Johanna Kirchner Stiftung AWO Frankfurt

What Johanna Kirchner Stiftung AWO Frankfurt does

AWO Frankfurt, legally structured as the Johanna-Kirchner-Stiftung (founded 1951) and the Arbeiterwohlfahrt Kreisverband Frankfurt am Main e.V., is a charitable non-profit welfare organization headquartered at Henschelstraße 11, Frankfurt am Main. It operates under the umbrella of AWO Bundesverband e.V. and delivers an integrated life-cycle portfolio of social services across the Frankfurt and Hochtaunus region, including 20 Kindertagesstätten (Kitas) serving children from infancy through age 12 with capacity exceeding 1,000, and three Pflegeeinrichtungen (August-Stunz-Zentrum with Phase F/Wachkoma specialization, Johanna-Kirchner-Altenhilfezentrum, and Traute und Hans Matthöfer-Haus) plus ambulatory Pflegedienst for elderly and care-dependent residents. Beyond core care services, the organization runs school-based youth welfare at Ernst-Reuter-Schule II (Frankfurt's largest comprehensive school with 1,250+ students), the Anlaufstelle für straffällige Frauen (a 40+ year program supporting female ex-offenders), Essen auf Rädern meal delivery in Hochtaunus, senior housing (WohnenPlus), and the Jugendwerk youth association, supported by a network of 33 local Ortsvereine.

Revenue is generated primarily through public reimbursement mechanisms (Pflegekassen for nursing care, city of Frankfurt and state of Hesse funding, European Social Fund grants) and co-payments from clients, supplemented by donations (including the flagship 'Mein erster Schulranzen' program distributing ~800 school backpacks annually to disadvantaged families), corporate volunteering, testamentary gifts, birthday donations, and membership fees. The meal delivery service charges €9.50-€10.00 per meal on a pay-as-you-go basis in the Hochtaunus region. Operating with no proprietary technology platform, AWO Frankfurt distributes services exclusively through physical facilities and direct in-person delivery, with a community-led go-to-market model relying on 33 grassroots chapters, volunteer networks (Team Aktiv), and word-of-mouth referrals within neighborhoods. No commercial sales motion exists.

Leadership is headed by Vorstandsvorsitzender Steffen Krollmann, with department heads including Marcus Fischer-Reitgassl (Kitas), Bernhard Frenzel (school services), and Amina Pittner (Anlaufstelle für straffällige Frauen). The organization is governed as a registered association and tax-exempt foundation, with no private equity or venture capital involvement, and is currently navigating the July 2026 loss of Barbara Schwarz, founder of the flagship 'Mein erster Schulranzen' program.

Name

Johanna Kirchner Stiftung AWO Frankfurt

Legal name

Johanna-Kirchner-Stiftung

Website

https://awo-frankfurt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AWO Frankfurt is a charitable non-profit welfare organization operating 20 kindergartens, three nursing homes with specialized Phase F care, school-based youth welfare, ex-offender support services, and community programs across Frankfurt am Main and Hochtaunus. It serves children, seniors, and vulnerable populations through public funding, donations, and member-supported service delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Care Services

NAICS

Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Child Care Services (6244), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK), Live-In Care (Single Caregiver, 24-Hour Presence) (HSABAHAB), Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Childcare services
• Social welfare programs
• Community nursing
• Youth welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public funding and social insurance reimbursements: Core revenue for nursing/care services comes from public reimbursement (Pflegekassen, social insurance). Social services are co-funded by the city of Frankfurt, the state of Hesse, and the European Social Fund (ESF).
2. Donations and fundraising: Active fundraising through donations, birthday donations, corporate volunteering, memorial donations (Kondolenzspende), testamentary gifts (Erbschaftsspende), and project-specific campaigns. All donations are purpose-bound (zweckgebunden). The Johanna-Kirchner-Stiftung accepts Zustiftungen (endowment contributions).
3. Membership fees: AWO Kreisverband Frankfurt generates revenue from membership contributions. Membership is free for youth under 30 (they automatically join the Jugendwerk).
4. Meal delivery service (Essen auf Rädern): Paid meal delivery service in the Hochtaunus region, priced between €9.50 and €10.00 per meal. No contract binding; pay-as-you-go model.
5. Client co-payments and fees: Clients contribute co-payments for care services, Kita places, and meals. Essen auf Rädern clients pay directly. Pflegeheim residents contribute to care costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Johanna-Kirchner-Stiftung, operating under the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Kreisverband Frankfurt am Main, provides social welfare services across the full life cycle. Its core offerings include ~20 Kindertagesstätten (childcare for ages 6 months to 12 years), three Pflegeeinrichtungen (nursing homes including specialized Phase F/Wachkoma care and ambulatory Pflegedienst), school-based youth welfare at Ernst-Reuter-Schule II, senior-friendly housing (WohnenPlus), meals-on-wheels, and a support center for female ex-offenders (Anlaufstelle für straffällige Frauen).

