Augusta-Viktoria-Stift

What Augusta-Viktoria-Stift does

Augusta-Viktoria-Stift is a church foundation under civil law (Stiftung des bürgerlichen Rechts) founded in 1864 and headquartered in Erfurt, Germany. It is governed by the Kuratorium (Board of Trustees) of the Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirchengemeinde Erfurt and operates as a non-profit social-care institution of the Protestant church. The foundation provides residential elderly care and kindergarten/childcare services to the local population, structured as a foundation rather than a commercial entity.

The foundation's service delivery is built around two core programs: a senior care residence (Seniorenpflegeheim) housing 91 elderly residents, and kindergarten facilities serving 270 children. Operations are staffed by approximately 125 full-time employees supplemented by 65 volunteers, drawing on parish and community networks. The model is funded through a combination of public Pflegekassen (long-term care insurance) reimbursements, parental contributions for childcare, municipal and state subsidies, and church/parish support — typical of German non-profit care operators.

In 2020 Augusta-Viktoria-Stift merged with Louise-Mücke-Stiftung, consolidating the two church foundations under a single governance structure. The foundation is planning a new construction project for 2027 that will add a senior residential building (Seniorenwohnhaus) and an attached community meeting center (Begegnungsstätte), signalling continued investment in physical capacity and community-facing programming in Erfurt.

Name

Augusta-Viktoria-Stift

Legal name

Augusta-Viktoria-Stift

Website

https://augusta-viktoria-stift.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Augusta-Viktoria-Stift is a 160-year-old Protestant church foundation in Erfurt, Germany, operating a senior care residence for 91 elderly residents and kindergartens serving 270 children, staffed by 125 employees and 65 volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care and Early Childhood Education Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Educational Services (611), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSABANAJ

Intergenerational Day Programs (Seniors + Childcare)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Adult Day Care & Senior Day Programs

SECONDARYHLADABAG

Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Assisted Living Facilities

SECONDARYEDACACAK

Faith-Based Nursery & Playgroups

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

Keywords

• Senior nursing care
• Early childhood education
• Intergenerational care
• Social welfare services
• Community foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Erfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Care fees for seniors: Fees for nursing care, accommodation, and meals at the two Pflegeeinrichtungen (Seniorenhaus am Hospitalplatz and Seniorenvilla im Dichterviertel) and the Seniorenwohngemeinschaft Louise Mücke
2. Childcare fees: Fees for kindergarten and daycare services at the three Kindertageseinrichtungen (Ev. Stiftskindergarten, Ev. Kindergarten Louise Mücke, Ev. Waldkindergarten)
3. Donations and sponsorship: Donations collected through the Förderverein Augusta-Viktoria-Stift e.V., membership fees for the three support associations, and state subsidies. Tax-deductible donations under §10b EStG.
4. Event venue rental: Rental income from the Evangelische Begegnungsstätte Louise Mücke for events and meetings (opening planned for 2027 after renovation)
5. Endowments (Zustiftungen): Endowment contributions from supporters who contribute to the foundation's capital stock, receiving a stifter certificate and potential tax benefits within ten years up to 1 million euros

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Augusta-Viktoria-Stift is a church foundation that operates senior nursing care facilities (Seniorenhaus am Hospitalplatz, Seniorenvilla im Dichterviertel, Seniorenwohngemeinschaft Louise Mücke, and Seniorenwohnhaus Louise Mücke under construction) and three Protestant kindergartens (Evangelischer Stiftskindergarten, Evangelischer Kindergarten Louise Mücke, Evangelischer Waldkindergarten). It also plans to open the Evangelische Begegnungsstätte Louise Mücke community meeting venue in 2027. The foundation's distinctive model integrates senior care and early childhood education under one roof to foster intergenerational contact.

