Stiftung Ecksberg

What Stiftung Ecksberg does

Stiftung Ecksberg is a legally capable ecclesiastical foundation under public law (rechtsfähige kirchliche Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts) operating in eastern Upper Bavaria, Germany, under the supervision of the Erzbischöfliche Finanzkammer München. The foundation provides a comprehensive, vertically integrated platform of social services for people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, acquired brain injuries, and the elderly, across residential living, sheltered employment (Ecksberger Werkstätten), day support facilities (Ecksberger Förderstätten), counseling (Beratung OBA), school and university accompaniment, integration enterprises (Ecksberger Integrationsbetriebe GmbH), and pastoral care. Operationally, the foundation runs approximately 1500 workplaces across social, technical, commercial, agricultural, and nursing sectors, with main facilities in Mühldorf, Ramsau, and Marktl, and additional outreach/ambulatory services distributed across the region.

The foundation's revenue model is multi-stream and predominantly non-market: primary funding comes from statutory health insurance (Krankenkassen) and long-term care insurance (Pflegekassen) for care and support services, supplemented by government subsidies for sheltered workshops (Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen). Charitable revenue is channeled through the affiliated St. Joseph Hilfsverein e.V. (a support association with approximately 170 members as of 2024) and partnerships with Aktion Mensch and other donors, plus inheritance and legacy gifts. Commercial revenue is generated through auxiliary enterprises operating under the foundation's integration mandate, including Café Innleitn, ECKSBäcker bakery, and a kiosk, which also serve as vocational integration sites for people with disabilities.

The technology stack is entirely standard and off-the-shelf: WordPress CMS hosted on STRATO, WooCommerce for e-commerce, Borlabs Cookie for consent management, Google Maps, YouTube, Microsoft Cloud Services and Microsoft Teams for internal operations, and a social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Xing. There is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capability, no patents, and no mobile applications. Distribution is entirely direct and on-site, with services accessed through referrals from social insurance providers, government social services, and family members, making it a community-led, referral-driven go-to-market model rather than a commercially marketed one.

Name

Stiftung Ecksberg

Legal name

Stiftung Ecksberg

Website

https://ecksberg.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stiftung Ecksberg is a non-profit ecclesiastical foundation under public law in eastern Upper Bavaria, Germany, providing ~1500 workplaces across residential, sheltered employment, day care, counseling, and integration services for people with disabilities, brain injuries, mental illness, and seniors, funded primarily by statutory insurance and government subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH), Disability & Chronic Condition Care Coordination (EDALAFAI)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Sheltered workshops
• Residential care
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mühldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Insurance Funding: Primary funding through statutory health insurance (Krankenkassen) and long-term care insurance (Pflegekassen) for care and support services.
2. Government Subsidies: Government funding for sheltered employment (Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen) and social services.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Donations from individuals, companies, and foundations (e.g., Aktion Mensch) for specific projects and equipment.
4. Inheritance and Legacy Gifts: Testaments, bequests, and donations for long-term financial support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stiftung Ecksberg provides comprehensive residential living, vocational rehabilitation, day support, ambulatory counseling, and elderly care services primarily for people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and acquired brain injuries in eastern Upper Bavaria, Germany. The foundation also operates sheltered workshops, integration enterprises, and inclusive recreational programs (circus, theater, music, sports) involving residents and staff. Supporting activities include pastoral care, agricultural operations, and a support association (St. Joseph Hilfsverein e.V.) that channels charitable donations.

Product overview

Stiftung Ecksberg is a comprehensive social care foundation operating in eastern Upper Bavaria, Germany. It functions as a unified platform of care and inclusion services rather than a traditional product company. The foundation offers residential housing (Wohnen) for people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and acquired brain injuries; vocational rehabilitation through Ecksberger Werkstätten (sheltered workshops) and Ecksberger Förderstätten (day support facilities); and counseling services (Beratung OBA). Complementary recreational programs include Zirkus Farfalle, the mfg music band, and theater productions, while commercial enterprises like Café Innleitn, EcksBAäcker, and a Kiosk provide integration employment opportunities. The St. Joseph Hilfsverein e.V. support association channels charitable donations to fund special projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecksberger Werkstätten: Workshop facilities for people with disabilities offering work and employment opportunities.
• Ecksberger Förderstätten
• Ecksberger Integrationsbetriebe
• St. Joseph Hilfsverein e.V.
• Zirkus Farfalle
• Theatergruppe Ecksberg

