Jugendwohnheim Salesianum

What Jugendwohnheim Salesianum does

Jugendwohnheim Salesianum is a youth residential facility in Munich (Salesianum München) operated by the Deutsche Provinz der Salesianer Don Boscos, the German Province of the global Catholic Salesian order founded on the legacy of St. John Bosco (1815-1888). The German Province was granted the status of Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts (public law corporation) on July 19, 1949, with re-confirmation on September 12, 1991, and is led by Provincial Pater Reinhard Gesing SDB. The Salesianum itself delivers accommodation, educational support, and youth work services as part of a provincial network of 30+ locations across Germany, within a global Don Bosco community operating in 130+ countries and reaching approximately 16 million children and youth.

The service portfolio spans education and vocational training (including the Caritas-Don Bosco-Bildungszentrum Würzburg, serving ~500 young people), street children outreach and social work, child protection and children's rights advocacy, health and nutrition programs, emergency humanitarian aid, and faith-based life guidance. A newer Environment & Justice vertical extends program scope into environmental education and social justice. The Salesianum is also a BFD (Bundesfreiwilligendienst) placement site, feeding into the broader Don Bosco Volunteers program. There is no proprietary technology core; the digital stack is standard non-profit infrastructure: Fundraisingbox for donations, PayPal and Stripe for payment processing, Brevo for newsletters, Google Analytics, Hotjar, and Matomo for web analytics, and Google Tag Manager, Google Ads, and Meta Pixel for marketing.

The entity operates on a non-commercial charitable model. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and is sourced from three streams: individual donations and sponsorships (including Patenschaften child sponsorship), government youth welfare funding via German Jugendämter and social services contracts, and foundation/patronage support channeled through Don Bosco Stiftungszentrum and corporate partners such as EDEKA. No pricing is charged to end beneficiaries. International coordination and fundraising are handled through Don Bosco Mission Bonn, and international volunteer programs are co-funded by BMZ and Engagement Global under the weltwärts framework. The specific Salesianum facility's headcount is listed at 1-10 employees, indicating a small standalone residential operation rather than the full provincial apparatus.

Name

Jugendwohnheim Salesianum

Legal name

Deutsche Provinz der Salesianer Don Boscos

Website

https://donbosco.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jugendwohnheim Salesianum is a youth residential facility in Munich operated by the German Province of the Salesian Don Boscos, a Catholic non-profit public-law corporation. It provides housing, education, and youth welfare services to disadvantaged children and young adults as part of a 30+ location German network within the global Don Bosco community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Welfare Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Other Individual and Family Services (62419)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• Youth welfare services
• Residential youth care
• Vocational training programs
• Child protection services
• Social youth work

Headquarters

HQ city

München, München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, sponsorship programs, and bequests from supporters to fund youth welfare programs and facilities.
2. Government Youth Welfare Funding: Public funding for youth welfare services, child protection, and educational programs through German youth welfare offices (Jugendämter) and social services.
3. Patronage and Foundation Support: Support from the Don Bosco Stiftungszentrum (foundation) and patrons to fund projects and facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jugendwohnheim Salesianum is a Munich-based youth residential facility that provides accommodation, education support, vocational training, and youth work services for disadvantaged children and young people. It operates as part of the Deutsche Provinz der Salesianer Don Boscos and offers a comprehensive portfolio including housing, Berufsbildungszentren vocational training, street children rehabilitation, health and nutrition programs, child protection, faith-based guidance, and emergency humanitarian aid. The organization is funded through donations, government youth welfare funding, and foundation grants.

Product overview

Jugendwohnheim Salesianum is part of the Don Bosco (Salesianer Don Boscos) network, a global charitable organization inspired by Saint John Bosco (1815-1888) that supports children and youth worldwide. The organization operates a comprehensive portfolio of services centered on youth welfare, education, and protection. Core offerings include vocational training and education programs through Berufsbildungszentren, street children rehabilitation and social work, health and nutrition programs, child protection services, and emergency humanitarian aid. The organization coordinates volunteer programs (Don Bosco Volunteers) for both domestic and international service, manages child sponsorship programs, and operates various residential facilities for youth including the Jugendwohnheim Salesianum in Munich. Additional services include the Don Bosco Magazin publication, educational materials for schools, faith-based youth guidance, and environmental justice initiatives. The Don Bosco Mission Bonn office handles international project coordination and fundraising. Together, these services reach approximately 16 million children and youth across more than 130 countries, with over 30 locations in Germany alone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Don Bosco Mission Bonn: International projects and volunteer services division
• Don Bosco Stiftungszentrum
• Don Bosco Magazin
• Don Bosco Volunteers
• Don Bosco Jugendnetzwerk
• Don Bosco Mondo

