Auridis Stiftung

What Auridis Stiftung does

Auridis Stiftung gGmbH is a non-profit charitable foundation established in 2006 and headquartered in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. The foundation is financed by ALDI SÜD and operates with a small staff of approximately nine employees dedicated to supporting projects for children in disadvantaged situations across Germany. Its programmatic focus areas include early childhood education, child and youth welfare, health, and specialized support for children of incarcerated parents and children of mentally ill or addicted parents. The foundation functions as a grant-making vehicle, channeling capital and expertise through a network of partner civil society organizations operating across multiple German states rather than delivering services directly.

The organization's business model is anchored in capital deployment rather than commercial revenue generation. As a gGmbH (non-profit limited liability company), Auridis is structured for charitable impact, with funding flows tied to ALDI SÜD's corporate social responsibility commitments. The foundation does not produce products, charge for services, or operate pricing models in the conventional sense; its 'revenue' is the grant capital it disburses to partner organizations. The lean staff structure and headquarters-based operations indicate a model focused on fund stewardship, partner selection, and program oversight rather than direct service delivery.

Operating from a single location in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Auridis leverages its anchor-funder relationship with ALDI SÜD to sustain long-horizon social investment in the German child-welfare sector. Its competitive position depends on the strength of its partner network and its ability to identify and support high-impact projects across its stated focus areas. Financial figures, grant disbursement volumes, and partner-organization performance data are not publicly disclosed in the input material.

Name

Auridis Stiftung

Legal name

Auridis Stiftung gGmbH

Website

https://auridis-stiftung.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Auridis Stiftung gGmbH is a non-profit foundation established in 2006, financed by ALDI SÜD, that funds projects supporting disadvantaged children across Germany through partnerships with civil society organizations.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation / Child Welfare Grantmaking

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Child and Youth Services (62411), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation grants
• Early childhood education
• Child welfare programs
• Family support services
• Youth welfare funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Mülheim an der Ruhr

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Foundation funding from ALDI SÜD: Auridis Stiftung is a non-profit charitable institution (gGmbH) financed by ALDI SÜD, established in 2006. As a grant-making foundation, it does not generate commercial revenue but distributes funds to partner organizations implementing projects in its focus areas.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Auridis Stiftung gGmbH is a non-profit charitable foundation established in 2006 and financed by ALDI SÜD. It functions as a grant-making institution that funds and supports partner organizations implementing projects in early and middle childhood development, child and youth welfare, education, and health across Germany. The foundation focuses on children in disadvantaged life situations and supports programs such as municipal prevention chains, reading promotion, kindergarten integration, and support for children of mentally ill, addicted, or incarcerated parents.