Products and services

• Residential Living for People with Intellectual Disabilities (Wohnen Ecksberg) Residential living facilities at the main Ecksberg location providing 24-hour care and support for people with intellectual disabilities.
• District Residential Living for People with Intellectual Disabilities (Wohnen im Landkreis) Distributed residential housing options across the district for people with intellectual disabilities, offering community-based living arrangements.
• Residential Living for People with Mental Illness Specialized residential housing and support services for people living with mental illness.
• Residential Living for People with Acquired Brain Injury Residential care and rehabilitation support for individuals with acquired brain injuries, including a newly built facility for skull-brain trauma patients.
• Ecksberger Werkstätten (Sheltered Workshops) Recognized sheltered workshops (Anerkannte Werkstätte für behinderte Menschen) providing meaningful employment and vocational training for people with disabilities, offering services for both businesses and employees.
• Ecksberger Förderstätten (Day Support Facilities) Day support facilities at Ecksberg, Ramsau, and Marktl locations offering therapeutic activities, work programs, and skill development for people with severe and multiple intellectual disabilities.
• Ecksberger Integrationsbetriebe GmbH (Integration Enterprises) Integration companies that create employment opportunities for people with disabilities in regular workplace settings, including ECKSBÄCKER bakery.
• Beratung OBA (Open and Ambulatory Counseling) Open and ambulatory counseling services providing advice, support, and assistance for people with disabilities and their families.
• Begleitetes Wohnen in Familien (BWF) - Supported Living in Families Supported living in family settings, providing care and support for individuals within family homes.
• Aufsuchende Assistenz (Outreach / Ambulatory Supported Living) Outreach assistance services for independent living support.
• Flexible Hilfe im Alltag (Family Relief Service) Family relief services providing flexible everyday assistance and respite care for family caregivers.
• Schul- und Individualbegleitung (School and Individual Accompaniment) School accompaniment and individual support services helping students with disabilities participate in education.
• Assistenz Studium (University Accompaniment) University and higher education assistance services for students with disabilities.
• Altenheim Stift St. Veit (Elderly Care Home) Elderly care home providing age-appropriate housing and nursing care for senior citizens, operated as a related care facility under Stiftung Ecksberg.
• Seelsorge (Pastoral Care) Spiritual care and counseling services for residents.
• Prävention (Prevention Services) Preventive care and support services.
• Landwirtschaft (Agricultural Operations) Agricultural operations as part of the foundation's work and inclusion programs, including gardening and vegetable cultivation.
• Café Innleitn Café and encounter center operated by the foundation, open Monday, Wednesday-Saturday from 6:00-18:00 and Sundays/holidays from 7:00-17:00 (closed Tuesdays).
• ECKSBÄCKER Bakery Bakery enterprise operated as part of the foundation's integration businesses, open same hours as Café Innleitn.
• Kiosk On-site kiosk offering sweets, beverages, sandwiches, and coffee, open Monday-Thursday 8:30-11:00 and 12:00-16:30, Fridays until 15:30.
• Zirkus Farfalle (Inclusive Circus Project) Inclusive circus project, the only circus in Mühldorf, involving residents and caregivers performing approximately 5 times per year at local venues and in Munich and Regensburg.
• Theatergruppe Ecksberg (Theater Group) Theater group with 34 members who live and work at Stiftung Ecksberg, performing plays including historical Bavarian productions.
• mfG Band (Music Band) Music band formed by residents and staff that performs at festivals and designs religious services.
• Freizeitangebote (Leisure Activities) Diverse leisure programs including inclusive theater projects, music activities, religious celebrations, concert visits, excursions, cinema evenings under the stars, and rickshaw rides.
• Sport & Bewegung (Sports and Movement) Sports programs adapted to residents' abilities including Special Olympics participation, peace fleet activities, running training, and running events.
• Alfreds Bildergalerie (Art Gallery) Art gallery showcasing paintings by Alfred Katheder, a resident artist who has been painting for 30 years.
