Stiftung Sankt Johannes

What Stiftung Sankt Johannes does

Stiftung Sankt Johannes is a German non-profit charitable foundation (Stiftung) headquartered in Marxheim, Bavaria, founded in 1860 and operating as an integrated social services provider. The foundation delivers residential care, sheltered employment, vocational education, counseling, animal-assisted therapy, organic agriculture, and retail/manufacturing under a single organizational umbrella. Its service portfolio spans ten plus operational divisions including Seniorenzentrum Schloss Straß (an 85-bed nursing facility), Wohnen & Fördern (residential housing for people with physical, intellectual, and mental-health disabilities across approximately a dozen facilities), Arbeiten & Fördern (sheltered workshops across 11 work areas), Beraten & Helfen (EUTB disability counseling, day facility for mental health, autism consultation), Bildungszentrum für soziale Berufe (AZAV-certified vocational training), and the Zentrum für tiergestützte Therapie (ESAAT-certified animal-assisted therapy center).

Revenue is generated primarily through statutory funding from Bezirk Schwaben, Bezirk Oberbayern, the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales, Aktion Mensch, and statutory health insurance for disability and senior care services. Commercial revenue streams include organic food production and retail through Johannes Hof farm, Metzgerei, and Johannes Markt supermarket, craft manufacturing (candles, glassware, pottery), catering and pension services via Engelkeller, second-hand retail through SinnSalabim (600 m² store), and stationery/copy services through Deibl Kreativ. The go-to-market is regional and direct, relying on referrals from social welfare agencies, regional word-of-mouth, and foot traffic to physical outlets.

The foundation operates an estimated 13+ facility locations across Bavaria (Marxheim, Donauwörth, Augsburg, Neuburg an der Donau, Burgheim, Rain am Lech, Rennertshofen, Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district). It acquired operational control of Heimstatt-Stiftung in Augsburg in 2013 and has continued to expand residential capacity, most recently with Haus Pfarrgarten opened in summer 2025. The organization's competitive moat derives from its regulatory accreditations, integrated cradle-to-grave service model, and a physical/operational footprint that would require significant capital and regulatory approval for competitors to replicate.

Name

Stiftung Sankt Johannes

Legal name

Stiftung Sankt Johannes

Website

https://sanktjohannes.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stiftung Sankt Johannes is a German non-profit foundation operating integrated social services across Bavaria, including residential care for people with disabilities and seniors, sheltered workshops, vocational training, animal-assisted therapy, organic farming, and retail/manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Care and Disability Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Senior residential care
• Vocational social education
• Animal-assisted therapy
• Organic food production

Headquarters

HQ city

Marxheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Services: Long-term and short-term residential care for people with disabilities and seniors, including 24-hour support, medical care coordination, and daily living assistance.
2. Educational Services: Vocational training and education programs for social care professions including nursing, disability care, village helper training.
3. Organic Food Production & Retail: Production and sale of organic food products through Johannes Hof farm, Metzgerei, bakery, and regional supermarket outlets.
4. Craft Manufacturing: Handcrafted goods including candles, glassware, pottery, and textile products sold through retail locations.
5. Catering & Events: Event hosting and catering services through Engelkeller pension and event spaces.
6. Animal-Assisted Therapy: Therapeutic services using trained animals including horses, donkeys, dogs, and goats, plus professional training courses.
7. Second-Hand Retail: SinnSalabim social thrift store selling donated goods to fund social programs.
8. Counseling Services: Open disability services, independent participation counseling (EUTB), and family support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stiftung Sankt Johannes is a non-profit charitable foundation operating an integrated ecosystem of social services across Bavaria, Germany. It provides residential and nursing care for people with disabilities and seniors, vocational education for social care professions, sheltered workshops and employment support, animal-assisted therapy, organic farming, craft manufacturing, and retail outlets including a second-hand store, butcher shop, bakery, and supermarket.

Product overview

Stiftung Sankt Johannes is a multi-service social foundation offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services organized into distinct divisions. The core divisions include Seniorenzentrum (nursing home care for 85 residents), Wohnen & Fördern (residential support for people with disabilities), Beraten & Helfen (counseling and assistance services), Arbeiten & Fördern (sheltered workshops and vocational support), Bildungszentrum (vocational education in social professions), and Zentrum für tiergestützte Therapie (animal-assisted therapy). Supporting operations include Manufaktur (organic food production and handmade gift manufacturing via glassblowing, candle-making, and pottery workshops), SinnSalabim (second-hand retail), Johannes Hof (organic farm supplying the manufacturing operations), and retail outlets including Johannes Markt butcher shop/bakery, Deibl Kreativ stationery/copy shop, and Wäscheservice laundry. The divisions operate as an integrated ecosystem where clients can access multiple services across living, working, education, therapy, and retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Johannes Hof: Agricultural and animal therapy facility, producing bio-vegetables, eggs, and hosting therapy animals
• Engelkeller
• Feiern & Fördern
• Bildungszentrum für soziale Berufe
• Zentrum für tiergestützte Therapie
• Arbeiten & Fördern
• Wohnen & Fördern
• Beraten & Helfen
• Seniorenzentrum Schloss Straß
• SinnSalabim
• Manufaktur
• Johannes Markt
• Deibl Kreativ
• Regiomat Schweinspoint

