Stiftung Denk an mich

What Stiftung Denk an mich does

Stiftung Denk an mich is a Swiss nonprofit foundation established in 1970 as the solidarity foundation (Solidaritätsstiftung) of Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF), headquartered in Basel with operations centered in Zürich. Its core mission is to close the financial gap that prevents many people with disabilities in Switzerland from participating in vacations and leisure activities. The foundation delivers this mission through a portfolio of grant programs: individual funding applications (Gesuch einreichen), barrier-free vacation village partnerships with Reka, accessible youth hostel programs with Schweizer Jugendherbergen, inclusive playground funding (Spielplätze für alle), group activities, and a deficit-coverage fund for professional relief services (Entlastungsdienste). Funding is distributed both directly to individuals meeting income thresholds (up to CHF 40,000 taxable income for singles, CHF 80,000 for families) and via an ecosystem of approximately 500 institutional partners that implement accessible programs.

The foundation operates with a lean team of 8 employees under Managing Director Sara Meyer, a Stiftungsrat (Board of Trustees) chaired since November 2024 by Swiss Ständerätin Franziska Roth, and a ZEWO certification that signals compliance with Swiss charitable fundraising standards. Annual reach exceeds 25,000 children and adults with disabilities, served through partners including Pro Infirmis, Procap, insieme, Schweizer Jugendherbergen, Reka, Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft, Plusport, Vereinigung Cerebral, KMSK, Sailability, Fragile Suisse, and Barrierefreie Schweiz. Revenue is generated entirely through donations, with mechanisms spanning one-time giving, recurring Gönnerschaft (sponsorship), gift donations, memorial donations (Trauerspende), bequests (Testament & Legat), collection boxes (Sammelkässeli), and the adoption of handmade comfort items (Trösterli) produced by the Lismi-Gang. The foundation's structural ties to SRF provide ongoing media exposure via regular radio segments on SRF 1 and SRF Musikwelle, plus inclusion partnerships at major cultural events such as ESC 2025.

The GTM is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via the multilingual (German, French, Italian) website application portal and donation flows, paired with community-led engagement through the Journal, monthly newsletter, Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn presence, and SRF media coverage. The foundation is currently navigating a leadership transition following the unexpected June 2026 death of founder and founding president Martin Plattner.

Name

Stiftung Denk an mich

Legal name

Stiftung Denk an mich

Website

https://denkanmich.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stiftung Denk an mich is a Swiss ZEWO-certified nonprofit foundation and SRF solidarity foundation that provides financial grants for vacation and leisure activities for people with disabilities, serving over 25,000 beneficiaries annually through approximately 500 institutional partners in Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from private individuals: The foundation relies primarily on donations from private individuals who support the cause of inclusive vacations and leisure for people with disabilities. Multiple donation mechanisms are offered including one-time donations, recurring donations (Gönnerschaft/sponsorship), gift donations, and commemorative donations (Trauerspende).
2. SRF Solidarity Foundation: As the SRF solidarity foundation, the organization receives ongoing support and partnership from Swiss Radio and Television, leveraging SRF's audience reach and credibility.
3. Trösterli adoption and merchandise: The Lismi-Gang produces handcrafted comfort items (Trösterli) that can be adopted online, with proceeds supporting people with disabilities.
4. Fundraising partnerships: Partnership with Friedenslicht Schweiz and other organizations for fundraising campaigns and events.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stiftung Denk an mich provides financial grants and subsidies that enable children, youth, and adults with disabilities in Switzerland to participate in vacations and leisure activities they could not otherwise afford. It funds individual wish fulfillment, group activities, accessibility infrastructure at Reka vacation villages and Swiss Youth Hostels, inclusive playgrounds, and deficit coverage for professional relief services, channeling donations through an online application portal and a network of approximately 500 institutional partners.