• St. Joseph Hilfsverein e.V. (Support Association) Registered charitable association providing financial support for items and activities not covered by foundation funds or residents' finances, such as tandem bicycles, therapy rooms, and vehicles.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration16 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Netzwerk 18minorOthers · 1 January 2015Network celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2025, bringing together organizations and individuals supporting people with disabilities.
• St. Joseph Hilfsverein e.V.coreOthers · 7 May 2008Förderverein (supporting association) of Stiftung Ecksberg, established May 7, 2008, with approximately 170 members by 2024. Provides financial support for projects and equipment not covered by regular funding, such as tandem bicycles, therapy rooms, and vehicles.
• Aktion MenschmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman social lottery foundation that has funded projects at Stiftung Ecksberg including tandem bicycles, vehicles, and inclusive theater projects.
• Eib GmbH (Ecksberger Integrationsbetriebe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration company (Integrationsbetrieb) for employment of people with disabilities in the regular labor market.
• Stift St. Veit (Altenheim)minorOthersElderly care home operated as an external link under Stiftung Ecksberg.
• Various Local Companies and OrganizationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal companies and organizations that support Stiftung Ecksberg through donations, sponsorships, and project funding (e.g., Oldtimerfreunde Mühldorf, Mettenheimer Landfrauen, Klopferfrauen, Firm Schlaf-Platz e.G.).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung Liebenau: A Catholic social foundation in Baden-Württemberg operating residential homes, workshops, and care services for people with disabilities across the lifespan. Operates the same integrated Wohnen-Arbeit-Förderung model as Stiftung Ecksberg, with similar Anerkannte Werkstätten structure and ecclesiastical funding base.
• Evangelische Stiftung Hephata: A Protestant social foundation based in Mönchengladbach providing residential living, sheltered workshops, and counseling for people with intellectual disabilities and mental illness. Comparable in size and in combining Anerkannte Werkstätten certification with residential care and ambulatory services.
• Lebenshilfe Bayern: The Bavarian state association of Lebenshilfe, the leading German provider network for people with intellectual disabilities. Operates early intervention, family support, housing, and sheltered employment services across Bavaria and frequently partners with regional foundations like Ecksberg.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Oberbayern: The Upper Bavaria regional chapter of Germany's largest Catholic welfare organization, providing disability services, elderly care, and counseling across the same geography as Stiftung Ecksberg. A broader incumbent operating many overlapping service lines as part of a national network.
• Diakonie Bayern: The Bavarian Protestant welfare association offering disability care, elderly care, youth services, and counseling. Operates as the Protestant counterpart to Caritas, competing for similar statutory insurance funding and referrals in the same eastern Upper Bavaria footprint.
• Von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: One of Germany's largest Protestant social foundations, based in Bielefeld, operating hospitals, residential facilities, and workshops for people with disabilities and mental illness. A broad national incumbent with a comparable integrated service model at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Malteser Deutschland: A German Catholic aid organization operating outpatient care, elderly services, and ambulatory support. An ecosystem participant that shares funding channels and beneficiary populations with Stiftung Ecksberg but does not directly compete in sheltered workshops.

Regional players

• Stiftung Hospital zum Heiligen Geist: A Bavarian foundation operating hospital and care facilities including elderly and disability services. Compares on foundation governance structure and integrated service delivery but is anchored more heavily in acute hospital care.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK Kreisverband Mühldorf): The Bavarian Red Cross local chapter serving the same Mühldorf district, providing elderly care, outpatient services, and social programs. A regional player with overlapping service lines but primarily focused on elderly care rather than disability workshops.

Emerging players

• Lebenshilfe Werkstätten Emsland: A regional Lebenshilfe chapter in Lower Saxony operating sheltered workshops and residential services for people with disabilities. Smaller and more focused than Ecksberg but a useful reference point for workshop certification economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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