STIFTUNG MAIHOF

What STIFTUNG MAIHOF does

Stiftung Maihof Zug is a Swiss nonprofit foundation established in December 1981 by Stiftung Liebfrauenhof and the Verein für Kranken- und Wochenpflege im Kanton Zug. It provides integrated care, supported housing, vocational training, and sheltered employment services for adults with cognitive or multiple disabilities in Canton Zug, Switzerland. The foundation operates a four-pillar service model: Wohnen (Residential Living) across five locations offering 80 residential places; Arbeiten (Workshop/Atelier activities) for structured daytime participation; Ausbildung (Vocational Training) delivering certified PrA and EBA programs; and external Dienstleistungen (Support Services) including a public cafeteria, banquet/event hosting, seminar room rentals, a therapy pool, and commercial laundry. The foundation serves approximately 161 clients and operates with 138 full-time-equivalent staff across 208 total positions, including 21 apprentices across 8 professions.

The foundation's technology footprint is minimal: no proprietary systems are disclosed, with operations relying on standard IT infrastructure and Rustdesk for remote support. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with clients referred through cantonal social services, medical professionals, and direct family inquiries. The business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) recurring public subsidies and cantonal government contracts that fund core residential and care services at no direct cost to residents, (2) donations and charitable contributions supporting client experiences, holidays, and equipment, and (3) service revenue from cafeteria, events, seminars, laundry, and pool rentals to external customers.

Governance is by a Stiftungsrat (Foundation Council) chaired by Andreas Huwyler since January 2023, with operational management led by CEO Thomas Wälchli (appointed March 2020) and a four-person executive team covering Living, Work & Training, and Services. The foundation holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (since February 2017), received a positive periodic review from the Cantonal Zug supervisory authority in February 2025, and is registered as a tax-exempt institution under CHE-106.076.893. Its geographic footprint is entirely domestic, limited to Canton Zug, with no disclosed subsidiaries, M&A activity, or external funding rounds.

Name

STIFTUNG MAIHOF

Legal name

Stiftung Maihof Zug

Website

https://stiftung-maihof.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stiftung Maihof Zug is a Swiss nonprofit foundation operating since 1981 that provides residential care, sheltered workshop activities, vocational training, and support services for approximately 161 adults with cognitive or multiple disabilities across five locations in Canton Zug, funded by public subsidies and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Care and Social Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Residential living support
• Vocational training programs
• Sheltered workshop activities
• Supported employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug, Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operations funded through public subsidies and cantonal government contracts for care services.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations, occasion donations, memorial donations, and purpose-specific contributions that fund client experiences, outings, holidays, and equipment.
3. Service Revenue: Revenue from cafeteria, banquet and event services, seminar room rentals, and laundry services provided to external customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stiftung Maihof Zug operates five residential homes and atelier/workshop facilities providing supported living, sheltered employment, and vocational training for approximately 161 adults with cognitive or multiple disabilities in Canton Zug. The foundation supplements its social mission with a portfolio of ancillary commercial services including a public cafeteria, banquet and event hosting, seminar room rentals, an indoor swimming pool for hire, and a professional laundry open to external customers.

Product overview

Stiftung Maihof is a non-profit foundation providing integrated care services for people with disabilities in the canton of Zug, Switzerland. The organization operates a platform model with four interconnected service areas: Wohnen (Residential Living with 5 locations, 80 places), Arbeiten (Workshop/Atelier activities), Ausbildung (Vocational Training), and Dienstleistungen (Support Services including cafeteria, events, seminars, swimming pool, and laundry). The foundation was established in 1981 and serves approximately 161 clients with a team of 208 employees across five facilities in Zug, Menzingen, Steinhausen, and Unterägeri.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnen (Residential Living)

Quantifiable outcome

• Athletes won 5 medals at Special Olympics Switzerland 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kammer Solisten ZugcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership since 2022 to develop and present inclusive concert series 'Caruso und seine Freunde'. Joint music events promote integration and participation of people with disabilities in cultural life. Concerts held at theater venues and at Maihof facilities.
• Pro Infirmis ZugminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer representation on foundation board; collaboration on advocacy for people with disabilities. Pro Infirmis temporarily withdrew from board representation for 2023-2026 term.
• Samariter-Verein Kriens-HorwminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides annual first aid training courses for Maihof staff, including defibrillator usage, Heimlich maneuver, oxygen equipment, and emergency response procedures.
• Raiffeisenbank MenzingenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDisplays and sells Maihof atelier products (ceramics, spices, card holders) through a Raiffeisen market cart in the bank branch. Supports local charitable causes.
• Lokal 97 ZugminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegular purchaser of handcrafted ceramic products (mugs, pasta plates) produced by Maihof atelier clients.
• Zuger PolizeiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPurchases upcycled first aid kits and keychains produced by Maihof clients. Police visit residential homes to demonstrate equipment.
• Sportwagen-tours (Thomas Dibke)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganized charity event with classic sports cars for Maihof clients to enjoy rides. Included participants from Cobra Owners Club Switzerland.
• Old Tabler Zürich / Roundtable Zug / Schweizer Tesla ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual car event inviting Maihof clients for rides and socializing. Third consecutive year of collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Stiftung Denk an mich: Swiss foundation funding holidays and recreational experiences for people with disabilities. Currently a financial supporter of Stiftung Maihof's client holiday programs, making it a funder/ecosystem peer rather than a competitor.

Direct peers

• Stiftung Bühl: Swiss foundation in Wädenswil providing residential and workshop facilities for adults with disabilities. Operates an integrated Wohnen/Arbeiten model similar to Stiftung Maihof's Sonnhalde center, serving the Zurich region.
• Stiftung Balm: Bern-region foundation providing residential, workshop, and day-program services for adults with intellectual disabilities. Comparable multi-site nonprofit operating model with state-funded contracts.
• Stiftung Brändi: Swiss nonprofit foundation based in Lucerne providing residential homes, sheltered workshops, and vocational training for people with disabilities. Highly comparable integrated Wohnen/Arbeiten/Ausbildung model with similar public funding and service revenue structure.
• ARWO Stiftung: Foundation operating residential homes and sheltered workshops in Central Switzerland for adults with disabilities. Comparable nonprofit structure with multiple locations and cantonal government contracts in the same Swiss German region.
• Stiftung Gott hilft: Swiss foundation in Zizers (Graubünden) operating workshops and residential programs for people with disabilities. Comparable scale and integrated service platform with similar ISO-style quality certifications.
• Stiftung Rossfeld: Bern-based foundation operating residential, school, and workshop services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Directly comparable as a multi-site Swiss disability care nonprofit with cantonal government contracts and recognized certifications.

Broad incumbents

• PluSport: Swiss Sports Federation for People with Disabilities, organizing inclusive sports including Special Olympics Switzerland. Comparable as a national nonprofit promoting disability participation, though focused on sports rather than residential care.
• Pro Infirmis: Switzerland's largest disability advocacy and service organization, providing consulting, accommodation services, and supported employment nationwide. Broader scope than Stiftung Maihof but operates in the same disability support space and was previously represented on its foundation council.
• insieme Schweiz: Swiss national association representing the interests of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Comparable advocacy and service-coordination role, though operating as a federation rather than a direct service provider like Stiftung Maihof.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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