Product overview

Auridis Stiftung gGmbH is a charitable foundation established in 2006 and funded by ALDI SÜD. Rather than offering a technology product or platform, the foundation functions as a grant-making institution that supports projects and programs focused on child welfare, early childhood development, education, and family support. The foundation's work encompasses thematic areas including early education (Frühe Bildung), early intervention (Frühe Hilfen), primary school support (Grundschule), youth welfare planning (Jugendhilfeplanung), children of parents with addiction or mental health issues, children of incarcerated parents, and municipal prevention chains (Kommunale Präventionsketten). The foundation partners with various organizations to fund and implement programs such as WillkommensKITAs, Kinderstuben, reading promotion initiatives (Librileo, Bücherkoffer, Leseband programs), sports programs (SPORT VERNETZT), and family support networks across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WillkommensKITAs - Integration Support in Kindergartens Program supporting integration processes in kindergartens, co-financed by Auridis Stiftung and DKJS Sachsen to help children from migrant and disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Kinderstuben - Early Childhood Education Transfer Supplementary educational program and bridge to kindergarten (Kita) supporting early childhood development for children in disadvantaged situations, with nationwide transfer funded by Auridis Stiftung.
• Father Outreach and Support Program Program developing and piloting a new approach to reach and support fathers in challenging life situations, building on SKM's "Echte Männer reden" counseling approach.
• Prevention Chains Rhine Region (LVR) Program supporting the establishment of municipal prevention chains across 39 youth offices in the Rhine region of North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Prevention Chains Lower Saxony Program supporting the development of municipal prevention chains in up to 38 municipalities in Lower Saxony, in partnership with the state health association.
• Kommune 360° Initiative Joint initiative building a nationwide network for integrated municipal planning for successful child upbringing across German municipalities.
• Librileo Reading Promotion Program Reading promotion program for children in disadvantaged situations, distributed nationwide through Librileo gemeinnützige UG.
• FitKids Program Program qualifying addiction counseling centers to better support children of addicted parents through specialized training and resources.
• Thuringian Prevention Chains Program supporting development of prevention chains in Thuringian municipalities through professional guidance from IKPE at FH Erfurt.
• Leseband L Reading Promotion Program Innovative reading promotion program for students with learning disabilities, implemented across all schools in Rhineland-Palatinate in partnership with the state Ministry of Education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Librileo reached approximately 10,000 families with books
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RuhrFutur gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2020, RuhrFutur gGmbH has partnered with Auridis Stiftung on the Kinderstuben transfer project, supporting the nationwide expansion of the Kinderstuben early childhood education model. RuhrFutur provides expertise in educational development while Auridis finances the transfer team.
• Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung (DKJS) SachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDKJS Sachsen partnered with Auridis Stiftung from 2017-2023 on the WillkommensKITAs program, which supported integration processes in kindergartens across Saxony. Auridis co-financed the transfer program, reaching up to 90 kindergartens and schools.
• SKM Bundesverband e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKM Bundesverband partnered with Auridis Stiftung (2021-2022) on a project to reach and support fathers in challenging life situations through the 'Echte Männer reden' counseling approach, developed with Auridis funding.
• Brandenburgische Landesstelle für Suchtfragen e.V. (BLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2025, BLS provides professional guidance in pilot municipalities and conducts political advocacy as part of the 'selbstbestimmt | Kommunale Gesamtkonzepte' project for children of mentally ill/addicted parents in Brandenburg.
• Landesvereinigung für Gesundheit und Akademie für Sozialmedizin Niedersachsen e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Auridis Stiftung on the 'Präventionsketten in Niedersachsen' project, supporting the development of prevention chains in up to 38 Lower Saxony municipalities.
• Institut für kommunale Planung und Entwicklung e.V. (IKPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKPE, as an institute at FH Erfurt, partners with Auridis Stiftung on the 'Thüringer Präventionsketten' program, providing professional guidance and consulting for Thuringian municipalities.
• Gesundheit Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Auridis Stiftung on multiple projects including 'MitWirkung: Präventionsketten in Berlin' and 'Familienzentren stärken!' in Brandenburg, providing professional guidance and project coordination.
• Niedersächsisches Institut für frühkindliche Bildung und Entwicklung e.V. (nifbe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2021, nifbe partners with Auridis on the initiative to establish and develop family centers in Lower Saxony, supporting the creation of a statewide program.
