What Skf Gmbh does

SkF München e.V. (Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen München) is a registered German nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1906 in Munich, delivering gender-specific social services to women, children, and families in crisis. The organization operates approximately 40 facilities, departments, and projects staffed by roughly 470 employees and supported by 280 volunteers, with a service portfolio that includes two women's shelters (Frauenhäuser), the Mother-Child Houses Karolina and Domicilia, twelve shared apartments (Wohngemeinschaften) with 51 places, House Bethanien for older homeless women with mental disabilities, the new Lebensplätze for women aged 50+, and a forthcoming house for homeless women with dogs at Kirchweg 5. Additional programs span pregnancy counseling, offender rehabilitation services (Straffälligenhilfe) including the dog-assisted "Straffrei mit vier Pfoten" program and a Clearingstelle mediation service, community meal programs (Mittwochstisch), and mother-child groups (Mama-Café). The organization also engages in advocacy on domestic violence, single-parent policy, and digital violence against women.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit structure in which approximately three-quarters of revenue derives from public subsidies — primarily from the City of Munich, with additional state government support — and the remainder from individual donations and membership fees (the national SkF federation has over 7,500 members). Services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, with minimal direct pricing (e.g., €1.50 per Mittwochstisch meal, free since September 2024). Distribution is direct through the physical facility network; marketing and beneficiary outreach occur via the website (Joomla 4 CMS), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, the SkF Aktuell newsletter, press releases, and community events.

The organization's leadership comprises a volunteer board chaired by Heidi Rösler with Romana Forst as deputy, and Bettina Nickel as Managing Director (Geschäftsführerin). It is part of the national SkF federation, which includes roughly 120 local associations, 7,500+ members, 10,000 volunteers, and 10,000 professional employees across Germany. Recent recognition includes the 2025 Anita Augspurg Prize from the City of Munich for exemplary work on female offender rehabilitation. Compliance frameworks include KDG (Church Data Protection Law), GDPR, and the EU Whistleblower Directive. The technology stack is standard off-the-shelf web infrastructure with no proprietary AI or technology product; competitive advantage rests on institutional history, physical facility density, regulatory/funder relationships, and specialized gender-specific social work expertise rather than technology.

Name

Skf Gmbh

Legal name

Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen München e.V.

Website

https://skf-muenchen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SkF München e.V. is a Munich nonprofit founded in 1906 providing gender-specific social services — women's shelters, shared housing, mother-child facilities, offender rehabilitation, and counseling — to women and families in crisis across roughly 40 facilities, funded primarily by City of Munich subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services for Women and Families

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursing Homes (Non-SNF) (HLAFAFAC)

Keywords

• Social services
• Women's shelters
• Homelessness assistance
• Counseling services
• Nonprofit organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheim Bei München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: Approximately three-quarters of funding comes from public subsidies, including funding from the City of Munich and state government. This is the primary revenue source for social services operations.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations to support its work, particularly for specialized services like trauma support for incarcerated women and general operations.
3. Membership Fees: Over 7,500 members support the national SkF organization through membership fees, providing both funding and community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SkF München e.V. is a registered Catholic nonprofit association that delivers community-based social services to women, children, and families in Munich across approximately 40 facilities, departments, and projects. Its core offering includes women's shelters, mother-child houses, supported shared apartments, long-term housing for older homeless women, pregnancy and general counseling, offender rehabilitation services, sponsorship/mentoring programs, and community programs such as the Mittwochstisch (Wednesday lunch) and Mama-Café. Services are provided free of charge or at nominal fees, funded primarily through public subsidies from the City of Munich, with additional support from donations and membership fees.

