Stiftung Kinderglück

What Stiftung Kinderglück does

Stiftung Kinderglück is a privately endowed charitable foundation (Stiftung) headquartered at the Kinderglück-Halle in Holzwickede, Germany, serving disadvantaged children and youth primarily in the Dortmund and Ruhr area. Founded in 2006 by Susanne and Bernd Krispin and converted from an association (Kinderglück e.V.) to a permanent foundation in October 2019, the organization operates eight integrated programs: the Schulranzen-Projekt (school backpack distribution, the largest donation-based initiative of its kind in Germany since 2008), KiTaletics (daycare movement prevention program with IN FORM quality seal), Ferienpatenschaften (vacation sponsorships for ~500 children annually), Kinderglück-Finca (Mallorca vacation home hosting ~150 children per year), Kinderglück-Kissen (~5,000 hand-sewn comfort pillows for hospitalized children annually), Fahrrad-Projekt (550+ bicycles distributed in 2023), Kinderglück-Halle (operational facility), and Kultur & Teilhabe (cultural participation via museums, concerts, and instrument funding). The foundation reaches more than 10,000 children per year through a network of approximately 250 active volunteers, ~6 core team members, and institutional referral partners including Jugendämter, Kinderschutzbund, Kinderklinikum Dortmund, and elementary schools across the region.

The foundation's business model is donation-based: it does not charge beneficiaries and derives all operating capital from individual donations, corporate sponsorships (e.g., Sparkasse Dortmund, Takko hilft e.V., Galaxy Fahrradhandel), foundation grants, and an endowment contributed by the founders. There is no proprietary technology, no digital product surface, no API, and no AI/ML capability — operations are delivered through physical logistics, volunteer labor, and institutional partnerships rather than technology platforms. Distribution is exclusively B2B2C: youth welfare offices, schools, hospitals, and social institutions submit applications on behalf of children in their care, which preserves beneficiary dignity and concentrates outreach in a vetted partner channel.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the entity has no parent company, subsidiaries, or external funding rounds. The foundation has accumulated substantial intangible credibility through multiple regional and national awards (Verdienstorden des Landes NRW 2018, Town & Country Stiftungspreis 2020, IN FORM seal 2021, KiTaletics federal recognition 2022) and operates as a member of the Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen. Key structural risks are founder concentration (the Krispins anchor leadership and narrative), reliance on volunteer labor for material production, and donor-cycle dependence for cash flow.

Name

Stiftung Kinderglück

Legal name

Stiftung Kinderglück

Website

https://stiftung-kinderglueck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stiftung Kinderglück is a German charitable foundation founded in 2006 that runs eight programs delivering school backpacks, comfort pillows, bicycles, vacations, and movement education to over 10,000 disadvantaged children annually in the Dortmund and Ruhr area, funded entirely through donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Child and Youth Services (624110), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Child welfare foundation
• School backpack donations
• Charitable child assistance
• Early childhood prevention
• Youth poverty support

Headquarters

HQ city

Holzwickede

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation operates as a donation-based organization, receiving charitable contributions from individuals, companies, and other foundations. Donations are tax-deductible in Germany, with special provisions for donations up to 300 EUR.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: Companies support the foundation through financial donations, in-kind contributions (such as Galaxy Fahrradhandel providing bicycles), and employee volunteer programs.
3. Foundation Endowments: The foundation was established with endowment funds from founders Susanne and Bernd Krispin, providing a stable base for ongoing operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stiftung Kinderglück is a German charitable foundation that delivers free welfare programs to disadvantaged children and youth. It runs eight main programs — school backpack distribution, early childhood movement courses, vacation sponsorships, a Mallorca vacation home, handcrafted hospital comfort pillows, bicycle distribution, an event facility, and cultural participation initiatives — all funded through donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation endowments. Services are delivered via institutional partners (schools, youth welfare offices, hospitals, child protection agencies) and a network of around 250 volunteers.

Product overview

Stiftung Kinderglück is a charitable foundation offering a portfolio of child welfare programs centered on disadvantaged children and youth. The foundation operates eight core programs including the Schulranzen-Projekt (school backpack distribution), KiTaletics (daycare movement/prevention program), Ferienpatenschaften (vacation sponsorships), Kinderglück-Finca (Mallorca vacation home), Kinderglück-Kissen (hospital comfort pillows), Fahrrad-Projekt (bicycle distribution), Kinderglück-Halle (event facility), and Kultur & Teilhabe (cultural participation). The programs work together as an integrated network addressing child poverty through education, health, mobility, recreation, and cultural enrichment, reaching over 10,000 children annually in the Dortmund and Ruhr area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KiTaletics: A prevention program by Stiftung Kinderglück for sustainable development promotion of children through movement promotion starting in daycare facilities. KiTaletics establishes foundations for health, education, integration, and equal opportunities.
• Kinderglück-Finca

