Nadace Ceske Sporitelny

What Nadace Ceske Sporitelny does

Nadace České spořitelny (Nadace České spořitelny / Foundation of Česká spořitelna) is a Czech charitable foundation established in 2002 by Česká spořitelna, one of the largest banks in the Czech Republic and a subsidiary of Erste Group. The foundation operates as a non-profit entity with no commercial revenue, distributing grants and operating educational programs funded by its parent. Its mission focuses on three pillars: developing competencies (financial, ICT/digital, mathematical, reading, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration) in Czech primary and secondary schools; building financial literacy across all age groups; and strengthening regional communities through support for individuals and organizations. The foundation claims a cumulative investment of over 1 billion CZK into education since inception, reach into 69% of Czech primary and secondary schools, and support for more than 100 organizations and projects.

The foundation's product surface consists of two primary owned programs. Skoala (skoala.cz) is a gamified educational platform positioned as 'school through play, play as school' that connects schools through interactive learning experiences. Den pro školu (Day for School) is a nationwide event-based initiative engaging Czech schools in collaborative educational activities. Beyond these owned products, the foundation funds external projects and crisis-response efforts, operating with a small internal team of 1–10 employees. Its marketing channels are limited to its own website, program-specific platforms, and annual reports, reflecting a non-commercial distribution model.

The foundation's business model is grant-distribution and program-operation rather than commercial pricing. It does not sell products or services at market rates; instead, it channels parent-bank funding and endowment resources into educational programs, school-facing platforms, and community development grants. Its GTM motion is direct program delivery to schools through proprietary platforms and partner organizations, with no disclosed pricing structure, sales force, or revenue per customer metric. The entity is governed by its foundation charter rather than equity ownership, and its 2025 annual report indicates ongoing operations.

Name

Nadace Ceske Sporitelny

Legal name

Nadace České spořitelny

Website

https://nadacecs.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nadace České spořitelny is a Czech non-profit foundation established in 2002 by Česká spořitelna (Erste Group) that develops financial literacy, educational competencies, and community programs, reaching 69% of Czech primary and secondary schools through its Skoala platform and Den pro školu initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Educational Foundation

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

Keywords

• Financial literacy education
• Educational philanthropy
• Gamified learning platform
• School engagement programs
• Community development grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nadace České spořitelny is a non-profit foundation that develops and runs educational programs focused on financial literacy and broader competency development (knowledge, skills, attitudes) for children, young people, and adults in the Czech Republic. It supports schools and teachers, builds and operates proprietary programs such as the Skoala gamified learning platform and the Den pro školu (Day for School) nationwide initiative, and provides grants to more than 100 organizations and community projects aimed at strengthening regional communities.

Product overview

Nadace České spořitelny is a foundation that operates as a single unified offering focused on educational programs rather than a multi-module product platform. The foundation runs two primary educational programs: Skoala (a gamified learning platform for schools) and Den pro školu (Day for School, a nationwide school engagement initiative). These programs are complemented by proprietary financial literacy initiatives aimed at developing competencies in children and adults across Czech Republic. The organization has invested over 1 billion CZK into education and reaches 69% of Czech primary and secondary schools, supporting over 100 organizations and projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skoala: A gamified learning platform for schools - škola hrou, hra školou (school through play, play as school).
• Den pro školu

Products and services

• Skoala An educational platform that connects schools through gamified learning experiences, enabling interactive education where learning feels like play and play becomes learning. Targeted at Czech primary and secondary schools to make learning engaging for children.
• Den pro školu (Day for School) A nationwide educational initiative that supports and engages Czech primary and secondary schools in collaborative learning activities and community development. Targets school administrators, teachers, and students.
• Financial Literacy Education Programs Proprietary financial education programs with nationwide societal impact, developed and delivered by the foundation to build financial health among Czech citizens across age groups.
• Grants to Educational and Community Organizations Grants distributed by the foundation to support organizations and projects that work on educational and community development initiatives across Czech regions. More than 100 organizations and projects have been supported.

Quantifiable outcome

• 69% of Czech primary and secondary schools impacted by foundation activities
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Erste Foundation: The Erste Group's own pan-European foundation focused on education, culture, and civil society across CEE. Directly comparable as the parent group's broader foundation operating in adjacent thematic areas with similar grantmaking structure.
• Junior Achievement Czech Republic: Czech chapter of Junior Achievement Worldwide, focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work-readiness education for youth in schools. Highly comparable as a Czech organization directly addressing financial literacy gaps in the K-12 system.
• Nadace Partnerstvi: One of the largest Czech foundations, focused on community development, environmental education, and local philanthropy. Comparable as a domestic Czech grantmaking foundation with similar scale and nonprofit operating model.
• Nadace Ceske pojjišťovny: Foundation of the largest Czech insurance company, supporting health, education, and community programs. Directly comparable as another large Czech financial-services corporate foundation with similar thematic focus.
• Nadace O2: Czech corporate foundation of telecom operator O2, funding education, digital literacy, and community programs in the Czech Republic. Directly comparable as another large Czech corporate foundation running education grant programs.
• Nadace AGROFERT: Czech corporate foundation of the AGROFERT group, supporting education, culture, sports, and social services. Comparable as another major Czech corporate foundation with education grantmaking focus.
• The Kellner Family Foundation: Czech private family foundation supporting education, including the prestigious Kellner Family Grants program for university students. Comparable as a major Czech education-focused foundation operating in the same domestic market.

Broad incumbents

• Junior Achievement Worldwide: Global nonprofit organization delivering financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship education programs to K-12 students worldwide. Comparable as a broader, established incumbent in the same financial-literacy education category that the anchor foundation targets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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