Product overview

SkF München e.V. (Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen München) is a social services organization providing comprehensive support services for women and families in need. Founded in 1906, the organization operates approximately 40 facilities and specialized services. The service portfolio includes: emergency shelter (Frauenhäuser), mother-child housing (Mutter-Kind-Häuser Karolina and Domicilia), 12 shared apartments (Wohngemeinschaften) with 51 places, House Bethanien for older homeless women with disabilities, Life Places for women over 50, and the upcoming House for Women with Dogs. Support services include pregnancy counseling, general counseling (Offene Hilfe), support for women in custody (Straffälligenhilfe), and community programs like the Wednesday Table lunch program, Mama-Café groups, and sponsorship programs. The organization also provides governance services including whistleblower protection, a protection concept against abuse, and data protection compliance. These services work together as an integrated support system: emergency shelter provides immediate safety, transitional housing supports longer-term stability, while counseling and specialized programs address specific needs. The organization employs approximately 470 staff and is supported by 280-280 volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Shelters (Frauenhäuser) Emergency shelter and protection services for women escaping domestic violence, offering safe accommodation and comprehensive support. SkF München operates two women's shelters under this service.
• Mother-Child House Karolina (Mutter-Kind-Haus Karolina) Supported housing for single mothers and their children in the Au district, providing accommodation and educational support. Ten apartments available, with a pilot project for including fathers under KJSG.
• Mother-Child House Domicilia (Mutter-Kind-Haus Domicilia) Shelter and support services for mothers with children, where beneficiaries such as Marina T. have found help after the loss of a partner.
• Women's Shared Apartments (Wohngemeinschaften) Supported communal living for formerly homeless women, with 12 WGs offering 51 places across Munich. Designed to ease fear of isolation and prepare residents for independent tenancy.
• House Milbertshofen (Pension Fleischmann) Three new shared apartments opened February 2026 for 15 single women aged 20-68. Rooms range from 9 to 20 square meters across three floors.
• House Bethanien (Haus Bethanien) Long-term housing for older homeless women with mental disabilities, providing a permanent home until end of life with dignity.
• Life Places (Lebensplätze) Opened in 2025 for long-term homeless women over 50, providing permanent housing and restoring dignity.
• House for Women with Dogs (Haus für Frauen mit Hund) First house in Munich for homeless women with dogs, opening 2027 at Kirchweg 5 with 11 places. Includes garden, animal clinic room, and grooming facilities.
• Children and Youth Help Center Thalkirchen (Kinder- und Jugendhilfezentrum) Modern child and youth welfare center including nursery and girls' residential groups. Property originally acquired in 1918.
• Offene Hilfe – Open Assistance Counseling General counseling and support services for women in difficult life situations.
• Pregnancy Counseling (Schwangerschaftsberatung) Professional counseling services for pregnant women and young mothers.
• Support for Women in Custody (Straffälligenhilfe) Comprehensive services for delinquent girls and women, including pre-trial, during-custody, and post-release support in Munich and Aichach. Awarded Anita Augspurg Prize 2025.
• Clearing Center (Clearingstelle) Mediation service connecting clients to community service and financial management to help avoid prison sentences.
• Straffrei mit vier Pfoten Dog-assisted communication and mindfulness training program using two therapy dogs.
• Housing First Service Housing-first approach for homeless women prioritizing permanent housing as the foundation for additional support services.
• Wednesday Table (Mittwochstisch) Weekly community lunch program for homeless and disadvantaged women, offering meals for 1.50 EUR. Became free of charge in September 2024. 15th anniversary celebrated January 2025.
• Mama-Café / Women's Café Open group for mothers with children up to three years, providing support, play opportunities, and regular midwife consultations. Operating since 2008.
• Time for Mom and Child (Zeit für Mama und Kind) Open group for mothers and children up to three years held every Tuesday except first Tuesday of month, from 10 to 12 AM.
• Mentoring and Sponsorship Programs (Patenschaften) Mentoring and sponsorship programs connecting trained volunteers with women and families in need.
• Membership Program (Mitgliedschaft) Membership program allowing individuals to support the organization and its mission for women and families in need, part of the national SkF federation with over 7,500 members.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 400 beds provided for homeless women across all facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft für Straffälligenhilfe e.V. (BAG-S)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration to bring attention to the issue of mothers in prison and the impact on children. The BAG-S is the national professional association for offender rehabilitation in Germany, and this partnership supports advocacy work for female offenders.
• Landeshauptstadt München (City of Munich)coreOthers · 1 January 2025Primary public funder providing approximately three-quarters of organizational funding. City government provides ongoing financial support and recognition through awards like the Anita Augspurg Preis. Partnership includes collaboration on various social programs.
• Münchner WohnenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the development of housing for homeless women, including the new facility for women with dogs at Kirchweg 5.
• Stadtjugendamt München (Munich Youth Welfare Office)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborates on implementation of the Kinder- und Jugendstärkungsgesetz (KJSG/Children and Youth Strengthening Act), particularly regarding expanded rights for fathers and shared living arrangements.
• Gleichstellungsstelle für Frauen der Landeshauptstadt MünchencoreOthersMunicipal equality office that awards the Anita Augspurg Preis to recognize excellence in promoting gender equality.
• Fachinformationsstelle Rechtsextremismus München (fim)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational programs for volunteers on extremism and conspiracy theories as part of the organization's commitment to democratic civil society.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie München und Oberbayern: Protestant-affiliated welfare organization providing comparable social services including homelessness assistance, family counseling, and women's shelters in Munich region. Competes for similar government contracts and donor base.
• Bayernwerk Soziale Dienste (Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz): Bavarian Red Cross social services arm offering comparable homelessness, family support, and crisis intervention services across Munich region.
• Caritas München & Oberbayern: Large Catholic social welfare organization operating across Bavaria with overlapping services in family support, counseling, and housing assistance. Broader scope but directly competes for public subsidy contracts and serves similar beneficiaries.
• AWO München (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): Major secular welfare organization operating family, youth, and social services across Munich. Overlaps with SkF München on women's shelters, family support, and youth welfare programs.

Direct peers

• Frauenhaus München (Caritas/Frauenhauskoordinierung): Additional women's shelter operating in Munich providing direct shelter services to women experiencing domestic violence — directly overlapping with SkF München's two Frauenhäuser operations.
• Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen Gesamtverein (SkF Bundesverband): National federation of ~120 local SkF associations including SkF München, with 10,000 employees and 10,000 volunteers across Germany. Directly comparable as the umbrella organization operating identical social services models for women and families.
• Evangelische Frauen in Bayern (EFB): Protestant women's advocacy and service organization in Bavaria providing counseling, advocacy, and support services for women in crisis — comparable mission and beneficiary base.

Regional players

• Hilfe für Frauen in Not (Beratungsstelle): Munich-based specialized counseling service for women affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse. Directly comparable in beneficiary focus and counseling service model.
• Stiftung Liebenau Teilhabe: Bavarian social services foundation operating residential care, housing assistance, and support services for vulnerable populations including women and people with disabilities — comparable residential care component to SkF's House Bethanien.

Others

• Münchner Wohnen (formerly GWG München): City-owned housing company partnering with SkF München on housing development for homeless women. Adjacent ecosystem player enabling SkF's service delivery through subsidized housing supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SkFMuenchen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/105253752/admin/page-posts/published
• Instagraminstagram.com/skf_muenchen

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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