Products and services

• Schulranzen-Projekt (School Backpack Project) Germany's largest donation-based school backpack project, providing high-quality backpacks to first graders from low-income families in the Ruhr area. The project distributes approximately 4,000 backpacks annually to ensure a dignified school start.
• KiTaletics A prevention program for sustainable child development promoting physical activity starting in daycare (Kita). KiTaletics offers standardized movement courses and needs-based workshops focusing on health, education, integration, and equal opportunities, delivered by trained KiTaletics trainers in participating daycare centers.
• Ferienpatenschaften (Vacation Sponsorships) Program that enables approximately 500 children and youth annually to participate in day trips and vacation sponsorships, providing respite from poverty and social exclusion, especially for children from supervised living situations.
• Kinderglück-Finca A vacation home on Mallorca, Spain, offering free holiday stays for chronically ill, socially disadvantaged children and youth from inpatient and outpatient care settings. Around 150 children visit annually.
• Kinderglück-Kissen (Comfort Pillows) Handcrafted comfort pillows distributed to sick children in hospitals as emotional support during emergency situations and hospital stays. Approximately 5,000 pillows are produced annually by over 60 volunteers at sewing parties held at the Kinderglück-Halle.
• Fahrrad-Projekt (Bicycle Project) Provides bicycles to children and youth annually to increase mobility, independence, and participation in cycling education. Distributions occur at school action days and include safety equipment such as helmets, locks, and reflective vests.
• Kinderglück-Halle A dedicated event hall in Holzwickede used to conduct foundation projects including backpack distribution, pillow production by volunteers, children's festivals, and charity events. Functions as the foundation's project office and central hub for operations.
• Kultur & Teilhabe (Culture & Participation) Initiative bringing music, art, and culture to children through museum visits, concert attendance, and musical instrument funding. Partners include Deutsches Fußballmuseum (museum visits for up to 400 children annually), Konzerthaus Dortmund (Rhino-Kids concert series and inclusive instrument projects), Juki Planerladen (Steel Pan workshops), and ADFC-Dortmund (cycling safety training).

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches more than 10,000 children per year through its network
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Galaxy FahrradhandelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Donates running bikes and children's bicycles for the bicycle project. Brothers Kenan and Bilal Güvercin volunteer at the Kinderglück bicycle station at Dortmund harbor, professionally preparing donated bikes to safety standards.
• Deutsches Fußballmuseum (German Football Museum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation partner hosting annual events with up to 400 children. Museum serves as recognized educational site and provides guided tours through museum educators.
• Konzerthaus DortmundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for music education, providing concert experiences for children through the Rhino-Kids series and supporting special instrument purchases like hand chimes for inclusive music projects.
• ADFC-Dortmund (German Bicycle Club)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer support at school bicycle action days, providing expertise for cycling safety training.
• Juki PlanerladensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial music education project in Dortmund's Nordstadt that conducts Steel Pan workshops with foundation support, fostering community music-making.
• Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen (German Association of Foundations)supportingOthersMembership association providing networking and best practice exchange for German foundations.
• Kinderklinikum Dortmund (Dortmund Children's Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership including annual delivery of approximately 2,000 comfort pillows, support for pediatric play areas, snoezelen room installation, and preemie development programs.
• Mentor e.V. DortmundsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerReading mentorship program partnered to equip Dortmund elementary schools with reading corners and book boxes, supporting literacy development.
• AOK NordwestsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance company partnered for Jolinchen meets KiTaletics program promoting children's health.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung Kinderförderung von Playmobil: Corporate-affiliated German foundation supporting children's development programs, listed as an active partner of Stiftung Kinderglück. Comparable as a grantmaking foundation focused on early childhood development and movement/education programs.
• Deutsche Kinderhilfswerk: National German foundation advocating for children's rights and funding child welfare projects across Germany. Closely comparable as a grantmaking/operating foundation with similar mission focus on disadvantaged children and direct program delivery.
• nph Deutschland (Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos): German-registered children's charity supporting disadvantaged children in Latin America through family-style residential care. Comparable as a donation-funded German Stiftung/charity focused on child welfare with volunteer and donor engagement models.
• Stiftung Kinderlachen: German children's foundation funding wishes and aid projects for sick and disadvantaged children. Closely comparable scale and mission to Stiftung Kinderglück, particularly around direct aid for sick and impoverished children.
• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund: Germany's largest child protection association providing counseling, advocacy, and direct services for children and families. Direct peer as a named partner of Stiftung Kinderglück with overlapping mission in child protection and youth welfare services.
• Sterntaler e.V. Smaller German foundation supporting seriously ill children and their families through wish fulfillment and hospital programs. Comparable in focus on chronically ill children and hospital-based comfort interventions, though narrower in scope.

Broad incumbents

• Aktion Mensch: Large German social lottery and disability/inclusion charity with significantly greater resources. Comparable as a national disability and child welfare funder, but operates at vastly larger scale with a lottery-funded revenue model.
• Save the Children Deutschland: German arm of the international child rights organization, operating domestic and global programs. Comparable child welfare mission but at much larger scale with international focus and broader donor base.
• SOS-Kinderdörfer (SOS Children's Villages Germany): Large national child welfare organization running residential villages, education, and family strengthening programs across Germany. Comparable as a child welfare charity operating in Germany with multi-program delivery, though far larger and residential-care focused rather than direct aid distribution.

Others

• Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen: Industry association of German foundations, of which Stiftung Kinderglück is a member. Not a direct peer but the central industry body providing best practice, governance, and benchmarking for foundations of Stiftung Kinderglück's size and type.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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