Stiftung St. Franziskus

What Stiftung St. Franziskus does

Stiftung St. Franziskus is a Catholic charitable foundation (kirchliche Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts) established on March 7, 1991 by Bishop Dr. Walter Kasper and headquartered at Kloster 2 in Schramberg-Heiligenbronn, Germany. It operates more than 30 owned facilities across seven districts in Baden-Württemberg (Rottweil, Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Tuttlingen, Tübingen, Ravensburg, Biberach, Zollernalbkreis) and serves approximately 6,300 beneficiaries with a workforce of roughly 2,500-2,700 employees. The foundation is a corporate member of the Caritasverband der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart, is supervised by the Bishop of Rottenburg-Stuttgart, and operates under a current charter approved on November 11, 2019.

The foundation delivers social services organized around three service lines: (1) Leistungen für Kinder, Jugendliche und Familien, including daycare, schools, day groups, residential groups, holiday care, and child and youth welfare specialist services; (2) Leistungen für Menschen mit Behinderung, spanning early intervention, special education kindergarten and boarding school, vocational preparation, sheltered employment (Fördern und Arbeiten, Werkstatt für Menschen mit Behinderung), residential and leisure services, the Taubblindenzentrum deaf-blind center, and participation support; and (3) Leistungen für ältere und pflegebedürftige Menschen, including ambulatory nursing care (Ambulante Pflege), assisted living (Betreutes Wohnen), day care (Tagespflege), short- and full-time residential care, and specialized care for elderly people with disabilities. The portfolio also includes donation-funded projects such as Medienpädagogik (digital literacy including AI literacy), heilpädagogisches Reiten, music pedagogy, and "Digitale Teilhabe für ältere Menschen," plus an integrated retail network (Franz store, Hofladen, Bäckerei, Korb- und Bürstenmacherei, Wallfahrtsladen, Landwirtschaft) that doubles as sheltered employment.

Revenue is generated primarily through regulated social insurance reimbursement from Jugendamt, Pflegekasse, and Eingliederungshilfe, supplemented by donations, corporate giving, Geldauflagen, and testamentary contributions; the organization notes that state standard financing is insufficient to cover full operational costs. Go-to-market is government-referral-led via local youth welfare offices, disability services, and long-term care insurance, with direct outreach through owned facilities and digital channels (corporate website, dedicated career portal, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify). Technology infrastructure is non-proprietary — a standard web platform with Google Analytics and social media integrations, plus an in-house online career orientation tool (Orientierungstest) — and there are no disclosed APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities. The foundation is led by Vorständin Andrea Weidemann and Vorstand Stefan Guhl, with Harald Blocher heading communications.

Name

Stiftung St. Franziskus

Legal name

Stiftung St. Franziskus Heiligenbronn

Website

https://stiftung-st-franziskus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stiftung St. Franziskus is a German Catholic charitable foundation established in 1991, operating 30+ facilities across Baden-Württemberg and serving approximately 6,300 children, youth, families, people with disabilities, and elderly individuals through social welfare, disability, and elderly care services funded via state reimbursement and donations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Social Welfare and Care Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Disability care services
• Elderly nursing care
• Child youth welfare
• Non-profit foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Schramberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Insurance Reimbursement: Government-mandated social services financing through regulated reimbursement rates from youth welfare offices (Jugendamt), disability services funding, and long-term care insurance (Pflegekasse). State regulatory financing for clients does not cover full operational costs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a non-profit foundation, Stiftung St. Franziskus relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and regional organizations. State standard financing is insufficient, making charitable donations essential for operational quality.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stiftung St. Franziskus is a Catholic charitable foundation that delivers a comprehensive portfolio of social care services in three core areas: (1) child, youth and family welfare services (daycare, schools, residential groups, family support); (2) services for people with disabilities (early intervention, special education, vocational training, sheltered workshops, residential and participation support, including a deaf-blind center); and (3) elderly and long-term care services (ambulatory nursing, assisted living, day care, short-term and full-time residential care). Services are delivered directly through 30+ owned and operated facilities across Southern Germany, primarily financed by regulated social insurance reimbursement and supplemented by charitable donations.