Product overview

AWO Frankfurt is a social welfare organization operating as a multi-service provider with a diverse portfolio of interconnected products and services. The core offerings include 20 Kindertagesstätten (Kitas/childcare facilities) across Frankfurt serving children from infancy through school age, and three Pflegeeinrichtungen (care homes) under the Johanna-Kirchner-Stiftung for elderly care including specialized Phase F (coma care) services. The organization provides school-based youth welfare services, inclusive education programs, a children's and youth association (Jugendwerk), meals on wheels, a support center for female ex-offenders, and community development services through 33 local chapters. Major social programs include the 'Mein erster Schulranzen' school backpack donation initiative and various volunteer programs. The portfolio is structured as a platform of social services rather than a unified technology product, with individual facilities and programs operating semi-independently while sharing the AWO branding and organizational framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindertagesstätten (Kitas) Childcare facilities operated by AWO Frankfurt offering Krippe (crèche), Kindergarten, and Hort (after-school care) services for children aged 6 months to 12 years across 20 locations in Frankfurt. Parents register through the city's kindernetfrankfurt.de portal. Programs emphasize inclusive education, multicultural upbringing, and language development. Total capacity exceeds 1,000 children.
• Pflegeeinrichtungen (Care Homes) Three nursing homes operated under the Johanna-Kirchner-Stiftung: August-Stunz-Zentrum, Johanna-Kirchner-Altenhilfezentrum (JoKi), and Traute und Hans Matthöfer-Haus. Services include general elderly care, dementia care, and Phase F (Wachkoma) specialty care. Residents pay according to Pflegegrad (care level assessment) and are reimbursed through Pflegekassen social insurance.
• Phase F und Wachkoma-Betreuung Specialized care unit for patients in Phase F treatment/rehabilitation, including those in persistent vegetative state or coma, with 48 beds across four floors in the August-Stunz-Zentrum.
• Jugendhilfe in der Schule (School Youth Welfare) School-based social work, counseling, career guidance, and extracurricular programs delivered at Ernst-Reuter-Schule II (Frankfurt's largest integrated comprehensive school, 1,250+ students). Service was quality management certified by DQS in 2019.
• Essen auf Rädern (Meals on Wheels) Home meal delivery service for elderly and individuals in the Hochtaunus region, offering full diet, vegetarian, and light diet options with bi-weekly rotating menus. Priced between €9.50 and €10.00 per meal (main course + dessert). No contract binding; no minimum order quantity; reduced price available for those meeting Hilfebedürftigkeit criteria.
• Anlaufstelle für straffällige Frauen Long-term support center providing housing, counseling, bureaucratic assistance, and mother-and-child support for women during and after incarceration. Located at Mainkurstraße 35, Frankfurt. About 25% of operating costs are covered by donations and the Förderverein.
• Seniorengerechtes Wohnen & WohnenPlus Senior-friendly housing solutions including the WohnenPlus program, providing independent living with community support services for elderly residents in Frankfurt.
• Ambulanter Pflegedienst (Ambulatory Nursing Service) Home-based ambulatory nursing and care services for elderly and care-dependent individuals, complementing the stationary nursing home facilities.
• Jugendwerk (Youth Association) Children's and youth association for ages 7–30 providing leisure activities, theater groups, holiday programs, and opportunities for youth participation and self-determination. Homebase location at Kriegkstraße 12, Frankfurt.
• Soziale Stadt & Stadtteilzentren Community development and neighborhood center services promoting social cohesion, social space development, and neighborhood-level engagement in Frankfurt.
• Betreuungsdienste für Senior*innen Senior care services providing support with daily activities, companionship, and care assistance to enable aging in place at home.
• Beratungen & Hilfen (Counseling & Assistance) Counseling and assistance services including social counseling, debt advice, and support for various life challenges.
• 33 Ortsvereine (Local Chapters) 33 local volunteer chapters across Frankfurt providing community-based social services, social events, neighborhood support, and member engagement.
