What Stiftung Säntisblick does

Stiftung Säntisblick is a Swiss nonprofit foundation (Stiftung) established in 1973 and headquartered in Degersheim, Canton of St. Gallen. The foundation operates an integrated social-care ecosystem for approximately 105 adults with cognitive disabilities, combining residential living, daytime occupation, vocational training, and leisure activities. Its service portfolio spans two residential homes (Wohnheim Säntisstrasse for 20 residents and Wohnheim Waldegg for 23 residents), five community living groups with 12 apartments for 26 more independent residents, four day centers (Tagesstätte Fuchsacker, Dorfplatz, Steinegg, and Windegg), and two day structures covering kitchen/household and maintenance/wood. Roughly two-thirds of the 105 supported individuals participate in daytime programs, with 33 external clients commuting in from home.

The foundation's core 'products' are twofold. First, regulated care and rehabilitation services delivered under cantonal license (Amt für Soziales St. Gallen), with revenue derived primarily from government subsidies and client fees. Second, workshop outputs including contract manufacturing services (assembly, packaging, drilling, screwing, gluing, labeling, sorting for external companies), and handcrafted artisanal goods (firewood, kindling, wood products, ceramics, felt items, papier-mâché, greeting cards, CD-recycling art) sold through an on-site retail store at Hauptstrasse 84 and an online shop with regional delivery. There is no proprietary technology platform; all workshop output is handcrafted using simple technical aids. A separate compensatory activities program offers riding, swimming, music, snoezelen, and vacation camps.

Commercially, the foundation is governed by a Stiftungsrat (board of trustees) chaired by Andreas Kunz, with operational leadership by Jean-Luc Villing (Institutionsleiter/Geschäftsleitung) and a management team covering residential and day-structure divisions. Headcount stands at 72–98 full-time equivalents distributed across approximately 128 persons, including 13 training and 5 internship positions. The customer base is heavily reliant on cantonal government funding, with supplementary B2B contract manufacturing for local firms and dispersed retail/donation revenue from the regional Degersheim catchment area. The foundation is a member of ARTISET, CURAVIVA, Insos, Plusport, Procap, Insieme, and Pro Infirmis, and collaborates with the municipality of Degersheim on community integration.

Name

Stiftung Säntisblick

Legal name

Stiftung Säntisblick Degersheim

Website

https://stiftungsaentisblick.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stiftung Säntisblick is a Swiss nonprofit foundation in Degersheim, St. Gallen, providing residential care, day programs, and vocational training for approximately 105 adults with cognitive disabilities, funded primarily through cantonal subsidies and supplemented by workshop manufacturing and handcrafted product sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Care Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Disability care services
• Residential care homes
• Vocational training programs
• Sheltered workshop services
• Artisanal handicraft production

Headquarters

HQ city

Degersheim

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies and Client Fees: As a social institution, the foundation receives government subsidies for care services and client fees from residents and day program attendees. This is the primary revenue stream supporting operations.
2. Contract Manufacturing Services: External companies commission assembly, packaging, and light industrial work performed by people with disabilities in the day centers. Services include drilling, screwing, gluing, folding, packing, labeling, and sorting.
3. Handcrafted Product Sales: Sale of handcrafted goods including firewood, kindling (Säblizündis), wood products, ceramics, felt items, papier-mâché items, cards, and CD recycling art through the on-site store and online shop.
4. Firewood Delivery Services: Delivery of firewood to local customers with delivery fees based on distance zones.
5. Donations: The foundation accepts donations through its donation account (IBAN CH32 0900 0000 9078 0384 9) to support activities beyond regular funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stiftung Säntisblick is a Swiss nonprofit foundation operating residential homes, day care centers, and vocational training programs for approximately 105 adults with cognitive disabilities in Degersheim, Switzerland. The foundation generates supplementary revenue through sheltered workshop production of handcrafted goods (firewood, wood products, felt items, ceramics, papier-mâché, greeting cards) and contract manufacturing/assembly services for external companies.

