Maltiečiai (Order of Malta Relief Organisation in Lithuania)

What Maltiečiai (Order of Malta Relief Organisation in Lithuania) does

Maltiečiai (legal name Maltos ordino pagalbos tarnyba) is a Lithuanian Catholic humanitarian non-profit association founded on October 29, 1991, in Vilnius, following the restoration of Lithuanian independence, and operates as the national branch of the Sovereign Order of Malta. The organization delivers social welfare services through ~43 locality groups and ~45 towns across Lithuania, supported by a 28-employee professional staff and a multi-generational volunteer base aged 14+.

Its core programs include the annual Maltiečių sriuba (Malteser Soup) fundraising campaign for isolated seniors, the Drąsiau į gyvenimą program serving 500+ at-risk children and youth across 14 children's day centers plus adolescent and open-youth facilities, Meals on Wheels (Maisto ant ratų), patient and disabled transport services in four cities, the Lourdes pilgrimage program, five packaged first-aid training courses for organizations, and a Ukraine humanitarian response including a dedicated call center. Quantified 2025 outcomes include 3,445 seniors visited year-round (up from 3,000) and €125,753 raised at the 20th annual LRT televised Malteser Soup concert.

Revenue comes from individual donations (SMS short-codes 1415/1495, online portal with €5–€50 monthly recurring tiers, monthly subscriptions), corporate sponsorships (Maxima in its 9th year, Lidl, ESET, Revolut, Roche, SIXT, Barbora.lt, Sanitex, Eika Group, Baltisches Haus), the LRT media partnership, government grants (notably the Ministry of Social Security and Labour for an NGO strengthening project with Lietuvos Caritas), and paid first-aid training. Leadership comprises a 7-member elected Presidium chaired by President Bronius Einars, with General Secretary Edvinas Regelskis and ~14 specialized program/regional coordinators. The technology stack is non-proprietary — WordPress website, Google Analytics, Microsoft Forms volunteer registration, and standard bank/PayPal payment integrations — with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Maltiečiai (Order of Malta Relief Organisation in Lithuania)

Legal name

Maltos ordino pagalbos tarnyba

Website

https://maltieciai.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maltiečiai is a Lithuanian Catholic humanitarian non-profit founded in 1991 and affiliated with the Sovereign Order of Malta, serving isolated seniors, people with disabilities, at-risk children, and Ukrainian refugees through 43+ local groups, 14 children's day centers, meals-on-wheels, transport services, and the annual Malteser Soup fundraising campaign.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAH

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPAGAAAD

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

SECONDARYBPAGAEAB

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAI

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYEDAIAGAF

Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Service Learning, Volunteering & Gap Year Programs

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Elderly care programs
• Social welfare services
• Volunteer care network
• Refugee assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations (individual): One-time and recurring financial donations from individuals via SMS short-codes (1415 = €10, 1495 = €5 per call/SMS), online payment portal (maltieciusriuba.lt), bank transfer, and the constant short-number 1495 for regular giving. Monthly subscription donation plans (€10, €20, €50) are also available through the online portal with destination designations for specific programs or regional groups.
2. Annual fundraising campaigns and events: The Malteser Soup (Maltiečių sriuba) annual campaign is the flagship fundraising initiative, generating approximately €290,000–€560,000 annually. Culminates in a public event with celebrity chefs and an LRT televised concert. The 2025 concert alone raised €125,753.
3. Corporate sponsorships and partnerships: Financial and in-kind contributions from corporate partners (Maxima, Lidl, ESET, Revolut, Roche, Baltisches Haus, SIXT, SIXT, and others) supporting specific programs, events, or operational costs. Partners include sponsors, operational partners, and informational partners (media).
4. Government grants: Project-based funding from the Lithuanian Ministry of Social Security and Labour (Socialinės apsaugos ir darbo ministerija) for NGO capacity-building initiatives such as the digital safety training program implemented jointly with Lietuvos Caritas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Maltiečiai provides charitable humanitarian relief and social welfare services in Lithuania, with a portfolio that includes care for isolated seniors, support programs for children from at-risk families, services for people with disabilities, and aid for refugees including Ukrainians displaced by the conflict. Services are delivered primarily through volunteer networks and supported by donations, grants, and sponsorships rather than user fees.