Product overview

Stiftung St. Franziskus is a charitable foundation operating as a multi-service provider in the social care sector, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core service areas: (1) services for children, youth, and families, (2) services for people with disabilities, and (3) services for elderly and care-needy people. The foundation operates at over 30 locations across southern Germany, serving approximately 6,300 clients with around 2,500 employees. Its service portfolio spans from early intervention and special education through vocational training, employment workshops, residential care, home care, assisted living, and day care. Additionally, the foundation operates retail operations (bakery, farm shop, workshops) and runs digital programs including a media pedagogy initiative and an online career orientation tool. The organization does not offer a software product in the traditional sense; its offerings are social care services delivered through physical facilities and personnel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Services for Children, Youth and Families (Leistungen für Kinder, Jugendliche und Familien) Comprehensive social welfare services for children, adolescents and families including daycare (Kindertagesstätte), schools, day groups (Tagesgruppen), holiday care (Ferienbetreuung), family support services, residential groups (Wohngruppen), and specialized child and youth welfare services (Fachdienst Kinder- und Jugendhilfe). For children and families referred by the Jugendamt.
• Services for People with Disabilities (Leistungen für Menschen mit Behinderung) Full spectrum of disability services including early intervention and special educational services (Frühförderung), special education kindergarten, school with boarding (Schule und Internat), vocational preparation and training, employment programs (Fördern und Arbeiten), residential and leisure services, participation support (Teilhabe), deaf-blind center (Taubblindenzentrum), and advocacy services (Interessensvertretung). For people with disabilities across all ages, funded primarily through Eingliederungshilfe.
• Services for Elderly and Care-Dependent People (Leistungen für ältere und pflegebedürftige Menschen) Elderly care services encompassing home nursing care (Ambulante Pflege), assisted living (Betreutes Wohnen), day care (Tagespflege), short-term and full-time residential care (Kurzzeit- und Vollzeitpflege), and specialized services for elderly people with disabilities. For elderly and care-dependent individuals across multiple Altenzentren in Southern Germany, funded primarily through Pflegekasse.
• Early Intervention and Special Educational Services (Frühförderung und sonderpädagogischer Dienst) Early intervention and special educational services for children with developmental delays or disabilities, including therapeutic and pedagogical support for young children and their families.
• Vocational Preparation and Training for People with Disabilities (Berufsvorbereitung und Ausbildung) Vocational preparation and training programs designed to support people with disabilities in entering the workforce, including sheltered employment via the foundation's workshops (Fördern und Arbeiten).
• Deaf-Blind Center (Taubblindenzentrum) Specialized center providing comprehensive services for deaf-blind individuals, addressing a rare and highly specialized support need.
• Outpatient Nursing Care (Ambulante Pflege) Outpatient nursing and care services delivered in patients' own homes across the foundation's service region.
• Assisted Living (Betreutes Wohnen) Supported living arrangements for elderly and care-needy individuals who require assistance with daily living activities.
• Day Care (Tagespflege) Day care services providing temporary care and support for elderly people, offering relief for family caregivers during the day.
• Short-Term and Full-Time Residential Care (Kurzzeit- und Vollzeitpflege) Short-term respite and full-time residential nursing care delivered through the foundation's Altenzentren for elderly and care-dependent individuals.
• Residential and Leisure Services for People with Disabilities (Wohnen und Freizeit) Residential living arrangements and organized leisure/recreational services for people with disabilities, supporting community participation and quality of life.
• Sheltered Workshops for People with Disabilities (Werkstatt für Menschen mit Behinderung) Sheltered workshops providing employment opportunities and vocational training for people with disabilities, including production activities that feed into the foundation's retail outlets.
• Retail Operations (Einkaufsläden) including Franz Store, Hofladen, Bakery, Basket and Brush Workshop, Pilgrimage Store, and Agricultural Operations Network of retail outlets — the Franz store, farm shop (Hofladen), bakery (Bäckerei), basket and brush workshop (Korb- und Bürstenmacherei), pilgrimage store (Wallfahrtsladen), and agricultural operations — providing employment and vocational training for people with disabilities while serving the local community.
• Media Pedagogy Program (Medienpädagogik) Digital literacy and media education program helping children, youth, and elderly people develop safe and responsible skills for navigating digital environments, including topics like cyberbullying awareness, fake news recognition, and AI literacy.
• Career Portal (Stellenportal) Online job portal at karriere.stiftung-st-franziskus.de for browsing and applying to open positions at the foundation across all service areas and corporate divisions.
• Online Career Orientation Test (Orientierungstest) Online career orientation quiz that helps prospective employees discover which training or career path suits them within the foundation, accessible at orientierungstest.stiftung-st-franziskus.de.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services approximately 6,300 individuals across all care areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Caritasverband der Diözese Rottenburg-StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 1991Stiftung St. Franziskus is a corporate member of the Caritas Association of the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart. This membership connects the foundation to the broader Catholic welfare network, providing organizational support, shared standards, and representation in the Catholic social services ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Augustinum: Munich-based Catholic foundation focused on elderly care, assisted living, and nursing homes with a faith-based mission closely mirroring Stiftung St. Franziskus's eldercare pillar and operating model.
• St. Augustinus Gruppe: Catholic non-profit operator of hospitals, elderly care facilities, and disability services primarily in North Rhine-Westphalia, providing comparable multi-service welfare delivery under faith-based governance.
• Stiftung ICP München: Munich-based foundation offering integrated care for people with disabilities including early intervention, education, and vocational programs—closely comparable to Stiftung St. Franziskus's disability services portfolio.
• von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: Large Protestant welfare foundation operating a similar integrated portfolio of disability services, child and youth welfare, and elderly care across Germany, with comparable scale and life-cycle approach.
• Stiftung Liebenau: Catholic foundation in Baden-Württemberg providing an analogous multi-pillar mix of disability services, education, vocational training, and elderly care, with comparable scope and beneficiary populations.

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: National umbrella welfare organization of the Protestant churches, delivering child welfare, disability, and elderly care services through regional member organizations and representing the principal non-Catholic counterpart to Caritas-affiliated providers.
• Malteser Deutschland: Catholic aid organization operating nationally across elderly care, disability services, and youth welfare with both facility-based and ambulatory offerings comparable in scope to Stiftung St. Franziskus.
• Caritasverband der Diözese Rottenburg-Stuttgart: The umbrella Catholic welfare association of which Stiftung St. Franziskus is a corporate member, operating an overlapping portfolio of child welfare, disability, and elderly care services across the same Baden-Württemberg dioceses.

Regional players

• AWO Bezirksverband Baden: Workers' welfare association operating elderly care, disability services, and child welfare facilities in Baden-Württemberg under a non-religious governance model, providing a directly comparable regional competitor.
• Caritasverband für die Diözese Augsburg: Regional Caritas association operating the same integrated child welfare, disability, and elderly care service mix in Bavarian districts, comparable in operating model but non-overlapping geographically with Stiftung St. Franziskus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCsHe-ZPr-YCoz7BvEX4XMhQ
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/stfranziskus
• Instagraminstagram.com/stiftungstfranziskus

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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