Fundacja Autyzm Up

What Fundacja Autyzm Up does

Fundacja Autyzm Up is a Polish nonprofit foundation (KRS 0000555947) established on February 5, 2015, by Alicja Hajto and Jacek Rybicki — parents of autistic children — to build and operate a residential home for adults with autism in Poland. The foundation is headquartered in Zdzięsławice (gmina Michałowice) near Kraków and operates across the Małopolska region, governed by a Management Board led by President Bogdan Hajto and Vice President Katarzyna Rybicka, with 1–10 staff.

The foundation's core service portfolio centers on the multi-million PLN Kampus Autyzm Up residential campus under construction in Zdzięsławice, where adults with autism are intended to learn independent living skills under the therapeutic supervision of the Polish Association of Behavioural Therapy (PSTB). Alongside the campus, the foundation runs an integrated suite of community programs: a Muay Thai sports section operating since 2017 under the Polish Muay Thai Union; a multi-edition programming course for autistic individuals delivered with Avanade Poland (fourth edition launched August 2024); close collaboration with the UMIEM private special schools; parent and caregiver support groups; and awareness campaigns reaching tens of thousands via TVP Kraków, TVN, and the 'Feliz Navidad' collaboration with Krakow Opera.

The organization is funded through a diversified donation-based revenue model with no commercial pricing. Channels include individual online donations via PayU (suggested tiers of 20, 50, 100, and 200 PLN), Poland's 1% personal income tax designation, the FaniMani affiliate shopping portal, branded merchandise sales (t-shirts from 45 PLN, hoodies from 80 PLN), and event-driven fundraising (charity picnics, balls, concerts, auctions). Reported event outcomes have been modest in absolute terms — for example, 15,179.50 PLN raised at the 2016 Charity Picnic and 9,772 PLN raised for a 10-beneficiary sports camp — reflecting a grassroots, community-led GTM motion. Distribution is single-country (Poland), with no evidence of institutional investors, parent-company control, or expansion beyond the domestic Kraków/Małopolska footprint.

Name

Fundacja Autyzm Up

Legal name

Fundacja Autyzm Up

Website

https://autyzmup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundacja Autyzm Up is a Polish nonprofit foundation established in 2015 by parents of autistic children, supporting people with autism through sports, education, and family programs while building the Kampus Autyzm Up residential campus near Kraków for adults on the spectrum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Autism Support Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Educational Services (611), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAH

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAKAKAJ

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAI

Autism Executive Functioning & Academic Skills Intervention

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

SECONDARYEDAKAKAM

Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Autism Support Services (Educational)

Keywords

• Autism support services
• Adult autism care
• Special needs education
• Disability advocacy
• Community fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Zdzięsławice

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct financial contributions from individual donors through the foundation's website using PayU payment system, with suggested amounts of 20 PLN, 50 PLN, 100 PLN, and 200 PLN.
2. 1% Tax Donation: Polish taxpayers can donate 1% of their income tax to the foundation by specifying KRS number 0000555947 with the designation 'Autyzm Up'.
3. FaniMani Partner Shopping: Online shopping portal where a percentage of purchases is donated to the foundation at no cost to the donor.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts (from 45 PLN) and hoodies (from 80 PLN), with amounts exceeding minimum prices directed to foundation operations.
5. Event Fundraising: Charity events including picnics, balls, concerts, and auctions that generate direct donations. Example: Charity Picnic 2016 raised 15,179.50 PLN.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fundacja Autyzm Up is a Polish nonprofit foundation that supports people on the autism spectrum and their families, with a particular focus on adults. Its flagship initiative is Kampus Autyzm Up, a planned residential campus combining housing, therapy, and vocational training for adults with autism, alongside ancillary programs including a Muay Thai sports section, a programming course run with Avanade, and a support group for families.