Products and services

• Jugendwohnheim Salesianum München Youth residential facility in Munich providing accommodation, education support, and youth work services for young people facing difficult living conditions.
• Bildung & Zukunftschancen (Education & Vocational Training) Educational programs and vocational training for children and youth, including Berufsbildungszentren (vocational training centers) providing professional education and future prospects.
• Straßenkinder & Soziale Arbeit (Street Children & Social Work) Support services for street children including outreach work, safe houses, and rehabilitation programs to help youth return to normal life.
• Schutz & Kinderrechte (Protection & Children's Rights) Child protection services and advocacy for children's rights, including prevention programs and safe environments for vulnerable youth.
• Gesundheit & Ernährung (Health & Nutrition) Health programs and food assistance providing medical care, nutrition support, and health education to children and families in need.
• Nothilfe (Emergency Aid) Rapid response humanitarian assistance during crises such as earthquakes and conflicts, providing food, water, medicine, and shelter.
• Freiwilligendienst (Volunteer Service) Domestic and international volunteer programs (BFD, FSJ, weltwärts) enabling people to serve children and youth worldwide.
• Patenschaften (Sponsorships) Child sponsorship programs connecting donors with specific children or youth, providing ongoing support for education and care.
• Don Bosco Mission Bonn International projects office and volunteer coordination center managing global projects and fundraising for Don Bosco programs worldwide.
• Don Bosco Magazin Regular magazine publication providing news, stories, and updates about Don Bosco's work with children and youth worldwide.
• Caritas-Don Bosco-Bildungszentrum Würzburg Educational and training center offering vocational training, care, and housing for approximately 500 young people.
• Schule & Pädagogik (School & Pedagogy) Educational materials, workshops, school trips, and teaching resources for schools about Don Bosco's work and global issues.
• Glaube & Lebensbegleitung (Faith & Life Guidance) Spiritual development and life counseling services integrating faith-based support with youth work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16 million children and youth supported worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration16 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Don Bosco Mission BonncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey fundraising and international project partner for Don Bosco Germany. Handles donations, international development projects, and volunteer placement abroad. Connected to the global Salesian network.
• Pax-Bank KölnminorOthersEcclesiastical bank handling donations and financial services for the organization. Provides IBAN: DE92 3706 0193 0022 3780 15 for donations.
• Engagement GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman development organization co-financing international volunteer programs (weltwärts). Partner for international volunteering initiatives.
• BMZ (Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal Ministry co-funding international volunteer service programs through development policy funding.
• EDEKAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Don Bosco Aschau facility through employee engagement and fundraising initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): Major German welfare organization running Kita, youth, and family services; competes for municipal contracts and donation/sponsorship revenue.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Protestant counterpart to Caritas, providing youth welfare, family support, and education services; competes for the same government contracts and faith-based donor base.
• Caritas Deutschland: Largest Catholic social-services network in Germany, operating youth welfare, education, and refugee programs; overlaps directly with Don Bosco and even co-runs the Würzburg Bildungszentrum.
• UNICEF Deutschland: Global child-welfare agency active in Germany via fundraising and advocacy; overlaps on children's rights, education, and emergency response.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK): Operates youth welfare, refugee support, and emergency aid alongside humanitarian services; comparable scale and public-funding reliance.

Direct peers

• SOS-Kinderdorf Deutschland: Operates residential youth villages and education programs across Germany, mirroring Don Bosco's Wohnheim-plus-Berufsbildung model for disadvantaged children and youth.
• Save the Children Deutschland: Focused on children's rights, education, and emergency aid; competes for the same donor pool, child-sponsorship customers, and Jugendamt contracts as Don Bosco.
• SOS-Kinderdorf International: Global parent of SOS-Kinderdorf Deutschland; provides residential care, education, and youth welfare in 130+ countries with donation-based funding.
• Plan International Deutschland: Child sponsorship, education, and child-protection programs with global reach; highly comparable value proposition, funding model, and beneficiary positioning.

Regional players

• Malteser Deutschland: Catholic aid organization running youth programs, migration services, and emergency relief in Germany; closely comparable faith-rooted service mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@donboscodeutschland
• Facebookfacebook.com/DonBoscoDeutschlandSDB
• Instagraminstagram.com/don_bosco_deutschland
• Pinterestpinterest.com/donboscodeutschland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jugendwohnheim-salesianum

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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