Product overview

Stiftung Denk an mich is a Swiss foundation (Solidarity Foundation of Swiss Radio and Television SRF) that provides financial support for vacation and leisure activities for people with disabilities who cannot afford them. The foundation operates as a non-profit organization rather than a technology company, offering a portfolio of programs including individual funding applications (Gesuch einreichen), barrier-free vacation village partnerships (Reka-Feriendörfer), youth hostel partnerships, accessible playground funding, group activities, and relief services. Additional offerings include fundraising products such as collection boxes (Sammelkässeli) and comfort dolls (Trösterli), gift donations, a monthly newsletter, and an online journal featuring stories about people with disabilities. The core offering is the online application system for individuals and organizations to request financial support for vacation and leisure activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Support (Einzelpersonen)
• Group Activities (Gruppenaktivitäten)
• Vacation and Leisure Projects (Ferien- und Freizeitprojekte)
• Barrier-Free Reka Vacation Villages (Hindernisfreie Reka-Feriendörfer)
• Barrier-Free Youth Hostels (Hindernisfreie Jugendherbergen)
• Playgrounds for All (Spielplätze für alle)
• Relief Services Deficit Coverage (Entlastungsdienste)
• Online Grant Application System (Gesuch einreichen)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 children and adults with disabilities benefit annually from foundation-supported activities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pro InfirmiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Swiss disability organization and project partner offering vacation and leisure programs for people with disabilities through foundation funding.
• ProcapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organization for people with disabilities providing leisure activities and polysport weeks supported by foundation funding.
• insiemecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss umbrella organization for intellectual disability; offers leisure programs including swimming weeks supported by foundation.
• Schweizer Jugendherbergen (SJH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Youth Hostels partnership for barrier-free vacation programs; foundation supports inclusive skiing camps and family vacations in accessible youth hostels.
• RekacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss travel foundation with barrier-free vacation villages; foundation supports accessibility improvements and vacation stays for people with disabilities at Reka properties.
• Multiple Sklerose GesellschaftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss MS Society project partner offering 'Auszeit plus' respite programs for people with MS and their caregivers.
• PlusportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss sports organization for people with disabilities; provides sporting activities supported by foundation funding.
• Vereinigung CerebralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organization for cerebral palsy; project partner for leisure and vacation programs.
• KMSKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss Foundation for Children with Chronic Conditions; project partner for affected families.
• SailabilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss sailing organization for people with disabilities; foundation supports sailing courses and regatta participation.
• Fragile SuisseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organization for people with brain injury; project partner for leisure activities.
• Barrierefreie SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation promoting accessibility in Switzerland; foundation supports the Förderverein Barrierefreie Schweiz and the OK:GO project for systematic accessibility documentation.
• SRF (Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the SRF solidarity foundation, receives ongoing media partnership and visibility support from Swiss Radio and Television. Radio segments feature beneficiary stories and foundation work.
• CléAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital assistance platform helping people with disabilities find personal assistants; foundation supports this project for self-determined participation.
• just4smilesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides dual go-karts enabling people with and without disabilities to race together; foundation supports accessibility in motorsports.
• OK:GO / Förderverein Barrierefreie SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystematic accessibility documentation project for tourist providers; enables people with disabilities to easily find accessibility information via the Ginto app.
• Friedenslicht SchweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation serves as patron for Friedenslicht (Peace Light from Bethlehem) initiative since 1994; donations support group activities for financially disadvantaged people with disabilities.
• ZEWOcoreOthersSwiss quality seal for charitable organizations; foundation is ZEWO certified, ensuring proper and transparent use of donations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pro Infirmis: Switzerland's largest disability advocacy organization. Direct partner of Stiftung Denk an mich and a comparable grantmaker/service provider for people with disabilities, competing for the same donor pool and partner network.
• insieme: Swiss umbrella organization for intellectual disability, offering leisure programs co-funded by Stiftung Denk an mich. Comparable target population (people with disabilities) and shared funding/partner ecosystem.
• Procap: Major Swiss disability organization offering sports and leisure activities funded in part by Stiftung Denk an mich. Comparable in mission (disability inclusion) and overlapping partner network.
• Stiftung Wunderlampe: Swiss foundation granting wishes for children with serious illnesses and disabilities. Closely analogous model: media-affiliated, donation-funded, grantmaking for experiences/leisure to people with health constraints.
• Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft Schweiz: Swiss MS Society, a minor partner running respite programs co-funded by Stiftung Denk an mich. Comparable in disability-focused grantmaking and beneficiary support.
• Fragile Suisse: Swiss organization for people with brain injury and their families, a project partner of Stiftung Denk an mich. Highly comparable in disability-specific grantmaking and leisure program funding.
• Vereinigung Cerebral: Swiss association for people with cerebral palsy, a direct project partner of Stiftung Denk an mich. Highly comparable in target population and leisure/vacation program funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (Swiss Red Cross): Major Swiss humanitarian organization with disability, health, and social assistance programs. Competes for institutional and individual donations while operating at much larger scale.
• Caritas Schweiz: Switzerland's largest charitable organization addressing poverty and social exclusion. Competes for the same donor base while addressing broader social assistance needs (broader scope than Stiftung Denk an mich).
• Glückskette (Swiss Solidarity): Swiss broadcaster-backed solidarity foundation (SRG SSR partner) for humanitarian relief. Comparable structure as a media-affiliated solidarity foundation and direct competitor for SRF-related donations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StiftungDenkanmich
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stiftung-denk-an-mich
• Instagraminstagram.com/stiftungdenkanmich

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Profiles11 records

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