Product overview

Maltiečiai (Maltos ordino pagalbos tarnyba) is a Catholic humanitarian organization operating since 1991 as part of the Sovereign Order of Malta. The organization offers a portfolio of interconnected social welfare programs centered on helping vulnerable populations: seniors, people with disabilities, children, and youth at social risk. Core programs include the annual 'Maltiečių sriuba' soup campaign for elderly support, 14 Children's Day Centers plus adolescent facilities and youth spaces, a First Aid training and emergency services program, volunteer management, transportation services, and regular giving/donation mechanisms. The organization also runs youth programs (Young Maltesers), Lourdes pilgrimage support, and Ukraine humanitarian aid. Services are delivered through 43+ local groups across Lithuania, with volunteer-based operations supplemented by professional staff and corporate partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Drąsiau į gyvenimą: A program for maltiečiai-guarded children and youth from socially at-risk families, with over 500 children served across 14 locations in Lithuania.
• Maltiečių sriuba
• Jaunieji maltiečiai

Products and services

• Elderly care and companionship services Direct volunteer-delivered companionship, daily living support, and social outreach services for isolated seniors in Lithuania, addressing loneliness and unmet daily care needs.
• Children's welfare programs Support programs for children from at-risk families in Lithuania, including care activities, developmental support, and family strengthening services.
• Disability support services Programs and direct services for people with disabilities and their families in Lithuania, including daily living support, respite, and community integration assistance.
• Refugee assistance programs Humanitarian aid and integration support delivered to refugees in Lithuania, including assistance for displaced Ukrainians arriving in the country.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,445 seniors supported year-round (2025, growing from 3,000 in prior year)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Sovereign Order of MaltacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Maltiečiai is the Lithuanian national association of the Sovereign Order of Malta (est. 1099), one of the oldest humanitarian organizations in the world. The Order's Grand Master Fra' John T. Dunlap visited Lithuania in June 2026. The organization operates under the Order's global charter, with official ties dating to the 17th century in Lithuania. The Order's support for Ukraine is described as the largest in its history since WWII.
• Lietuvos CaritascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Joint NGO capacity-building project with Lietuvos Caritas (Lithuanian Caritas network). Employees from both organizations participated in joint training on cybersecurity and personal data protection in May–June 2026, funded by the Ministry of Social Security and Labour. The partnership aims to strengthen the digital safety of both organizations' operations and data handling practices.
• Socialinės apsaugos ir darbo ministerija (Ministry of Social Security and Labour of Lithuania)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Funder of the NGO strengthening project (NVO stiprinimo projektas) that financed joint digital safety and cybersecurity training for Maltiečiai and Lietuvos Caritas staff and volunteers. The project demonstrates the organization's role in the national civil society ecosystem.
• Malteser InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Global relief network of the Sovereign Order of Malta, linking national associations including Maltiečiai. Referenced on the organization's website footer alongside the Sovereign Order of Malta's global site (orderofmalta.int). Provides international coordination for humanitarian responses including Ukraine support.
• LRT (Lithuanian National Radio and Television)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Long-standing media partnership for the annual Malteser Soup support concert, now in its 20th edition. LRT provides broadcast platform, celebrity participants, and audience reach. The 2025 concert raised €125,753. The partnership significantly amplifies fundraising outcomes and public awareness.
• MaximaflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Long-term sponsor (9th year) providing cakes for Malteser Soup campaign events across 40+ Lithuanian towns. 'Maxima' craft bakers produce special 'Meistro kokybės' cakes distributed at campaign events. The partnership provides both financial value (product donation) and community visibility.
• Deivydas Praspaliauskas (Chef)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Professional chef who creates the Malteser Soup recipe for the annual campaign (second year). His involvement brings culinary credibility and media interest to the campaign, with dozens of interested attendees at his cooking station at campaign events.
• Grant Thornton BalticminorOthers · 1 January 2025Independent audit company that monitors and ensures transparency of Malteser Soup campaign donations. Provides donor confidence and organizational credibility through external financial oversight.
• Diana Nausėdienė (First Lady of Lithuania)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Patron of the Malteser Soup initiative. Her active involvement in campaign events, speeches, and media presence lends high-profile institutional credibility. She has also been personally supported as a donor.
• Lidl LietuvacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor supporting the organization through logistics, product donations, or funding. Referenced in the sponsors section of the organization's website.
• ESETminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor listed on the organization's sponsors page. May contribute through cybersecurity software donations supporting the organization's digital infrastructure.
• Roche LietuvaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor listed on the organization's sponsors page. Healthcare/pharma company supporting humanitarian programs.
• RevolutminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor listed on the organization's sponsors page. Fintech company supporting through donations or payment processing facilitation.
• SIXTminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor listed on the organization's sponsors page. Car rental company potentially supporting transport needs for volunteers or beneficiaries.
• Baltisches HausminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Corporate sponsor listed on the organization's sponsors page. Baltic-region business association or real estate company.
• Barbora.ltminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Online grocery delivery partner. Listed under partners section. May provide food donations or delivery support for the Malteser Soup program.
• Eika GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Real estate development company listed as a partner, potentially providing venue support or funding for events.
• SanitexminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Wholesale/distribution company listed as a partner, potentially supporting supply chain for food distribution programs.
• Dr. Count Christoph Calice (Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Lithuania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta to Lithuania, accredited by President Gitanas Nausėda in October 2023. Attended Malteser Soup events and represents the Order at the highest diplomatic levels in Lithuania.
• Jonas Valančiūnas Support FundminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-implementing partner of the 'Accompaniment Service' youth project that has helped 51 young people. Project uses sports-based methodology to develop support services for vulnerable children and young people preparing to leave social care institutions.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): Large-scale international humanitarian medical NGO. Overlaps with maltiečių on emergency relief and refugee-support missions (notably in Ukraine) but specializes in medical rather than social-care delivery.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. German national association of the Order of Malta, the largest and most established in the network. Comparable service portfolio (senior care, first aid training, disaster relief, refugee support) but at materially larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Caritas Internationalis: Global confederation of Catholic charitable organizations, of which Lietuvos Caritas is the Lithuanian member. Offers overlapping humanitarian, social, and disaster-response capabilities through a much wider portfolio of national associations.