Product overview

Fundacja Autyzm Up is a charitable foundation (not a technology company) that provides support services for people with autism and their families. The organization operates several interconnected programs: the Kampus Autyzm Up (a residential campus under construction for independent living), a Muay Thai sports section, programming courses, UMIEM special schools, support groups, awareness campaigns, and volunteer opportunities. The foundation's primary focus is building a multi-million zloty campus in Zdzięsławice near Kraków where adults with autism can live independently with appropriate support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kampus Autyzm Up A planned residential campus in Zdzięsławice combining housing, therapy, and vocational training for adults on the autism spectrum. Positioned by the foundation as a first-of-its-kind integrated campus in Poland, it is the foundation's flagship initiative.
• Sekcja Muay Thai dla osób w spektrum autyzmu (Muay Thai Section for People on the Autism Spectrum) Regular Muay Thai training sessions delivered as part of the foundation's sports program for people on the autism spectrum and their families, priced at PLN 60 per family per month.
• Kurs Programowania dla osób w spektrum autyzmu (Programming Course for People on the Autism Spectrum) Programming workshops for people on the autism spectrum delivered by Fundacja Autyzm Up in partnership with Avanade as part of the foundation's skills and vocational offerings.
• Grupa Wsparcia (Support Group) Support group convened by Fundacja Autyzm Up for parents and family members of people on the autism spectrum, providing peer support, shared experience, and connection to foundation resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful completion of programming courses by people with autism in partnership with Avanade Poland
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Avanade PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company providing nine-month programming workshops for people with autism in partnership with the foundation. Multiple Avanade employees (Magda Warpas, Paulina Kwaśniewska, Agnieszka Świder, Monika Płocicy, Kateryna Astafieva, Magdalena Sobali, Maciej Srebrny) volunteered as trainers. The first edition ran from 2021-2022 and the second edition launched in October 2022, with a fourth edition starting August 2024.
• Porozumienie Autyzm-Polska (Autism-Poland Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Autism-Poland Association since January 2016. The association is a federation of NGOs working for children and adults with autism and their families, aiming to ensure comprehensive expert-level assistance through cooperation with government administration.
• Polish Association of Behavioural Therapy (PSTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation's campus project operates under the patronage and therapeutic supervision of the Polish Association of Behavioural Therapy. This association also runs the UMIEM schools that the foundation works with closely.
• UMIEM Schools (Non-public Special Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMIEM private schools are run by the Polish Behavioral Therapy Association. They form the first stage of implementation of the larger Center for Developing Learning Potential and Behavior Analysis UMIEM project. The foundation works closely with these schools which include Special Private Primary School and Private UMIEM Special Junior High School.
• Fundacja Novis PlusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit foundation that initiates actions for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Represented by Director Katarzyna Słaboń who participates in events and conferences.
• Muay Thai Club MAXIMUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports club where the foundation's Muay Thai section for people with autism trains. The section has operated since 2017 and has produced competition-level athletes. Coach Rafał Ślusarz (former Polish national team coach) leads training.
• Polish Związek Muaythai (Polish Muay Thai Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation's Muay Thai section operates under the umbrella of the Polish Muay Thai Union. The union provides official recognition and support for competitions including the 'Dragon Cup of Wawel' tournament for people with autism.
• Park Wodny KrakówminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKrakow water park that supports the foundation's activities and Muay Thai section. Provides venue and sponsorship for events.
• Fundacja Wspólnota NadzieiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides venue for the foundation's support group meetings for parents and caregivers of people with autism at Hostel ul. Olsztyńska 14.
• Grand Parade PolandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company that has repeatedly supported the foundation by donating furniture for workstations for students at UMIEM school.
• Fundacja SELAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation that runs the podcast 'Sens Działania' where the foundation's Vice President Katarzyna Rybicka appeared as guest to discuss autism awareness.
• Opera Krakowska (Krakow Opera)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional opera house that collaborated with the foundation on musical projects including 'Feliz Navidad' holiday video featuring foundation beneficiaries.
• MPK Kraków (Krakow Public Transport)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKrakow public transport company that collaborated on autism awareness events including 'Blue Tram' initiative for World Autism Awareness Day.
• Lucky Duck GamesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard game company that organized a holiday fundraising campaign for the foundation, initiated by employee Przemek who visited the foundation's new office.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fundacja Szansa (Chance Foundation): Long-established Polish foundation supporting people with disabilities including autism. Comparable as a peer Polish disability support nonprofit with overlapping mission areas.
• Porozumienie Autyzm-Polska: Federation of Polish NGOs working for children and adults with autism. Autyzm Up is a member, making this an umbrella peer organization coordinating advocacy efforts across the Polish autism nonprofit ecosystem.
• Fundacja SYNAPSIS: Largest Polish nonprofit providing comprehensive support for people with autism and their families, including therapy, education, and adult support programs. Directly comparable as a Polish autism-focused nonprofit serving overlapping populations.
• UMIEM Schools (Fundacja PSTB): Polish special schools run by Polish Association of Behavioural Therapy that Autyzm Up closely partners with. Comparable as a specialized educational provider serving the autism community in Poland.
• Fundacja Ja też jestem tu: Polish foundation focused on independent living and adult support for people with autism, including residential models. Closely comparable given shared focus on adult autism housing and community support.
• Fundacja Novis Plus: Polish nonprofit working for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Listed as an existing GTM partner of Autyzm Up, indicating direct overlap in mission and Polish autism community engagement.

Broad incumbents

• National Autistic Society: UK-based major autism charity providing services, information, and advocacy. Comparable as a comprehensive autism support organization with residential and educational programs, though at much larger established scale.
• Autism Speaks: Large international autism advocacy and support organization. Comparable in mission and program breadth (awareness, research, family services, advocacy) but operates at vastly different scale across US markets.

Others

• Avanade (Corporate Social Responsibility): Technology consulting company partnering with Autyzm Up to deliver programming courses. Relevant as the corporate partner providing volunteer trainers and technology training infrastructure for the foundation's programs.
• FaniMani (Give as You Live): Online shopping donation portal enabling shoppers to direct percentage of purchases to charities. Relevant as a key affiliate-revenue distribution channel used by the foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/fundacjaautyzmup/?ref=ts&fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fundacja-autyzm-up

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Profiles2 records

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