• Librileo gemeinnützige UGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis funded Librileo (2015-2022) to support the nationwide dissemination of their reading promotion program for children in disadvantaged situations, reaching approximately 10,000 families.
• IMPULS Deutschland Stiftung e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis funded IMPULS (2009-2022) for the dissemination of HIPPY and Opstepje parent education programs in Germany through institutional support for their Bremen office.
• JOBLINGE e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis funded JOBLINGE (2019-2022) to develop concepts for improving labor market integration of unemployed parents, complementing JOBLINGE's regular programs.
• ALBA BERLIN Basketballteam e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis supports ALBA BERLIN's SPORT VERNETZT program for promoting physical activity among children in structurally weak urban areas, funding dissemination and quality assurance.
• Ministerium für Kinder, Jugend, Familie, Gleichstellung, Flucht und Integration des Landes Nordrhein-WestfalencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NRW Ministry partners with Auridis on the federal transfer of the 'griffbereitMINI, Griffbereit und Rucksack KiTa' programs for diversity and multilingualism in early education, running since 2016.
• LVR-Landesjugendamt RheinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis funded LVR (2010-2019) to support the establishment of prevention chains across 39 youth offices in the Rhine region, with the LVR coordinating office becoming permanent in 2016.
• LWL - Landesjugendamt WestfalencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2018, Auridis supports the LWL Service Center for 'Gelingendes Aufwachsen' which advises and financially supports youth offices in Westphalia-Lippe on prevention networks.
• ginko Stiftung für PräventioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis funded ginko (2016-2023) for the nationwide transfer of the Kita-MOVE program, a training program for educators on motivational parenting approaches.
• Stiftung Familienorientierte Nachsorge Hamburg SeeYoucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis has funded SeeYou (since 2009) for the nationwide dissemination of the Babylotse program, which guides families at the intersection of medicine and early support services.
• AFET - Bundesverband für Erziehungshilfe e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2024, Auridis supports the 'Bündnis für Kinder aus psychisch und suchtbelasteten Familien' (Bündnis KipsFam) coordinated by AFET, aimed at strengthening political advocacy for affected children.
• Treffpunkt e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreffpunkt e.V. partners with Auridis on the Bundesinitiative Netzwerk KvI (since 2022), building a nationwide network of actors from youth and offender welfare, associations, politics, and science to support children of incarcerated parents.
• Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR) und Landschaftsverband Westfalen-Lippe (LWL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2023, LVR and LWL host the NRW State Office for Children of Incarcerated Parents, supported by Auridis funding to improve structural support for affected children.
• Triaphon gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis supports Triaphon's expansion of telephone interpreting services to pediatric practices in Berlin and Hamburg pilot regions, helping families with language barriers access medical care.
• Der PARITÄTISCHE Wohlfahrtsverband Hamburg e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Auridis on the 'A: aufklaren' project, building a network at state and district level to qualify professionals and promote interdisciplinary cooperation for children of mentally ill parents.
• In safe hands e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis supports In safe hands e.V.'s BUNTER BALL program for nationwide dissemination, a sports-pedagogical prevention program strengthening personal protective factors in primary school children.
• coach@school e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis supports coach@school e.V.'s Bücherkoffer reading promotion program for nationwide dissemination, providing multilingual books to primary schools with low social indices.
• MENTOR – Die Leselernhelfer Bundesverband e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis supports MENTOR (2025-2027) in implementing their scaling strategy, helping 127 member associations grow and establishing new MENTOR associations to reach more children with reading support.
• Deutsche Kinder- und JugendstiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis co-founded the Kommune 360° initiative with Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung and PHINEO AG, building a nationwide network for integrated planning for successful child upbringing.
• PHINEO AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHINEO AG co-founded the Kommune 360° initiative with Auridis Stiftung and Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung, promoting effective youth welfare planning across German municipalities.
• Deutscher Präventionstag gGmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis supports the Deutscher Präventionstag in pilot-testing the CTC (Communities That Care) methodology as an instrument for impact-oriented youth welfare planning in two municipalities.
• Institut für Sozialpädagogische Forschung Mainz gGmbH (ism)coreStrategic or Co-development Partnerism partners with Auridis on the 'Kommunale Gesamtkonzepte Rheinland-Pfalz' project, supporting pilot municipalities in building sustainable structures for children of mentally ill/addicted parents.