Products and services

• Seniorenzentrum Schloss Straß
• Wohnen & Fördern
• Beraten & Helfen
• Arbeiten & Fördern
• Bildungszentrum für soziale Berufe
• Zentrum für tiergestützte Therapie
• Manufaktur
• SinnSalabim
• Johannes Hof
• Engelkeller
• Feiern & Fördern
• Johannes Markt (Diepoldzentrum)
• Deibl Kreativ
• Ergänzende Unabhängige Teilhabeberatung (EUTB)
• Tagesstätte für seelische Gesundheit

Quantifiable outcome

• 85 elderly residents receive full-time care at Seniorenzentrum Schloss Straß
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErgänzende Unabhängige Teilhabeberatung (EUTB) Donau-Ries is funded by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, providing free counseling services for people with disabilities.
• Aktion MenschcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssistenzdienste program is funded by Aktion Mensch, a major German social welfare foundation supporting inclusion projects.
• Aktion MenschcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded the inclusive street painting project for European Disability Equality Day on May 5, in collaboration with Lebenshilfe Donau-Ries, Diakoneo, Diakonie Donau-Ries, Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz, and Caritas.
• Big J's BBQminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly recipe collaboration featuring Big J's BBQ specialties in the Johannes Markt Metzgerei.
• Autismus-Kompetenzzentrum Schwaben (Caritas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly autism consultation services provided at the Offene Hilfen facility, with support from Caritas Augsburg for the Autismus-Kompetenzzentrum Schwaben.
• ESAAT (European Society for Animal Assisted Therapy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZentrum für tiergestützte Therapie provides ESAAT-certified training courses for animal-assisted therapy professionals across Germany.
• Staatliche Landwirtschaftsschule PfaffenhofencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Dorfhilfe (village helper) training program: first year at Staatliche Landwirtschaftsschule Pfaffenhofen, second year at the foundation's Bildungszentrum.
• Offene Hilfen Neuburg-Schrobenhausen gGmbHcoreOthersSeparate but affiliated organization providing open disability services in the Neuburg-Schrobenhausen district.
• Bezirk SchwabencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding source and regulatory oversight for disability services; provides information on Leistungsempfänger and Leistungsanbieter for social services.
• Regional Producers Network (approx. 40+ partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of regional producers including Aviko, Batania, Burkhardt's Bieressig, Handwerksbäckerei Göbel, Härtsfelder Familienbrauerei, and many others supplying products for Johannes Markt retail locations.
• Deutsche PostminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeutsche Post branch located within Johannes Markt supermarket for postal services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diakoneo: Major Bavarian/Swabian social services organization providing disability care, senior care, youth welfare, and education - already a listed collaboration partner of Stiftung Sankt Johannes. Direct regional peer operating in overlapping geographies (Donau-Ries) with similar service mix, making it both a competitor for regional tenders and a coordination partner.
• Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz (BRK): Bavarian Red Cross chapter providing social services, senior care, disability support, and family services across Bavaria. Direct regional peer in same geography as Stiftung Sankt Johannes, already a listed coordination partner for inclusive disability events - comparable in service mix and Bavaria-only geographic scope.
• Lebenshilfe (Bundesvereinigung): Germany's largest federation for intellectual disability services, operating residential care, sheltered workshops, family support, and advocacy across all German states. Direct peer to Stiftung Sankt Johannes's Wohnen & Fördern and Arbeiten & Fördern divisions serving people with intellectual disabilities, though operating at substantially larger national scale.
• Graf Recke Stiftung: Düsseldorf-based charitable foundation operating disability services, child and youth welfare, and senior care with a comparable integrated model. Directly comparable in foundation structure and multi-segment social services approach, particularly similar residential and educational service offerings to Stiftung Sankt Johannes.
• Stiftung Liebenau: Baden-Württemberg-based charitable foundation providing integrated disability services, senior care, education, and supported employment. Highly comparable in structure (Stiftung foundation model) and service portfolio to Stiftung Sankt Johannes, including residential homes, workshops, and vocational training - though at larger scale with multiple thousand employees.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Germany (Deutscher Caritasverband): Largest German Catholic social welfare federation offering disability services, senior care, counseling, youth welfare, and family support nationally. Already a partner through Autismus-Kompetenzzentrum Schwaben collaboration; overlaps broadly with Stiftung Sankt Johannes's service portfolio but operates at much larger scale as national incumbent.
• Diakonie Deutschland: National umbrella federation of Protestant social welfare organizations providing disability services, senior care, counseling, and education across all German states. Operates as a broad incumbent with overlapping services to Stiftung Sankt Johannes's portfolio, but at vastly larger national scale and through affiliated local associations rather than direct foundation structure.
• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): Major German social welfare organization providing senior care, disability services, youth welfare, and family support across all German states. Comparable service portfolio to Stiftung Sankt Johannes but operates as broad national incumbent rather than focused regional foundation.
• Malteser Deutschland: National Catholic social services organization operating senior care, disability services, and emergency/social assistance across Germany. Comparable in service mix (particularly senior and care services) to Stiftung Sankt Johannes, though operates at national scale as a broader social services incumbent.
• Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe: German Protestant social services organization providing senior care, disability services, youth welfare, and emergency aid nationally. Broad incumbent comparable in service offerings (particularly senior and care services) to Stiftung Sankt Johannes, operating at substantially larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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