Product overview

Augusta-Viktoria-Stift operates as an integrated care and education organization offering senior care facilities and children's daycare under one roof. The portfolio includes four senior care offerings: Seniorenhaus am Hospitalplatz (30 single and 5 double rooms), Seniorenvilla im Dichterviertel (44 single rooms), Seniorenwohngemeinschaft Louise Mücke (7 apartments), and Seniorenwohnhaus Louise Mücke (planned, 6 barrier-free apartments). For children, the organization operates three kindergartens: Evangelischer Stiftskindergarten (180 children, 11 groups), Evangelischer Kindergarten Louise Mücke (70 children, 4 groups), and Evangelischer Waldkindergarten (25 children, 2 groups). Additionally, the Evangelische Begegnungsstätte Louise Mücke provides event spaces for community gatherings. The organization emphasizes intergenerational programs where children and seniors live and interact together.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seniorenhaus am Hospitalplatz Senior nursing care facility in a wine-covered Grunderzeit building in Erfurt's inner-city green belt, offering 30 single and 5 double rooms, two large balconies, garden areas, WLAN, and intergenerational contact with the adjacent kindergarten. Claims the highest nursing specialist ratio in Erfurt.
• Seniorenvilla im Dichterviertel Senior care in a Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) villa in Erfurt's Dichterviertel, offering 44 single rooms with high living comfort, option to furnish rooms with personal furniture, garden area, hairdresser, podiatry, and speech therapy on site. Achieved Quality Note 1 (Sehr gut) from the Medizinischer Dienst der Krankenversicherung Thüringen.
• Seniorenwohngemeinschaft Louise Mücke Senior living community with seven apartments (six two-room and one single-room), shared living room, community rooms, elevator, and integration into a vibrant living environment through contact with kindergarten children in the adjacent building.
• Seniorenwohnhaus Louise Mücke Planned senior residential building with six barrier-free apartments, each with living/dining area, bedroom, bathroom, and balcony. Currently in preparation for construction at Regierungsstraße 52 in Erfurt.
• Evangelischer Stiftskindergarten Kindergarten in central Erfurt (Krämpferufer 10) offering full-day care from 6:30 to 17:30 for 180 children aged 1 to school entry in 11 mixed-age groups, with religious-pedagogical education and an outdoor area. Centrally located with child-friendly rooms.
• Evangelischer Kindergarten Louise Mücke Kindergarten located between Fischersand and Regierungsstraße in Erfurt, offering full-day care from 6:30 to 16:30 for 70 children aged 1 to school entry in 4 mixed-age groups, with Christian community, nature-oriented education, and intergenerational work. Includes large chestnut tree, flower beds, play equipment, and sandbox.
• Evangelischer Waldkindergarten Forest kindergarten at Haselnussweg 16, Erfurt, where children spend most of the day outdoors in nature, meadows, and forests around the Wiesenhügel. Offers full-day care from 7:00 to 17:00 for 25 children aged 2 to school entry in 2 mixed-age groups.
• Evangelische Begegnungsstätte Louise Mücke Protestant meeting venue offering barrier-free event spaces, including a hall with kitchen (63.21 sqm, max 50 persons), a smaller hall (48.22 sqm), and a conference room (14.99 sqm). Opening planned for 2027 after renovation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quality Note 1 (Sehr gut/Grade 1) from Medizinischer Dienst der Krankenversicherung Thüringen for Seniorenvilla im Dichterviertel
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Förderverein Augusta-Viktoria-Stift e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association founded 2008 supporting intergenerational work, collecting donations, enabling investments and projects like Snoezelen wagon, garden pavilion renovation, playground sunshade, annual Christmas gifts.
• Förderverein Mücke-Kindergarten e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association for Evangelischer Kindergarten Louise Mücke since 2007. Acquires donations, supplements equipment, promotes parent-educator cooperation, supports events and pedagogical initiatives.
• Förderverein Waldkindergarten Erfurt e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association for Evangelischer Waldkindergarten since 2007. Supports environmental education projects, buffalo safari trips, annual wood projects, equipment purchases.
• Diakonie MitteldeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Augusta-Viktoria-Stift is a member of Diakonie Mitteldeutschland, the Diaconal institution of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany.
• Evangelische Predigergemeinde ErfurtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership including joint activities, shared history, and coordination. The Predigergemeinde oversees the foundation through its church council participation in the board.
• Ökumenische Hospizgruppe ErfurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical hospice group providing hospice and palliative care support services.
• Palliativ Netzwerk ThüringenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThuringia palliative care network providing specialized palliative care services and support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Pro Seniore: One of Germany's largest private senior care operators with multiple residential facilities across the country; comparable residential elder care service line but operates as a for-profit chain rather than a nonprofit foundation, useful as a commercial benchmark.
• Diakonie Deutschland: The national umbrella organization for evangelical social welfare in Germany, of which Augusta-Viktoria-Stift is an indirect member; operates at much larger scale but in the same Diakonie ecosystem, representing the broader institutional framework and national policy voice.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: A major German Catholic aid organization operating senior care, hospice, and emergency services; similar nonprofit mission, comparable elder care service lines, and overlapping welfare positioning in the German faith-based care ecosystem.
• Alloheim Senioren-Residenzen: A major German for-profit senior care chain operating residential and assisted living facilities nationwide; comparable residential care service offering but different ownership structure, providing a market benchmark for scale and operational reach.
• Diakonie Mitteldeutschland: The regional Diakonie network of which Augusta-Viktoria-Stift is a member, operating comparable elder care and social services across Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia; provides scale and ecosystem context for evaluating the foundation's positioning within the broader evangelical care landscape.
• AWO Bundesverband: The federal umbrella of Germany's Arbeiterwohlfahrt, one of the six major welfare organizations; operates senior care and childcare at national scale with comparable mission, nonprofit funding model, and target demographics across Germany.
• Caritas Deutschland: The national Catholic welfare organization and parallel counterpart to Diakonie, operating senior care, family services, and social programs across Germany; broader scope but directly comparable mission, faith-based nonprofit funding model, and target populations.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: A major German evangelical aid organization providing elder care, hospice, and family services across Germany; comparable scale, mission, and Diakonie-style operations, representing another large faith-based welfare incumbent.

Direct peers

• Caritasverband für das Bistum Erfurt: The Catholic welfare organization serving the same Erfurt region, operating parallel senior care facilities, kindergartens, and social services; directly comparable mission, customer segments, nonprofit funding model, and target demographics in the same local market.
• AWO Thüringen: The Thuringian branch of Germany's Arbeiterwohlfahrt welfare organization, providing senior care, childcare, and family services across the same state; directly comparable service portfolio, mission-driven nonprofit funding model, and target populations in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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