• Team Aktiv - Ehrenamtsagentur Volunteer agency that advises, supports, and mediates volunteers to social work facilities and develops volunteer projects in integration, children, youth, and senior work.
• Mein erster Schulranzen Hesse's largest school backpack donation program, providing new school bags to children from financially disadvantaged families. In 2026, 791 backpacks were distributed and over €70,000 was raised. Founded by Barbara Schwarz.
• Kleiderstuben (Clothing Closets) Clothing donation centers providing free clothing to those in need, including locations Harry Hansen (Bockenheim), Klamöttchen (Ostend), and Jacke wie Hose (Gutleutviertel).
• Förderverein für die Anlaufstelle für straffällig gewordene Frauen e.V. Support association raising donations and advocacy for the Anlaufstelle für straffällige Frauen. About 25% of the Anlaufstelle's costs are covered by donations and Förderverein activities.
• Schule (School Services including 'Mein Müsli macht Schule') Educational services including youth welfare in schools, inclusive classrooms, and the 'Mein Müsli macht Schule' healthy breakfast program for students.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Förderverein für die Anlaufstelle für straffällig gewordene Frauen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Dedicated support association for the Anlaufstelle für straffällige Frauen, raising funds and advocating for policy support. ~25% of the Anlaufstelle's costs are covered by donations and the Förderverein's activities.
• AWO Ortsverein Gallus, AWO Ortsverein Ostend, AWO Ortsverein SchöneckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Local AWO chapters co-sponsoring 'Mein erster Schulranzen' donations, channeling grassroots community support.
• BiZeP - Bildungszentrum für Pflege im Hufeland-HauscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Vocational training school partner for AWO Frankfurt's Pflegeausbildung (nursing apprenticeship). AWO nursing trainees attend BiZeP for theoretical education while completing practical rotations at AWO facilities.
• Rotkreuz Campus des DRK LV Hessen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Training partner for Pflegeausbildung at the Oberursel facility. AWO nursing trainees attend Rotkreuz Campus for theoretical education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Diakonie Hessen / Diakonie Frankfurt: Protestant welfare association operating childcare, elderly care, and social services across Frankfurt and Hesse. Comparable in service mix, funding model (Pflegekassen + municipal subsidies), and volunteer chapter structure.
• AWO Kreisverband München-Stadt: Parallel major-city AWO Kreisverband offering the same integrated portfolio of Kitas, Pflege, youth welfare and community programs. Comparable organizational structure, funding model, and service breadth.
• Malteser Frankfurt: Catholic relief service operating in Frankfurt with elderly care, ambulatory services, and social programs. Comparable scope across the lifecycle and similar reliance on donations plus Pflegekassen reimbursements.
• Caritasverband Frankfurt e.V. The Catholic welfare counterpart operating in Frankfurt with a similarly broad portfolio of Kitas, Pflegeeinrichtungen, and social services. Most directly comparable peer given parallel scope, target populations, and reliance on public insurance plus municipal funding.
• Frankfurter Verband für Alten- und Behindertenhilfe: Local Frankfurt nonprofit focused on elderly and disability care with stationary and ambulatory services. Directly comparable for Pflegeeinrichtungen operations and senior housing competing with WohnenPlus.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Regionalverband Frankfurt: Another Frankfurt welfare organization with overlapping elderly care, ambulatory services, and social programs under similar public-funding mechanics. Direct competitor for the same municipal contracts and donor base.

Broad incumbents

• Agaplesion gAG: Large nationwide nonprofit operator of hospitals, nursing homes, and ambulatory care. Overlaps with AWO Frankfurt in stationary elderly care and ambulatory services but operates at significantly broader geographic scale.
• Korian Deutschland (Clariane): One of Germany's largest commercial nursing home and assisted living operators. Competes with AWO Frankfurt for Pflegekassen reimbursement, care staff, and Frankfurt-region elderly residents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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