Regional players

• Tėvynės sąjunga-associated and other Lithuanian charity foundations: Other Lithuania-domiciled charitable foundations focused on children, seniors, and poverty alleviation. Compete for the same individual and corporate donor base within the narrow Lithuanian non-profit market.
• Order of Malta Volunteers Poland (Maltańska Służba Medyczna / Caritas Polska aid arm): Polish branch of the Sovereign Order of Malta, delivering first aid, social assistance, and humanitarian aid in a neighboring Baltic/Central European market. Closest geographic and structural peer, allowing cross-border benchmarking of operating models.

Direct peers

• Maisto bankas (Lithuanian Food Bank): Lithuania's primary food rescue and redistribution charity. Directly overlaps with maltiečių's Meals on Wheels (Maisto ant ratų) and Malteser Soup food-assistance programs, competing for food donations and logistics partnerships.
• Malteser International: The international relief arm of the Sovereign Order of Malta, of which maltiečių is the Lithuanian national association. Operates parallel humanitarian programs globally and is the closest functional and structural peer within the same Order of Malta family.
• Lithuanian Red Cross (Lietuvos Raudonasis Kryžius): Lithuania's principal humanitarian NGO, delivering social assistance, first aid training, refugee support, and disaster response. Competes with maltiečių for the same volunteer pool, donor base, and government social-service contracts in Lithuania.
• SOS Children's Villages Lithuania: Provides family-based care and youth programs for children at risk, directly overlapping with maltiečių's Drąsiau į gyvenimą program and 14 children's day centers. Competes for the same vulnerable-child segment and government social-welfare contracts.
• Lietuvos Caritas (Lithuanian Caritas): Lithuania's largest Catholic charitable network, providing overlapping social services to families, youth, migrants, and people in poverty. Maltiečių and Lietuvos Caritas already co-implement government-funded NGO capacity projects, confirming direct comparability in mission and beneficiary base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/maltieciai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maltieciai

Compliance1 record

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