Product overview

Stiftung Säntisblick is a nonprofit foundation providing residential care, day care services, and vocational training for approximately 105 adults with cognitive disabilities in Degersheim, Switzerland. The organization operates a unified portfolio of social services and artisanal products organized across two residential homes (Wohnheim Säntisstrasse and Wohnheim Waldegg) with five community living groups, four day care workshops (Tagesstätte Fuchsacker, Dorfplatz, Steinegg, and Windegg), and two vocational day structures (Kitchen & Household, Maintenance & Wood). The foundation's products include handcrafted artisanal goods (cards, wood products, felt items, papier-mâché, ceramics, CD recycling) sold via an online shop and a physical retail store, alongside outsourced manufacturing and assembly services for external companies. Compensatory leisure activities such as riding, swimming, music, and vacation camps round out the offering. The organization is not a technology company and has no software products, AI capabilities, or public APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Living Services (Wohnen) Residential care across two main homes and five community living groups for approximately 48 people with cognitive disabilities, including 24-hour care in Wohnheim Säntisstrasse (20 residents) and Wohnheim Waldegg (23 residents), plus semi-independent apartments in Degersheim village center for 26 more independent residents with partial supervision.
• Day Care Services (Tagesstätten) Three day care workshops (Tagesstätte Fuchsacker, Tagesstätte Dorfplatz, Tagesstätte Steinegg, Tagesstätte Windegg) providing approximately two-thirds of supported individuals with various work offerings in differently oriented ateliers, including light industrial work, assembly, carpentry, creative activities, and needs-based tasks.
• Vocational Day Structure - Maintenance & Wood (Tagesstruktur Unterhalt & Holz)

Quantifiable outcome

• 105 Menschen mit Beeinträchtigung served with living and working opportunities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARTISETcoreOthersFederation of service providers for people with support needs. The foundation is listed as a member organization benefiting from ARTISET's advocacy, standards, and network.
• CURAVIVAcoreOthersAssociation of homes and institutions in Switzerland. Membership provides access to industry standards, training, and advocacy for care institutions.
• InsoscoreOthersBranch association of institutions for people with disabilities in Eastern Switzerland and Appenzell Innerrhoden/Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The foundation participates in regional Insos activities.
• Baumwipfelpfad NeckertalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration since 2019 where 3 people from Stiftung Säntisblick worked at the treetop path during summer season. Also featured on plaque at the attraction.
• Amt für Soziales St. GallencoreOthersCantonal social office that provides licensing, oversight, and funding for disability services. Conducts triennial inspection visits.
• PlusportminorOthersDisability sports organization in Switzerland offering sports programs that residents can participate in.
• Pro InfirmisminorOthersSwiss organization for people with intellectual disabilities offering advocacy and support services.
• Gemeinde DegersheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Degersheim collaborates with the foundation and reports on their cooperation, integrating people with disabilities into village life.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Luze Stiftung: Foundation in Appenzell Ausserrhoden/Herisau providing disability services and workshops. Same regional Swiss context (Eastern Switzerland), comparable service mix and regulatory environment.
• ARWO Stiftung: Disability services foundation in Buchs (also St. Gallen region, Eastern Switzerland) operating residential and workshop facilities. Same regional regulatory environment and similar service portfolio, making it the closest geographic peer.
• Toggenburger Werkstätten: Workshop organization in the Toggenburg region (Canton St. Gallen) providing day programs, vocational training, and supported employment for people with disabilities. Regional peer operating under the same cantonal subsidy framework.

Others

• Pro Infirmis: National Swiss organization for people with intellectual disabilities offering advocacy, support services, and counseling. Not a direct operating peer but listed as a key partner of Stiftung Säntisblick and representative of the broader Swiss disability services ecosystem.
• ARTISET: Federation of Swiss service providers for people with support needs. Industry association of which Stiftung Säntisblick is a member; comparable operating environment and standards for member institutions.

Direct peers

• Stiftung Wagerenhof: Swiss foundation in Uster (Zurich) offering residential homes, day centers, and workshops for adults with cognitive disabilities. Directly comparable in operating model, subsidy funding, and integration of living/working activities.
• Stiftung Mazzola: Swiss foundation in Winterthur providing residential homes, day centers, and workshops for adults with cognitive disabilities. Directly comparable in integrated living-working-leisure service model.
• Stiftung Brändi: Swiss foundation based in Kriens (Lucerne) providing residential care, workshops, and vocational training for people with disabilities. Comparable in mission, multi-site residential/workshop model, and reliance on cantonal subsidies plus artisanal/contract revenues.
• Stiftung Balm: Foundation in Münchenbuchsee (Bern) operating residential homes, workshops, and supported employment for people with disabilities. Comparable scale and service mix with cantonal contract funding.
• Stiftung Rütimattli: Swiss foundation offering residential and vocational programs for people with disabilities in Central Switzerland. Comparable operating model including workshops, supported employment, and government-funded care services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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