standing Colombian private grantmaking foundation.
• Fundación Granitos de Paz: Strategic partner of FCSH since 2008 for the Patios Productivos program in Cartagena. Comparable as a small Colombian foundation running community development programs in the Caribbean region.
• Fundación Éxito: Corporate foundation of Grupo Éxito listed as an FCSH ally. Focuses on childhood nutrition and early childhood programs across Colombia, comparable to FCSH's First Childhood Program.
• Fundación Pies Descalzos: Shakira's foundation focused on education for vulnerable children in Colombia, listed as an FCSH ally. Directly comparable as a Colombian private foundation running early childhood and education programs for underserved populations.
• Fundación Mario Santo Domingo: Major Colombian family foundation focused on education, social development, and community programs in the Colombian Caribbean. Listed as an ally of FCSH and operates a comparable second-level donor/family foundation model with similar regional focus.
• Fundación Compartir: Colombian education foundation listed as an FCSH ally. Directly comparable as a Colombian grantmaking foundation focused on education quality and access.
• Fundación Carulla - aeioTU: Core operational partner of FCSH running the First Childhood Program in Manzanillo del Mar. Comparable as a Colombian foundation specializing in early childhood education for vulnerable communities.
• Fundación Saldarriaga Concha: Colombian foundation listed as an FCSH ally, focused on social development for vulnerable populations including disability, aging, and education. Comparable as a long-standing private grantmaking foundation serving Colombian vulnerable communities.
• Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá: Operator of Centro Hospitalario Serena del Mar, the hospital in which FCSH invested. Comparable as a Colombian foundation that both operates and funds healthcare initiatives.

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