• Diözesan-Caritasverband für das Erzbistum Köln e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis funded Chance for Kids (2016-2022) through Diözesan-Caritasverband to develop qualified help for children from families affected by addiction or mental illness.
• Information und Hilfe in Drogenfragen e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2010, Auridis has funded FitKids through this organization, qualifying addiction counseling centers to better support children of addicted parents.
• Irrsinnig Menschlich e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis supports the development and nationwide transfer of the 'Psychisch fit in der Grundschule' program, a universal prevention program for mental health awareness in primary schools.
• Caritas Sozialdienste Rhein-Kreis-Neuss GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis provided bridging funding (2006-2018) for the 'Kids im Zentrum' program offering age-specific group services and family support for children from addicted families.
• Landesverband Sozialpsychiatrie Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2024, partners with Auridis on KipsFam ISA project to develop intersectoral support offerings for children of mentally ill/addicted parents, with freely accessible curriculum.
• Ministerium für Bildung Rheinland-PfalzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Auridis on 'Leseband L' (2025-2027), implementing an innovative reading promotion program for students with learning disabilities across all schools in Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Institut für Soziale Arbeit e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuridis funded the research project 'Jugendhilfeplanung in Deutschland' (2020-2021) conducted by ISA to examine challenges, potentials, and development trends in youth welfare planning.
• IKJ Institut für Kinder- und Jugendhilfe gGmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKJ conducts accompanying research for six state initiatives on children of incarcerated parents, funded by Auridis, examining family circumstances and effectiveness of support offerings.
• Freie Hilfe Berlin e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince late 2022, Freie Hilfe Berlin coordinates the Berlin state initiative for children of incarcerated parents, supported by Auridis and multiple Berlin state agencies.
• AKTION – Perspektiven für junge Menschen und Familien e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2023, AKTION hosts the Hesse state office for children of incarcerated parents, improving networking between justice and youth welfare systems.
• Treffpunkt e.V. BayerncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince early 2023, Treffpunkt e.V. in Bavaria hosts the state office for children of incarcerated parents, developing interdisciplinary networking between youth welfare and justice.
• Hamburger Kinder- und Jugendhilfe e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince April 2023, Hamburger Kinder- und Jugendhilfe e.V. coordinates the Hamburg state strategy for children of incarcerated parents, with support from Auridis.
• Gemeinschaft für soziale Therapie und Pädagogik Luisenstraße e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince early 2023, partners with Auridis on the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state coordination office for children of incarcerated parents, funded by state justice and social ministries.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung Lesen: German foundation dedicated to reading promotion. Comparable in funding reading programs (Librileo, Bücherkoffer, MENTOR) and policy advocacy for literacy among children.
• Jacobs Foundation: Swiss-based foundation with major programming on child and youth development, including in Germany. Comparable mission focus on early and middle childhood as decisive developmental years.
• Heinz und Heide Dürr Stiftung: Smaller German private foundation focused on early childhood education and family support. Comparable in size, mission, and grantmaking model to disadvantaged children.
• Vodafone Stiftung Deutschland: Corporate-backed German foundation funding education and integration programs. Closely comparable structure and target themes (early childhood, digital education, social participation).
• Deutsche Kinder- und Jugendstiftung (DKJS): National German foundation dedicated to children and youth. Direct peer — Auridis co-founded the Kommune 360° initiative with DKJS, and both operate across similar thematic areas (education, participation, municipal youth planning).

Broad incumbents

• Körber-Stiftung: Established German private foundation with active programs in education and civic engagement. Comparable grantmaking focus on education and youth, with broader portfolio beyond children.
• Robert Bosch Stiftung: Large German corporate-backed foundation with significant programming in early childhood education, family support, and social cohesion. Comparable corporate-grantmaker model focused on child welfare and education.
• Bertelsmann Stiftung: One of Germany's largest private operating foundations, with major programs in education and social policy. Highly comparable as a German grantmaker working on early childhood and education system reform, though at vastly greater scale.

Others

• Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen: Umbrella association representing German foundations. Adjacent peer as a coordinating body for the German philanthropic sector in which Auridis operates.
• PHINEO AG: German nonprofit consultancy that analyses and advises social-sector organizations. Adjacent peer — PHINEO co-founded the Kommune 360° initiative with Auridis and operates in the same child-welfare ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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